DRAH1ATKT  DIRECTORY 


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WHY  COMPLAIN 


ENORMOUS 

Gas^ills? 

Guaranteed 

Reduction  of 

15  to  40  Per 

Cent. 

THE  REMEDY 

in  the  hands  of  every  gas 
consumer,  by  attachment 
to  their  mete*  of 

SLEEMAN'S  AUTOMATIC  GAS -SATING  GOVERNOR. 

Can  be  attached  to  any  gas  meter  in  30  minutes.  They  equalize  the  pressure  to  five  tenths, 
whether  one  or  100  burners  are  lighted.  The  automatic  action  of  valve  cuts  off  excessive 
street  pressure  when  lights  are  extinguished,  thus  preventing  all  wantage  and  bad  odors  from 
leaky  pipes.  They  remedy  smoking  and  "blowing"  burners;  insure  complete  combustion; 
increase  brilliancy  of  light:  permit  no  waste  gas;  no  poisonous  vapors;  no  vitiated  atmos- 
phere. SAVE  THEIR  COST  EVERY  THREE  MONTHS  1— eqnal  to  400  per  cent,  per  an- 
num. Entire  metallic  construction  simple,  efficient,  durable.  Indorsed  by  highest  commer- 
cial, mechanical  and  expert  authorities.  OVER  5,000  IN  SERVICE.  Warranted  for  5  years. 

THEY  "  SPEAK  FOR  THEMSELVES  " 

HARRY  MINSK'S  THEATRE,  NEW  YORK,  Aug  18,  1881.  ) 

HARRY  MINER'S  PEOPLE'S  THEATRE,  NEW  YORK,  Oct.,  1883. 
HARRY  MINER'S  EIGHTH  AVENUE  THEATRE,  NEW  YORK,  Oct.,  1883. ) 

The  Gas  Governors  you  attached  to  our  meters  have  effected  a  very  large  saving  in  our  bills 
for  gas,  besides  giving  a  more  steady  and  uniform  flame,  and  are  in  every  way  satisfactory. 
After  trying  several  others,  I  fully  recommend  your  machine  as  the  best  Gas  Governor  I 
ever  saw.  Yours  respectfully,  HARRY  MINER. 

SAVING    33  PER   CENT. 

POTTIER  &  STYMUS  MAN'P'G  Co.,  Artistic  Furniture  and  Decorations,  | 
LEXINGTON  AVE.,  41sT  &  42D  STS.,  NEW  YORK,  Nov.  4, 1882.     ( 

THE  NATIONAL  GAS  SAVING  Co.— Gents: — We  have  thoroughly  tested  several  of  your  Gas 
Governors  for  over  six  months  at  our  warerooms  and  factory,  and  find  that  we  have  saved 
about  33  per  cent.  We  are  very  much  pleased  with  them. 

Yours  truly,     POTTIER  &  STYMUS  M'F'G  CO.;  AUGUSTS  POTTIER,  Prest. 
NEW  YORK  "  CASINO"  BUILDING,  the  "  Palace  Building"  of  New  York,  Broadway  &  39th  St. 
Two  SOO-light  machines  in  service.    Entirely  satisfactory.          R.  ARON SON,  Manager. 
OFFICE  METROPOLITAN  OPERA  HOUSE,  Broadway  &  39th  St.,  NEW  YORK,  May  15, 1884. 
Below  are  the  figures  for  the  last  three  weeks  of  the  Opera  Fall  season  without  Governor, 
and  the  first  three  weeks  of  the  Spring  season  with  Governor: 


Without  Governor. 

1883.    Nov.  34 $43335 

Dec.  1 410  17 

"8 .43672 


$1,280  24 


With  Governor. 

1884.    March  8 $272  92 

"       15 314  10 

22 270  00 

$857  02 


This  shows  a  saving  of  about  twice  as  much  as  promised.*  They  have  also  entirely  done 
away  with  the  disagreeable  "  blowing,"  whistling  and  smoking  of  burners.  I  take  pleasure  in 
recommending  your  Governor  in  preference  to  all  others  for  simplicity,  durability,  quick 
action  and  economy.  Yours  very  respectfully, 

(Signed)  JAMES  STEWART,  JR.,  Gas  Engineer  Metropolitan  Opera  House. 
(Signed)  W.  W.  TILLOTSON,  Business  Manager. 

*Above  figures  show  an  average  weekly  saving  of  $141.07,  or  an  annual  aggregate  saving 
(if  machines  were  in  daily  service)  of  $7.335.64,  or  333  per  cent,  upon  the  investment. 

OFFICE  NEW  YORK  COMEDY  THEATRE  (Gale  &  Spader,  Prop'rs),  June  12.  1884. 
THE  NATIONAL  GAS  SAVING  Co.,  New  York.— Gentlemen  :  We  have  given  your  Sleeman 
Gas-Saving  Govenor  a  sufficient  test  to  determine  its  merits.    The  result  was  astonishing, 
showing  saving  of  35  to  40  per  cent.  '  Yon  are  at  liberty  to  use  our  name  as  reference. 

Yours  truly,  GALE  &  SPADER. 

REFERENCES— NEW  YORK  CITY. 

R.  H.  Macy  &  Co.,  Young  Men's  Christian  Association,  Cooper  Union  Annex  Hall,  Hanover 
National  Bank,  Eureka  Fire  Hose  Co.,  Hanover  Block,  Grand  Opera  House,  Belvidere  Hotel, 
Home  Insurance  Co.,  and  1,500  others. 

THE  NATIONAL  GAS  SAYING  CO.,  21  East  Uli  St.,  Ne^  iork. 

THESE  M..    HINES  A  ?E  IN  SER  TICK  IN  THIS  OFFICE. 


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HARRY    MINER'S 


AMERICAN  DRAMATIC 


DIRECTORY 


FOR  THE 


SEASON    OF    1884 -'85 


A   complete  Directory  of  the  Dramatic  and  Operatic 

Professions  and  a  Guide  to  tJie  Opera  Houses, 

Theatres  and  Public  Halls  of  America. 


TOGETHER  WITH   MUCH    OTHEH 


INFORMATION  OF  VALUE  TO  THE  AMUSEMENT  PROFESSION. 


HARRY    MINER,  EDITOR. 


NEW  YORK: 

WOLF  &  PALMER  DRAMATIC   PUBLISHING  COMPANY, 
Nos.  81  AND  83  ZLM  STREET. 

1884. 


Entered   according   to  act  of    Congress  in   the  office  of   the  Librarian  of   Congress,  at 
Washington,  D.  C.,  October  30,  1884,  by  Harry  Miner. 


PREFACE. 


IN   compiling  and  presenting  this  work  to  the  public  I   have  endeavored 
to   fill  a  hitherto  vacant  place  in  the  useful  department  of  American 
libraries. 

The  growing  popularity  of  the  Stage,  and  almost  universal  desire  to  be- 
come better  acquainted  with  things  theatrical,  convinced  me  several  years 
since  that  a  Directory  would  be^not  only  eagerly  sought  after,  but,  if  accurate, 
greatly  simplify  the  labors  of  both  managers  and  agents.  I  accordingly  in- 
structed the  agents  and  managers  of  my  various  combinations  to  forward  from 
time  to  time  correct  information  regarding  theatres,  halls,  hotels,  railways  and 
steamers  to  the  office  of  the  People's  Theatre,  where  I  carefully  revised  and  ar- 
ranged the  volumes  of  ^matter  thus  collected]  and  I  take  this  opportunity  to 
furnish  them  for  the  use  of  the  public  in  general,  and  the  theatrical  profession 
in  particular. 

Having  a  regularly  organized  staff  of  traveling  managers  and  agents  con- 
stantly employed  in  the  working  of  my  amusement  enterprises,  and  being  in 
communication  with  the  leading  representatives  of  the  Theatrical  World,  I  en- 
joy advantages  that  enable  me  to  make  the  work  I  have  undertaken  more 
thorough  and  complete  than  any  Guide  or  Directory  ever  published  in 
America. 

The  routes  around  the  world,  capacity  of  public  buildings,  distance  and 
census  tables  have  been  gathered  from  reliable  sources,  and  if  they  prove  as 
useful  to  my  readers  as  they  have  been  difficult  to  obtain,  I  shall  be  amply 
repaid  for  my  time  and  labor. 

Very  truly  yours, 

HARRY  MINER. 

People's  Theatre,  October,  1884. 


HARRY    MINER'S 

American  Dramatic  Directory 


ROUTE  ABOUND  THE  WORLD. 


The  following  route  around  the  world  has  been  taken  from  the  private  diary  of 

MS.  J.    CHARLES  DAVIS, 

who  compiled  it  from  his  actual  experience  in  the  different  localities  —  Mr.  Davis  having 
spent  seven  years  abroad  with  amusement  enterprises,  leaving  San  Francisco  in  June,  1877, 
and  returning  in  June,  1884.  ^ 

At  Sin  Francisco  take  Pacific  Mail  or  Occident  &  Orient  Line  steamers.  Fare  on  each 
line  to  Hong  Kong,  China,  $900  for  each  first-class  passenger.  Professional  rate,  $250. 
Average  time  of  voyage,  28  days.  Cold  season  in  China  and  Japan  from  October  to  June; 
this  is  also  the  healthy  season. 

JAPAN. 

Yokohama.— GAIETY  THEATRE— Good  stage  and  scenery;  well  lighted  with  gas; 
seating  capacity,  600;  G.  F.  Davidson,  proprietor;  rent,  $25  a  night,  including  gas.  Windsor 
House,  best  hotel;  theatrical  rate,  $1.50  a  day;  Woolfe  &  Smith,  proprietors.  Newspapers 
(three  daily)— Japan  Mail,  morning,  J.  Beal,  manager  ;  Japan  Herald,  evening,  J.  Brookes, 
editor  ;  Japan  Gazette,  evening,  Jas.  R.  Angelin,  editor  ;  advertising  rates,  50  cents  an  inch 
by  the  week;  extra  charge  of  50  cents  for  change.  Box-offlce,  Kelley  &  Co.,  5  per  cent.; 
Davidson,  manager.  Dr.  Stuart  Eldridge,  professional  friend.  No  customs  duties. 

Koble,  or  Hlogo.— Forty-eight  hours  by  steamer  through  the  Inland  Sea. 
GYMNASIUM  THEATRE— Seats  300 ;  rent,  including  lamps  and  oil,  $15  a  night ;  J.  Sym,  agent; 
also  has  box  plan  at  his  store.  Hiogo  Hotel;  rate,  $  1.50  a  day  (good  house).  ^Hiogo  News, 
daily,  snail  paper,  50  cents  an  inch  for  advertising.  Railroad  to  Kioto,  but  not  worth 
visiting. 

Nagasaki.—  Forty-eight  hours  steam.  NAGASAKI  THEATRE— Seats  300  ;  rent,  $15  a 
night,  with  lamps  and  oil.  One  weekly  newspaper,  The  Rising  Sun.  China  and  Japau 
Trading  Co.,  agents  of  the  theatre  ;  also  sell  reserved  seats.  Belle  View  Hotel;  rate,  $1.50  a 
day  (good).  Powers  &  Co.,  American  merchants  and  professional  friends.  Take  Nilso  Bisi 
steamers  (Japanese  line)  for  Shanghai,  China;  fare,  professional  rate,  $55  each  person;  three 
days  steam. 

CHINA. 

Sh.angu.ai.— Three  days  steam  from  Nagasaki.  European  population,  7,000.  Theatre, 
LYCEUM— Seats  1,200;  usual  prices,  $3  and  $2,  according  to  location;  rent,  including  gas 
and  electric  light,  $50  a  night;  George  Corner,  agent;  the  theatre  has  fine  stage  and  plenty  of 
good  scenery;  box  office, '.Kelly  &  Walsh,  5  per  cent.  Three  daily  papers  —  North  China 
Daily  News,  morning,  —  Greathead,  Esq.,  manager;  Shanghai  Courier,  evening,  Geo.  Thir- 
kill,  editor;  Shanghai  Mercury,  evening,  J.  Clark,  editor;  50  cents  an  inch  for  advertising. 
Hotel  Des  Colonies;  rate,  $1.50  a  day;  Jas.  Brown, manager.  Astor  House,  same;  R.  Jansen, 
proprietor.  Sayle  &  Co.  for  furniture  and  properties.  Town  good  for  three  months  with 
good  company.  Steamers  every  day  for  the  south. 

Foo  Cliow.  "] 

s \vato\v.        [-—Small  towns.    Only  good  for  one  night  while  steamer  lies  over. 

Amoy. 

Hong  Kong.—  Three  days  steam  from  Shanghai.  THEATRE  ROYAL— Seats  600;  fine 
large  stage,  plenty  of  good  scenery;  rent,  $50  a  night.  Hong  Kong  Hotel,  Victoria  Hotel  and 
Stag  Hotel;  rates,  $1.50  a  day.  Three  daily  newspapers— Daily  Press,  morning  ;  China  Mail, 


6  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


evening,  and  Hong  Kong  Telegraph,  evening;  rates  for  advertising,  50  cents  an  inch.  Critics 
—Robert  F.  Smith,  Telegraph;  E.  W.  Watson,  Press ;  R.  J.  Smith,  Mail.  Box-office,  Kelly 
&  Walsh,  5  per  cent.  J.  Moore,  Hong  Kong  Hotel,  bill-poster.  Steamers  leaving  every  day 
for  south  and  west  Cochin  China  will  not  repay  a  visit. 

PHILIPPINE    ISLANDS. 

"Manilla.— Three  days  steam  from  Hong  Kong;  fare,  $25  each  person,  by  Russell  & 
Co.'s  steamers.  Theatres— THB  PHILIPPINO— Seats  500;  rent,  $25  a  night;  good  stage  and 
scenery;  Sen.  Cuberro,  agent;  Government  company  plays  here  four  nights  a  week;  TEATRO 
TONDO— Seats  800;  rent,  $35  a  night;  Sen.  Belvino  Reys,  agent;  good  stage  and  scenery. 
Hotel  Lala;  rate,  $2.50  a  day;  Ramon  Lala,  proprietor,  who  also  acts  as  interpreter  for  show- 
men. Three  daily  newspapers— El  Comercio,  El  Oceano  and  El  Diario  de  Manilla;  reason- 
able contract  for  weekly  insertions.  Sen.  Greet,  director  of  orchestra,  furnishes  men  for 
$1.50  a  night,  each  person.  Door-keepers,  stage-hands  and  ushers  receive  50  cents  a  night. 
Compulsory  complimentary  tickets— Captain-General,  two  boxes  each  night ;  Intendente,  one 
box  each  night;  Guardia  Civil,  two  seats  each  night.  Government  permission  necessary  for 
each  programme,  which  must  be  printed  and  submitted  before  opening  the  doors. 

Illlo.— One  day's  steam.    Small  hall.    Will  not  pay  large  troupe. 

MALAYA. 

Singapore.— Five  days  steam;  fare,  $50  each  person.  TOWN  HALL  THEATRE— Good 
stage  and  scenery ;  seats  400;  rent,  $20  a  night;  E.  Presgrave,  Town  Clerk,  agent  of  theatre. 
Hotel  de  la  Paix  and  Hotel  de  Europe,  three  rupees  a  day  each  person.  Straits  Times,  daily, 
and  Straits  Intelligence,  tri-weekly;  cheap  contracts  can  be  made.  Box  plan,  Sayle  &  Co.,  5 
percent.  Frank  Jackson,  professional  friend.  Steamers  leave  once  a  week  for  Bangkok, 
the  capital  of  Siam,  where  a  certainty  may  be  obtained  from  the  King's  agents.  Steamers 
leave  every  three  days  for  Saigon,  a  small  French  town  in  Cochin  China.  Steamers  every 
day  for  India  and  Burmah. 

Penanff.— Three  days  steam;  fare,  $20.  TOWN  HALL  THEATRE— Seats  400;  rent,  $20; 
Town  Clerk,  agent;  no  scenery,  but  good  stage  and  lights.  Penang  Gazette,  daily,  W.  A. 
Cullen,  editor;  Penang  Times,  Batten,  editor;  cheap  rates  for  advertising.  Box  plan  at  H. 
Maynard's  store,  5  per  cent.  Piano  from  Penang  Club,  free. 

Thai  Ping  and  Peuak  on  the  Malay  mainland,  small  places;  will  not  pay  large 
companies.  Steamers  leave  for  India  and  Burmah  every  day. 

CEYLON. 

Point  De  Galle.-One  week's  steam  from  Penang;  fare,  100  rupees.  GARRISON 
THEATRE -Seats  4^;  rent,  20  rupees.  No  lamps  or  scenery,  but  they  can  be  obtained  from 
the  hotels.  Two  good  hotels— rate,  3  rupees  a  day. 

Colombo  (Capital  of  Ceylon).— 78  miles  overland,  or  150  miles  by  steamer  around  the 
coast;  fare  either  way,  30  rupees.  Theatres— GARRISON— Stage  and  scenery;  seats  400;  rent, 
W  rupees;  ASSEMBLY  ROOMS— No  scenery;  rent,  50  rupees.  Box  plan  at  Maitland's  store,  5 
per  cent.  Hotels— British  India,  Grand  Oriental,  Galle  Face;  rates,  3  rupees  a  day.  News- 
papers—Ceylon  Observer,  morning;  Ceylon  Times,  morning;  Examiner,  evening. 

Randy  (Home  of  the  Ceylon  Kings).— Five  hours  by  railroad;  special  car,  half  usual 
fare.  TOWN  HALL- Stage  and  scenery;  rent,  30  rupees;  seats  300.  Queen's  Hotel ;  rates,  .3 
rupees  a  day.  Box  plan  at  Smythe's  store,  free.  Town  good  for  two  nights,  then  back  to 
Colombo.  Steamers  leave  every  day  for  Calcutta,  Bombay,  Madras  and  Rangoon. 

BRITISH    BURMAH. 

Rangoon  (Seat  of  Government).— Four  days  steam  from  Colombo;  fare,  50  rupees. 
Theatre,  ASSEMBLY  ROOMS  (in  the  cantonment)— Seats  500;  rent,  25  rupees  a  night,  with 
lamps;  good  stage,  but  very  little  scenery;  E.  C.  Jordan,  agent  of  theatre.  Eversend's  Hotel, 
Jordan's  Hotel;  rate,  3  rupees  a  day.  Box  plan  at  Paxton  &  Co.'s  store,  5  per  cent.  News- 
papers—Rangoon  Times,  Rangoon  Gazette  (daily);  advertising  rate,  25  rupees  a  page  for  ote 
week.  J.  F.  Reagan,  professional  friend  for  favors;  Governor  of  Burmah  for  patronage. 
Town  good  for  two  months.  Steamers  every  week  for  India. 

Uloelmyne.— One  day's  steam  from  Rangoon;  good  only  for  small  shows.  TOWN 
HALL,  GARRISON  THEATRE  —  Rent,  £0  rupees  a  night;  no  scenery.  Moelmyne  Advertiser 


ROUTE  AROUND  THE  WORLD. 


(daily,  cheap),  J.  C.  Hodges,  proprietor.     No  hotels,  but  can  get  in  private  bungalows. 
Steamer  back  to  Rangoon. 

INDIA. 

Calcutta  (Seat  of  Government).— Three  days  steam  from  Rangoon  ;  fare,  100  rupees 
each  person.  Theatres-  CORINTHIAN— Seats  1,000  ;  rent,  1,000  rupees  a  month;  Seal  Brothers, 
proprietors  (Hindoo  Babos);  good  stage,  fine  scenery  and  gas;  bars  can  be  rented  out  for  200 
rupees  a  month.  THEATRE  ROYAL— Seats  1,000  ;  rent,  1,000  rupees  a  month ;  good  stage  and 
scenery,  and  gas  ;  J.  Andrews,  Droprietor;  also  proprietor  Spence  Hotel.  OPERA  HOUSE— 
Seats  800;  rent,  1,000  rupees  a  month;  good  stage  and  scenery,  with  gas;  James  Brown,  agent. 
Three  large  halls  for  concerts,  etc.  Newspapers— Indian  Daily  News;  rate,  2  annas  a  line; 
J.  Napier,  manager;  Clarke,  editor;  Englishman  in  India,  daily,  2 annas  a  line;  Scott,  man- 
ager ;  Statesman  and  Friend  of  India,  daily ;  J.  Murphy,  editor;  rate,  CO  rupees  a  month  for 
six-inch  space.  Native  papers  only  good  for  circus  advertising,  which  can  be  bad  for  two 
season  tickets  each.  Hotels  — Great  Eastern,  Spence's  and  Adelphi;  rate,  100  rupees  a 
month,  or  3  a  day.  Bill-poster,  Win.  Saunders;  contracts  for  season  at  25  rupees  a  week; 
good  man.  Job  printer,  Erasmus  Jones,  No.  5  and  6  British  India  street;  good  work;  reason- 
able rates.  Police  tax,  100  rupees  a  month,  if  theatre  bars  open.  Stage  hands,  etc.,  average 
20  rupees  a  month  ;  this  work  is  all  done  by  coolies.  Furniture  and  properties— Lazarus 
Brothers,  Chowringhee  Road.  Ushers,  ticket-sellers,  door-keepers,  etc.,  receive  1  rupee  a 
night ;  musicians,  3  rupees  a  night;  doorman  or  sepoy  watchman,  1  rupee  a  night.  Any  good 
company  can  play  to  big  business  for  three  months  here  if  able  to  change  programme  tw:ce  a 
week.  Comic  opera,  comedy,  society  drama,  burlesque  or  sensational  drama  are  all  good  for 
India.  Variety,  minstrelsy  or  melodrama  will  not  draw,  no  matter  how  well  given.  Vocal 
and  instrumental  stars  can  get  one  or  two  good  houses  only  if  they  have  a  good  European 
reputation. 

Bombay.— 1,750  miles  by  rail  from  Calcutta;  fare,  100  rupees.  Theatres— GAIETY 
THEATRE— Capacity,  800 ;  rent,  100  rupees  a  month;  A.  F.  Soondy  &  Co.,  agents;  good  stage, 
scenery  and  gas;  electric  lights  front  of  house;  GRANT  ROAD  THEATRE— Rent,  600  rupees  a 
month  or  40  a  night;  seats  1,000;  Hindoo  Lihib  Lai,  proprietor.  Hotels— Watson's  Hotel, 
Bycolla  Hotel,  English  Hotel,  Grand  Central,  Waverly  Hotel;  rates,  3  rupees  a  day  or  from  80 
to  100  a  month.  Newspapers— Times  of  India  (daily),  Bombay  Gazette  (daily);  rates  same  as 
Calcutta.  Job  printing— Kiser  I.  Hinel  Press,  Franju  C.  Meltia,  proprietor,  who  will  also 
contract  to  have  his  coolies  post  bills.  Police  tax,  if  bars  open,  100  rupees  a  month.  Box 
plan,  Soondy  &  Co.'s  music  store,  5  per  cent.  Piano,  25  rupees  a  month.  Help,  musicians, 
etc.,  same  as  in  Calcutta.  Furniture,  etc.,  from  hotels.  Town  good  for  two  months. 

Poona.— Hill  station  or  summer  resort,  four  hours  rail  from  Bombay;  fare,  20  rupees. 
INSTITUTE  HALL  THEATRE — Seats  500;  rent,  30  rupees.  Good  stage  and  scenery,  lighted  by 
lamps;  Commandant  of  station,  agent.  Napier  Hotel;  rate,  3  rupees  a  day.  Newspapers, 
two  daily— Poona  Observer,  Deccan  Herald;  rates  very  low.  Box  plan  at  Preacher  &  Co.'s 
store,  5  per  cent.  Sir  John  Ross,  K.  C.  B.,  Commander  of  the  Post,  also  great  friend  of  pro- 
fessionals. Town  good  for  two  weeks. 

Jabbelpore.— On  the  line  between  Calcutta  and  Bombay.  Good  for  two  nights. 
THEATRE  ROYAL— Rent,  30  rupees  a  night;  stage  scenery  and  gas.  Corsajee  &  Co.,  agents. 
Jackson's  Family  Hotel;  rate,  3  rupees  a  day.  Box  plan  at  Corsajee  &  Co.'s  store,  free. 
Tngs  village  here.  Well  worth  a  visit. 

Allahabad.— Large  railroad  and  garrison  town  on  the  line  between  Calcutta  and 
Bombay.  RAILWAY  THEATRE— Seats  600;  rent,  50  rupees  a  night;  good  stage,  scenery, 
dressing-rooms  and  gas;  station  agent,  manager.  The  Pioneer  (only  daily  newspaper)  is  one 
of  the  largest  and  best  in  India  ;  advertising  rate,  2  annas  a  line.  Hotels— Great  Eastern, 
Great  Northern  ;  rates,  3  rupees  a  day.  Box  plan  at  Lyell  &  Go's,  store,  free.  Job  print, 
Railway  Press;  reasonable  and  good.  Sir  Alfred  Lyle,  K. C.  B.,  Lieutenant- Governor ;  Sir 
Herbert  McPherson,  K.  C.  B.,  Vice-Councilor,  for  patronage  to  any  special  night;  work  gar- 
rison for  soldiers'  patronage.  Town  good  for  two  weeks  in  the  season. 

The  following  large  East  Indian  cities  all  have  garrison  theatres,  good  hotels,  and  can  be 
worked  (by  a  small  party)  with  success;  the  expenses  of  everything  will  run  nearly  the  same 
as  the  foregoing  places  and  the  stay  that  can  be  made  is  one,  two  and  three  nights.  They  are 
all  railroad  towns  : 


HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Bhosawalil,  ITIhoiv,  K  ha  n.l  \\ :». 

Hyderabad,  Deiiares,  Fyzabad, 

I,u«  U  IK.\I  .  Delhi,  \ui-;i. 

Cawiipore,  Dianapore,  Jamalpore, 

Madras,  Simla,  I)u  in  Dum, 

Baroda,  Decca,  Seconder  A  had. 

The  healthy  season  in  India  is  from  September  to  June.  June,  July,  August  and  Sep- 
ember  are  the  hot,  rainy  months,  when  cholera  is  very  bad  and  the  European  residents  are 
away  in  the  mountains  for  the  Summer. 

Pooua,  Simla  and  Seconder  Abad  are  hill  stations  or  sanitariums,  but  they  are 
too  expensive  for  any  but  small  parties.  The  natives  will  not  patronize  anything  but  a  circus. 
A  Hindoo,  Mohammedan  or  Parsee  Chief  will  sometimes  give  a  large  sum  for  an  English 
company  to  play  at  his  palace  on  great  nights.  On  these  occasions  they  usually  build  a  stage 
in  the  large  hall  of  the  palace  and  entertain  the  company  as  guests. 

South  Africa  may  be  reached  by  semi-monthly  steamers  from  Bombay,  calling  at  Zanzi- 
bar and  Delegoa  Bay.  Fare,  400  rupees  each  person. 

SOUTH    AFRICA. 

Cape  Town  (Cape  of  Good  Hope),  the  capital  of  Cape  Colony— 45,000  European  popu- 
lation; 14  days  steam  from  Liverpool,  18  days  from  Bombay,  7  days  from  Port  Louis. 
THEATRE  ROYAL,  Beng  street  — Seats  1,000;  rent,  £35  a  week,  with  gas;  good  stage  and 
scenery;  Darter  Brothers,  agents.  EXHIBITION  BUILDING— Seats  2,000;  rent,  £20.  Newspa- 
pers—Cape Times,  daily,  J.  Murray,  editor;  Cape  Argus,  daily,  H.  Dormer,  editor;  Advertiser, 
daily,  Saul  Solomeu,  editor;  Evening  Express,  daily,  M.  Wright,  editor;  Lantern,  weekly,  M. 
McCombie,  editor;  advertising  rate,  2s.  6d.  an  inch  by  the  week.  Hotels— Masonic,  Imperial 
and  St.  George ;  6s.  or  $1.50  a  day;  £3  a  week.  Bill-poster,  H.  J.  Fiedler;  box  plan,  Thorp's 
Library,  Adderly  street.  Job  print,  Advertiser  office:  cheap  and  good.  Furniture,  Lazarus 
Brothers.  Wineburg,  City  Point,  Sea  Point  and  Clairmont  must  all  be  well  billed,  as  the 
street  cars  run  until  after  the  theatres  are  out.  City  good  for  three  months  with  strong  com- 
pany that  can  give  new  programme  each  week. 

Paarl  and  ISraiil'ort,  West.—  Tw6  small  tswns  on  the  railroad,  good  for  three 
nights  each,  if  a  success  in  Cape  Town. 

Port  Elizabeth.— Two  days  steam  from  Cape  Town  ;  fare,  £5.  THEATRE  ROYAL, 
DRILL  HALL  and  TOWN  HALL— All  have  scenery  and  gas,  and  rent  for  £50  each  a  night. 
Newspapers— Herald,  Star  and  Telegraph,  all  daily,  with  same  rates  as  Cape  Town.  Hotels- 
Phoenix  and  Masonic  ;  £2  a  week,  or  6s.  a  day  ;  town  good  for  two  weeks. 

Grahamstown.—  Three  hours  rail  from  Port  Elizabeth  ;  fare,  7s.  TOWN  HALL  and 
MUTUAL  HALL— Stage  and  scenery  in  each  hall:  rent,  £2  a  night,  with  gas.  Newspapers- 
Eastern  Star,  Penny  Mail  and  Journal,  all  daily  ;  same  rates  of  advertising  as  in  Cape  Town. 
Hotels— Railway  and  Royal;  rate,  £2  a  week.  Take  rail  back  to  Port  Elizabeth,  then  steamer 
to  East  London. 

East  London.— Two  days  steam  from  Port  Elizabeth.  Fare,  £2.  MUTUAL  HALL— 
Stage  and  scenery;  rent,  £12  a  week.  Newspapers —Dispatch  and  Advertiser,  daily;  rate, 
2s.  6d.  an  inch.  Hotels  -Buffalo  and  Masonic;  rate,  £2  a  week.  Town  good  for  one  week. 

Kin?  William's  Town.—  Three  hours  rail  from  East  London.  CITY  HALL— 
Stage  and  scenery;  rent,  £15  a  week.  Newspapers— Standard  and  Watchman;  rate,  2s.  6d. 
an  inch  by  the  week.  Hotels— Commercial  and  Masonic;  rate,  £2  a  week.  Town  good  for 
two  weeks. 

Queenstowu.—  Five  hours  rail  from  King  William's  Town.  NEW  TOWN  HALL— 
Stage  and  scenery;  rent,  £15  a  week.  Newspapers— Free  Press,  Standard  and  Independent; 
rate,  2s.  6d.  an  inch  per  week.  Hotels— Masonic  and  Oriental;  rate,  £2  a  week.  Furniture, 
Hood,  Morris  &  Co.  Box  plan,  Mendelssohn's  music  store.  Take  wagon  trains  here  for  the 
Diamond  Fields,  600  miles  from  the  railroad.  Time  usually  occupied  in  traveling,  one  month . 

Klmberley  (the  Diamond  Mines).— THEATRE  ROYAL— Stage  and  scenery;  rent,  £25  a 
week  including  lamps  and  oil.  Secretary,  agent.  Newspapers— Independent  Diamond  News, 
Advertiser,  daily ;  rate,  2s.  6d .  an  inch  by  the  week .  Hotels  -Masonic,  Jardines  and  Imperial ; 


ROUTE  AROUND  THE  WORLD.  9 


rates,  £5  a  week.    Usual  prices  for  theatrical  entertainments,  10s.,  8s.  and  5s.    Town  good 
for  eight  months— then  back  to  the  coast  via  Natal. 

D'Urban,  or  Port  Natal.— THEATRE  ROYAL  —  Complete  and  well  furnished; 
rent,  $25  a  week.     TRAFALGAR— Stage  and  scenery;  rent,  $12  a  week.     Newspapers— Mer- 
cury and  Advertiser;  rate,  2s.  an  inch  per  week.    Box-office,  Davis  &  Son's  book  store,  free. 
Hotels    Masonic,  Victoria,  Royal  and  Central;  rate,  £2  a  week.    Town  good  for  two  weeks. 
Peter   Merrltt's   Borg.— THEATRE  ROYAL  and  GAIETY  THEATRE.  — Rent,  with 
stage,  scenery  and  light,  £12  a  week.     Hotels— Crown  and  St.  George;   rate,  £2  a  week. 
Newspapers— Witness  and  Times;  rates,  2s.  an  inch  (weekly).    Railroad  back  to  Natal  for 
steamer  to  Port  Louis,  Isle  of  France,  seven  days  steam  via  Madagascar;  fare,  £12  each  per- 
.«on,  by  the  Union  and  French  lines  of  steamers. 

MAURITIUS,    OR  ISLE    OF    FRANCE. 

Port  Louis  (Seat  of  Government).— Population,  250.000.  Mauritius  is  now  an 
English  Grown  colony,  was  formerly  a  French  settlement.  French  is  still  the 
prevailing  language.  THEATRE  DE  PORT  Louis— Seats  1,500 ;  rent,  £5  a  night ; 
gas,  £5  a  night ;  fine,  large  house  with  every  modern  improvement  ;  scenery  painted 
in  Paris  ;  Town  Clerk,  agent ;  Mayor's  permission  necessary  for  each  programme  ;  usual 
prices  of  admission  from  Is.  to  £5,  according  to  location.  Six  daily  papers;  theatrical  ad- 
vertising free— Cernian  (French),  morning ;  Le  Pays  (French),  morning  ;  Progress  (French), 
morning  ;  Colonial  (French),  morning  ;  Record  (English),  morning  ;  Sentinel  (English), 
morning.  Critics  of  English  papers— C.  E.  Leal,  Sentinel ;  W.  L.  Bowers,  Record.  All  ad- 
vertising matter  must  be  in  French  and  English  to  be  effective.  Hotel  Masse  and  Occidental 
Hotel ;  rates  for  professionals,  6  shillings  a  day.  J.  D.  Prentiss,  United  States  Consul, 
friend  of  professionals  and  will  help  clear  all  theatrical  baggage  at  the  Customs.  The  Right 
Hon.  F.  Napier  Broome,  C.  M.  G.,  Lieutenant-Governor,  will  give  his  patronage  to  all  first- 
class  entertainments.  Town  good  for  two  weeks.  Steamers  once  a  week  for  Reunion  Bor- 
bon,  which  is  good  for  comic  opera  or  concert.  Steamers  to  India,  Australia  and  Africa 
every  few  days. 

JAVA. 

Bata via.— OPERA  GEBOUW— Stage,  30x120;  splendid  scenery;  rent,  5  per  cent,  of  gross ; 
seating  capacity,  850.  Address  Secretary  Schouwbourg,  Batavia,  . 

Buitenzorg.— Forty  miles  from  Batavia  by  rail.  CONCORDIA  CLUB  THEATRE— Rent, 
20  dollars  (50  florins);  small  stage  and  curtain;  no  scenery;  will  seat  500;  prices,  5  florins,  3 
florins  and  2  florins  ($2,  $1 .20  and  80  cents). 

Clieribon.— CONCORDIA  CLUB  HALL— Rent  free;  stage,  25x30;  no  scenery;  will  seat 
300;  admission,  $2  (5  florins).  Population,  5,000. 

Remarang;.— OPERA  GEBOUW— Rent,  75  florins  ($30)  per  night;  seating  900;  stage 
30x80;  good  scenery;  admission,  5  florins  ($2).  Address  Secretary.  Population,  40,000. 
Paper— De  Locomotief. 

Djockokarta.— HARMONIA  CLUB  HALL- Stage,  20x10;  no  scenery;  seats  300;  admis- 
sion, 5  florins  ($2);  rent  free.  Paper— De  Mataram .  Population,  5,000. 

Sourabaya.— Population,  70,000.  COMEDIE  GEBOUW  —  Stage,  25x70;  good  scenery; 
seating  800;  rent,  75  florins  ($30)  per  night.  Address  Secretary. 

Passroaii. — Population,  3,000.  CLUB  HARMONIA  HALL— Rent  free;  no  stage;  no 
scenery.  Address  Secretary. 

AUSTRALIA. 

Melbourne.— VICTORIA  HALL  (new)— Stage,  25x15;  seating  600;  address  Fred.  His- 
cocks;  share.  THEATRE  ROYAL,  PRINCESS'S  THEATRE;  address  Williamson,  Garner  &  Mus- 
grove;  share  only.  BIJOU  THEATRE— Rent,  £70  p;r  week;  address  Mr.  Lewis,  seats  1,000; 
splendid  stage  and  scenery.  Papers— Argus,  Telegraph,  Herald,  Age,  Australasian,  Bulletin, 
Evening  News. 

Adelaide.— ACADEMY  OF  Music— Seats  SOO;  stage,  30x50;  rent,  £30  per  week.  GAR- 
NER'S THEATRE-Seats  700;  stage,  30x40;  share.  THEATRE  ROYAL— Seats  1,000;  stage, 40x70; 
splendid  scenery;  share  only.  Population,  about  80,000. 


10  HARKY  MISER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

Sydney.— THEATRE  ROYAL— Stage.  30x50;  seats  1.000;  share:  good  scenery -.  addre— 
Williamson.  Garner  &  Musgrove.    OPERA  HOUSE— Seats  900:  stage,  30x40:  good  scenery; 
rant,  £100  per  week  or  share;  address  Wilson,  proprietor.    GAIETY  THEATRE— St;-.-  - 
stage,  35x35;  good  scenery;  share. 

New  Castle.— THEATRE  ROYAL— Rent,  £30  per  week  ;  seats  700  ;  stage  35x45  :  popu- 
lation about  40,000. 

Brisbane.— THEATRE  RoYAL-Seats  about  1,000 :  Hickey.  manager ;  share  only  : 
stage  40x$0  ;  good  scenery. 

Gnlong.— EXHIBITION  HALL— Seats  1,COO;  rent.  £8  per  night;  stage  30x70. 

Landhurst.— PRINCESS'  THEATRE— Seats  1,200  ;  share  ;  stage  40x80,  Papers— Ne«  s. 
Independent.  MASONIC  HALL— No  stage:  seats  1.000;  rent,  £10  per  night. 

Ballarat.— MECHANICS'  HALL — Rent,  £5  per  night;  stage,  30x30;  seats  600.  Papers- 
Courier,  Star,  Post. 

NEW  ZEALAND. 

luvercarsllJ. — SLOAN'S  THEATRE— Rent,  £5  per  night;  seats  600;  stage  20x2?-. 
Papers,  Southland  News,  Times. 

Dnnedin.—  PRINCESS'  THEATRE— Seats  1,000:  stage  25xSO  ;  good  scenery ;  rent,  £S  per 
night.  Papers — Times,  Herald,  Star,  Press. 

Christchureh.- GAIETY  THEATRE— Seats  500;  rent,  £3  per  night:  stage,  20x4<>. 
THEATRE  ROYAL— Share;  seats  1,000;  stage,  30x70.  Papers— Times,  Telegraph,  Society. 

Wellington.— THEATRE  ROYAL— Share;  seats  1,000;  stage,  30x60;  good  scenery. 
Papers— New  Zealand  Times,  Evening  Post. 

Poverty    Bay.— MCFARLANE'S  HALL— Certainty  is  paid   all  good    shows.      - 
stage:  no  scenery. 

Auckland. --ABBOTT'S  OPERA  HOUSE  (New)— Seats  1.000;  share;  stage,  33x50: 
Abbott,  manager;  good  scenery.  THEATRE  ROYAL- Seats  1,000;  stage,  30x60;  good  scenery: 
share;  Abbott,  manager.  Papers— Star,  Herald,  Free  Lance,  Bulletin. 

TASMANIA. 

Lanneeston.— MJCHANICS'  INSTITUTE- Seats   300;   stage  temporary;  rent,  £5  per 
night.    NEW  THEATRE— Seats  800;  share.    Papers— Telegraph  and  Examiner. 
Hobart  Town.—  THEATRE  ROYAL— Seats  800;  stage,  30x80;  share. 

QUEENSLAND. 

Gympfe.— TOWN  HALL— Seats  500;  stage,  20x40;  rent,  £3  per  night.  Paper,  Gymjiie 
Miner. 

^laryboro.— Town  HALL— Rent,  £5;  seats  700;  stage,  20x30. 

^IcKay.— SCHOOL  OF  ARTS— Seats  600;  stage,  20x25;  rent,  £4  per  night.  Papers- 
McKay  Standard  and  Chronicle. 

Townsville. — SCHOOL  OF  ARTS— Seats  600;  rent,  £5  per  n'ght;  stage,  20x25.    I 
— Northern  Argus  and  Chronicle. 

Charter*  Towers.—  SCHOOL  OF  ARTS— Rent,    £5  per  night;    seats,  700;     - 
20x30.    Paper,  Northern  Miner. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


ACTORS    AND    ACTRESSES. 


Ackerman,  Miss  Irene,  juvenile  leads,  Shook 
i  Collier's  Lights  o'  London  Western  Co. : 
dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown:  perma- 
nent address,  20  W.  15th  St.,  New  York. 

Acosta,  Miss  Marie  L.,  juveniles  and  leads; 
dram,  agt,  J.  Alex.  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Madi- 
son Square  Theatre,  New  York. 

Adrian,  Walter,  leading  heavy  or  juvenile; 
Maude  Atkinson  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Eahway,  N.  J. 

Addison,  Miss  Fanny,  heavy  lead  and  char- 
acter, Madison  Square  Theatre  Rajah  Co. : 
per.  ad.,  Madison  Square  Theatre,  New 
York. 

Addison,  Miss  Grace,  singing  soubrette,  W. 
F.  Mott's  N.  Y.  Co.;  dram,  agts..  Brooks 
Jc  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  92  S.  Desplaines  St., 
Chicago. 

Adel,  Miss  Helene,  heavy  leads,  Clara  Morris 
Co  :  dram,  agt.,  J.  Alex  Brown:  per  «d., 
64  E.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Adam,  A.  K.,  old  men:  per.  ad.,  36  Carnes  St., 
Lynn,  Essex  Co.,  Mass. 

Ahrendt,  Carl,  old  men:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
.t  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  215  Bank  St.  Balti- 
more. 

Aiken,  Frank  E.,  leads:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  354  E.  124th  St.,  New 
York. 

Allen,  Leslie,  leads,  Brooks  &  Dickson's 
La  Charbonnier  Co. ;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
A:  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New 
York. 

Allen,  Frank  D.,  juveniles  and  heavies:  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  389 
Bridge  St.,  Brooklyn. 

Allen,  Mrs.  Octavia,  old  women ;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  Ocean  Spray. 
Winthrop,  Mass. 

Allen,  Miss  Ada,  singing  sonbrette:  dram, 
agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  39 
Cedarst.,  New  Bedford, Mass. 


<  Allen,  Miss  Wealthy,  juveniles,  C.  B.  Bishop 
Comedy  Co. ;  dram,  agts . ,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son:  per.  ad.,  44  W.  27th  st..  New  York. 

Allen,  Harry,  baritone  and  comedian:  dram, 
agts..  Brooks  <fc  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  228 
W.  39th  St.,  New  York. 

Alliston,  Miss  Annie,  old  women.  Brooks  & 
Dickeon's  In  the  Ranks  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  67 E.  12th  St., 
New  York. 

Alliston,  Miss  Lillie,  sonbrettes:  Brooks  & 
Dickson:  per.  ad.,  67  E.  12th  St.,  New 
York. 

Allyne,  Miss  Kitty,  leading  lady,  Harry 
Miner's  Eighth  Avenue  Theatre,  New 
York. 

Aldridge,  James,  heavies.  Bertha  Welby  Co.: 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
46  W.  26th  st.,  New  York. 

Aldridge,  Bristow,  juvenile  leads,  George  C. 
Miln  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies:  per.  ad., 
12  Union  Square.,  New  York. 

Alberta,  Miss  Lama,  leading,  Lillian  Olcott 
Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown; 
p«r.  ad.,  20  Sutton  Place,  New  York. 

Andrews,  Chas.  \  specialty),  necromancer, 
ventriloquist  and  animal  trainer;  per.  ad.. 
Great  Bend,  Kan. 

Andrews,  Miss  Lillian,  leads  and  light  com- 
edy: dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per- 
ad.,  233  E.  13th  St.,  New  York. 

Andrews,  Wm.  C.,  juvenile  comedy,  Barney 
McAuley  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown:  per.  ad.,  108  Division  st..  Pater- 
son,  N.  J. 

Anderson,  C.  H  ,  comedian  and  tenor:  dram, 
agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1161  S. 
Front  st.,  Camden,  N.  J. 

Anderson,  L.  S.,  responsible;  per.  ad.,  33 North 
Russell  St.,  Boston. 

Anderson,  Miss  Mary,  tragedy  star,  Dr.  Hamil- 
ton Griffin,  man.:  London  Lyceum 
Theatre,  London,  Eng. 


12  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

HINES     STROBRIDGE,  CLIFFORD  B.  WRIGHT, 

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Apjohn,  C.  P.,  comedian,  Shook  &  Collier's  j  Baird,  R.  H.,  character  comedian,  Murphy's 
Lights o' London  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  i         Kerry  Gow  Co.;  dram,   agts.,  Brooks  & 


&  Dickson;    per.  ad.,  117  E.  12th  st.,  New 
York. 

Armory,  J.  R.,  comedian,  Mile.  Rhea  Co.; 
dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad., 
608  Lexington  ave.,  New  York. 

Arnold,  Miss  Florence,  juveniles;  dram. agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  3  Green  st., 

Fall  River,  Mass. 
Arnold,   Miss   Mabel    B.  (specialty),   cornet 

soloist;    per.  ad.,  189  Water  St.,  Spring- 
field, Mass. 
Arnott,  Miss  Jennie ,  juveniles  and  soubrettes ; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad., 

54  W.  24th  st.,  New  York. 
Arlington,  Miss  Maggie,  leads:    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.  ad.,  23  E.  31st 

st.,  New  York. 
Arnold,  Miss  Tiny,    singing   sonbrette   and 

boys;    dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &   Dickson; 

per.  ad.,  240  E.  86th  St.,  New  York. 

Archer,  T.  M.,  juveniles,  Harry  Miner's  Silver 
King  Co.  No.  1;  dram,  agts  ,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  People's  Theatre,  New 
York. 

Arden,  Edwin,  leading  juvenile,  Boston  Mu- 
seum Stock  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Vernon  ave., 
Brooklyn. 

Ashton,  I.  L.,  character  and  heavies,  Thome's 
Black  Flag  Co  ;  per.  ad.,  631  12th  St., 
Detroit,  Mich. 

Atkins,  Thos.,  old  men;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  77  Bedford  St.,  New 
York. 

Atkinson,  Miss  Maude,  starring;  Goodnow 
&  Johnston,  man.;  per.  ad.,  131  San- 
dusky  st,  Allegheny  City,  Pa. 

Atkins,  Edward  (specialty),  stage  director  and 
vocalist,  Globe  Dime  Museum,  New 
York.;  per.  ad.,  2029  Emerald  st.,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Ayling,  Herbert,  juvenile  and  comedy;  dram, 
agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  133  E. 
17th  st ,  New  York. 


Bachellor,  Miss  Josie,  juveniles  and  sou- 
brettes; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad., Continental  Hotel,  New  York. 

Backus,  P.  T.,  juvenile;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  I 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  50  E.  9th  St.,  New  j 
York. 

Backus,  Geo.,  juveniles,  Kate  Claxton  Co.; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  , 
39  W.  26th  st.,  New  York. 


Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  33  Esther  St.,  Toronto, 
Can. 

Bailley,  Miss  Josie,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 

dram  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

955  Broadway,  New  York. 
Bailey,  Miss  Bessie,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

414  W.  34th  st.,  New  York. 

Baker,  Miss  Emily  E.,  leads,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's   White    Slave   Co.;    dram,   agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  528  Seventh 

ave.,  New  York. 
Baker,  Miss  Katie,  ingenues  and  sonbrettes. 

Brooks  &  Dickgon's  Romany  Rye  Co.  B; 

dram,  agts., Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

44  W.  23d  St..  New  York. 
Balfe,  Miss  Louise,  leads,  Clara  Morris  Co. ; 

dram,  agts.,  Simmcnds  &  Brown,  234  W. 

14th  St.,  New  York. 
Bangs,  F.  C.,  leads,  Harrv  Miner's  Silver  King 

Co.,  No.   1;  per.  ad.,  People's  Theatre, 

New  York. 
Barbour,  C.  J.,  juveniles  and  old  men,  Brooks 

&    Dickscn's  In  the  Ranks  Co.;  dram. 

tgts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  105  W. 

67th  St.,  New  York. 
Barton,  P.    C.,  juvenile  or  character,  Fred. 

Warde  Co. ;  per.  ad..  347}^  Woodward  ave., 

Detroit,  Mich. 
Barclay,  De  Lancey,  character  and  old  men. 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  In  the  Ranks  Co  ; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  , 

319  W.  42d  St.,  New  York. 
Barnes,  J.  H.,  leads,  Union  Square  Theatre 

Stock  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Union  Square  Thea- 
tre, New  York. 
Barr,  George,  character,  Neil  Burgess'  Vim 

Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmords  &  Brown;  per 

ad.,  486  6th  St.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
Barr,  Lottie,  child  parts,  Neil  Burgess'  Vim 

Co. ;  dram,    agts.,  Simmonds    &   Brown; 

per.  ad.,  486  6th  st.,  Buffalo.  N.  Y. 
Barren,  J.  M.,  light  comedy  and  juveniles; 

per.  ad..  Royal  Oak,  Md. 
Bankson,  Jno.  W.,  heavies  and   old   men; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

60  E.  9th  st.,  New  York. 

Barrows,  James  O.,  leading  comedy.   Mile. 

Aimee's    English    Comedy    Co.;    dram. 

agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  1166 

Broadway,  New  York. 
Barrymore,  Harry  (specialty),  char,  actor  and 

motto  vocalist,  Agnes  Wallace-Villa  Co.; 

dram,  agt.,  J.  Alex.  Brown;  per.  ad.,  923 

Green  St.,  Philadelphia. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Barrymore,  Miss  Georgie  Drew,  leads;  dram, 
agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Hay- 
market  Theatre,  London,  Eng. 

Bartrim,  Ernest,  eccentric  com.  and  char., 
Kenan's  7-20-8;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  739  N.  7th  St.,  Philadel- 
phia. 

Barnard.  E.  K..  leads  and  heavies  ;  Gardner  & 
Brown  Dramatic  Co.;  per.  ad.,  rooms  17 
and  18  Walker  Block,  Detroit,  Michigan. 

Barney,  Ariel  N.,  advance  agent,  Brooks  & 

Dickson's  .Romany  Rye    Co.  B.;    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad,  44  W. 

23d  St.,  New  York. 
Barrett,  Lawrence,  tragedy  star,   starring  in 

the    legitimate   drama;     Joseph    Levy, 

manager. 
Barrett,  Miss    Florence,    soubrettes;    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  364  W. 

32d  st.,^New  York. 
Barringer,  Chas.,  heavies;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  374  Eighth  ave.,  New 

York. 
Barry,  Miss  Helen,  leads;  dram,  agts..  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  4  E.  23d  St.,  New 

York. 

Barney,  Edwin,  heavies;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad..  153  College  St.,  Buffalo, 

New  York. 
Barker,  Mies  Eva,  leads  and  soubrettes,  Soth- 

ern  Comedy  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds& 

Brown;  per.  ad ,  14  Superior  St.,  Cleve- 
land, O. 
Barfoot,  Harry,  character;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;   per.  ad.,  126  W.  Fayette  St., 

Baltimore. 
Bateman,  Miss  Victoria,   leading   juveniles, 

Brooka    &   Dickson's  Romany    Rye  Co. 
A;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 

ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 

Bauverie,  Herbert,  character;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  223  Wash- 
ington st.,  Brooklyn. 

Bayley,  Edward,  responsible;  Tavernier  Dra- 
matic Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per. 
ad.,  240  W.  14th  st.  New  York. 

Beane,  George,  jr.,  character  comedian,  Dan 
Sully's  Csrner  Grocery  Co.;  per.  ad., 
Harry  Miner's  Bowery  Theatre,  New 
York. 

Beane,  Miss  Fannie,  soubrettes,  Chic  Ooterie 
in  Collars  and  Cuffs;  per.  ad.,  Harry 
Miner's  Bowery  Theatre,  New  York. 

Beaumont,  John  and  Fanny  (specialty),  mu- 
sical artists;  per.  ad.,  box  763,  Oswego, 
N.  Y. 


Bebns,  Davenport,  leads:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  958  Broadway, 
New  York. 

Becks,    George,    light    comedian   and   stage 

manager;    per.  ad.,  42  Fulton  St.,  New 

York. 
Bedell,  D.  D.,  tenor  in  comic  opera:    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,    1249 

Broadway,  New  York, 
Beers,  Newton,  starring  in  Only  a  Woman's 

Heart;  C.  R.  Gardiner,  man.;  per.  ad.,  12 

Union  Square,  Ntw  York. 
Beebe,  Miss  Kate,  old  women,  Bella  Moore's 

Mountain  Pink  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Hawley's, 

Cincinnati,  O. 
Behrens,  Miss  Charlotte,  leads,  Harry  Miner's 

Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  dram,  agts..  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  149  E.  29th  St.,  New 

York. 
Bell,  Charles  J.,  light  comedy  and  juveniles  : 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad., 

29  W.  27th  st.,  New  York. 
Benham,   Mrs.   Mary  E.,    old    women    and 

heavies,  C.  B.  Bishop's  Co.;    per.  ad.,  J. 

J.  Spies,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 
,  Benn,  Walter,  heavies;  dram,   agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per  ad.,  290  Washington  St., 

Boston. 
Bernard, Mrs.  Mollie,  old  women  or  heavies: 

per.  ad.,  109  E.  Broadway,  New  York. 
Bernard,  Adolphe,    comedy   and   character, 

Harry  Miner's  Silver  King  Co.  No.  l;dram. 

agt.,  J.  J.  Spies  ;  People's  Theatre,  New 

York. 
Bernard,  Miss  Hattie,  goubrette,  Peck's  Bad 

Boy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Centre  ave.,  Chicago. 
Berkely,  Miss  Dora,  soubrette;  dram,  agts., 

Skiff  &    Morgan     (Chicago);    per.    ad., 

820  Charleston  ave.,  St.  Louis. 
Beresford,  Miss  Fanny,  soubrettes,  Wallick's 

Bandit  King  Co.;  per.    ad.,   New  York 

Dramatic  News. 
Bergman,  Henry,  leading  juvenile  and  heavies, 

Mme.  Jauauschek  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J. 

Spies;    per.  ad.,  201  W.  14th  St.,    New 

York. 
Berrill,  Mrs.  Maria),  old  women;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Rockaway 

Beach,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

Berlein,  Miss  Annie,  starring  in  Under  The 
Upas;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  46  S.  Washington  Place,  New 
York. 

Beethoven  (colored)  Comedy  Quartet,  calli- 
opes and  warbles,  imitations,  etc  ; 
Draper's  Uncle  Tom's  Cabin  Co. ;  per.  ad., 
241  Longworth  st.,  Cincinnati,  O. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


Beverley,  Alfred,  comedian,  Crimes  of  Lon- 
don Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Dramatic 
News. 

Billings,  Miss  Lillian,  leading  juveniles, 
Hanlon  Bros.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  36  W.  35th  St.,  New 
York. 

Bingbam,  Miss  Marie,  walking  lady,  Brooks 
&  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.;  dram 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44 
W.  23d  st.,  New  York. 

Bingham,  Will  M.,  heavies,  T.  W.  Keene  Co.; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad..  New  York  Mirror. 

Bird,  Miss  Mary,  soubrette,  Barry  and  Fay 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Spies  &  Smart;  per. 
ad.,  60  E.  9th  St.,  New  York. 

Bird,  Miss  Helena  Bell,  juvenile  comedy,  Clara 
Morris  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  44 E.  10th  St.,  New  York. 

Bird, Miss  Edith  E.,  juveniles,  Clara  Morris 
Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  Alexander  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  64  E.  14th  st.,  New  York. 

Bird,  George  F.,  stage  manager  and  light 
comedian,  Clara  Morris  Co.;  dram,  agt., 
J.  Alexander  Brown;  per.  ad.,  64  E.  14th 
St.,  New  York. 

Bishop,  Miss  Annie,  leads;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  153  W.  14th 
st.,  New  York. 

Bishop,  C.  B.,  comedian,  starring;  Charles  J. 
Bishop,  manager;  per.  ad.,  12  Union 
Square,  New  York. 

Bland,  L.  E.,  character  and  old  men;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  16 
Irving  Place,  New  York. 

Black,  K.  L.,  second  baritone,  Wilbur  Opera 
Co.;  per  ad.,  New  York. 

Blake,  Orlando  W.,  comedian;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  510  Pine  St., 
St.  Louis. 

Blake,  Miss  Ida  May,  juveniles,  eoubrettes 
and  comedy;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  New  Harmony,  Ind. 

Blancke,  Miss  Annie,  soubrette;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  2347  Eighth 
ave.,New  York. 

Blauchard,  Miss  Gertie,  juveniles;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Boston 
Museum,  Boston 

Bloch,  S.  S.,  leads,  Roland  Reed  Co.;  dram, 
agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad ,  3 
Astor  House,  New  York. 

Boales,  Geo.  R.,  light  comedy  and  juveniles, 
.  Neil  Burgess'  Vim  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  1113  Chestnut 
St.,  Philadelphia. 


Blythe,  Helen,  starring  in  The  Creole;  Ed. 

Clayburg,  man.;per.ad.,12Uuion  Square, 

New  York. 
Booth,  Edwin,  tragedy  star,  starring   in  the 

legitimate  drama;  R.  M.  Field,  manager, 

Boston  Museum,  Boston,  Mass. 

Booth,  Miss  Rachel,  soubrettes,  Williams  & 
Tillotson's  Lynwood  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  359  Monroe 
st.,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

Booth,  Miss  Marion,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad  , 
Victoria  Hotel,  Asbury  Park,  N.  J. 

Boswell.Mrs.  Emily,  old  women;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  11  4th  St., 
Williamsburg,  N.  Y. 

Bowell,  Edwin,  heavies;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1&4  E.  16th  st ,  New 
York. 

Bowers,  Mrs.  D.  P.,  leads;  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  La  Charbonnier  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Victoria 
Hotel,  New  York. 

Boyd,  Miss  Nellie,  starring;  G.  M.  Welty, 
man.;  per  ad  ,  Fresno,  Cal. 

Breceuridge,  Henry,  responsible;  Brooks  & 
Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A.;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W. 
23d  st.,  New  York. 

Bresn,  Louis,  old  men;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  iper.  ad.,  138  E.  22d  St.,  NevV 
York. 

Brent,  Wm.  H.,  heavies;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  57  E.  12th  St.,  New 
York. 

Brewer,  Robt.,  character,  Harry  Miner's  Silver 
King  Co.  No.  1;  per.  ad.,  People's  Thea- 
tre, New  York. 

Brien,  J.  J.,  leads;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1293  Broadway,  New 
York. 

Bright,  Miss  Jennie,  singing  soubrettes,  Re- 
han's  7—20—8  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmouds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  673  N.  13th  st.,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Bridges,  Miss  Wiuona,  singing  soubrette; 
dram  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
291  W.  7th  st.,  Cincinnati. 

Brigham,  Willard,  heavies,  Gardiner's  Only  a 
Woman's  Heart  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

Brodock,  Chas.  S.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  214  W.  14th 
st . ,  New  Yorki 

Brooks,  Miss  Alice,  soubrettes;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Box  6,  Yon- 
kers,  N.  Y. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


H.  S.  TAYLOR. 

Office,  No.  23  East  Fourteenth  Street,  New  York, 


REPRESENTING 


Brooklyn  Theatre,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Euclid  Avenue  Opera  House,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

Dickson's  Grand  Opera  House,  Indianapolis, 

Ind. 

Macauley's  Theatre,  Louisville,  Ky. 
Standard  Theatre,  Chicago,  111. 
Library  Hall,  Pittsburg.  Pa. 
Grand  Opera  Honse,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 
Providence  Opera  House.  Providence,  K.  I. 
Whitney's  Opera  House,  Detroit,  Mich 
Meech    Brothers'    Academy   of    Music   and 

Music  Hall,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
Wieting   Opera    Hou-e    and    Grand    Opera 

Honse,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 
Corinthian   Academy   of   Music  and  Grand 

Opera  House,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
Griswold  Opera  House.  Troy,  N.  Y. 
Walker  Opera' Honse,  Salt  Lake,  Utah. 
Opera  House,  Butte,  Montana. 
Opera  House,  Helena,  Montana 
Gillis  Opera  House,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 
Tootle's  Opera  House,  St.  Joseph.  Mo. 
Grand  Opera  House,  Topeka.  Kan. 
Carll's  Opera  House.  New  Haven,  Conn. 
Park  Opera  House,  Erie,  Pa. 
Opera  House,  Bradford,  Pa. 
Opera  House,  Muskegon,  Mich. 


Foster's  Opera  House,  Des  Moines,  la. 
Wheeler  e  Opera  Honse,  Toledo,  Ohio. 
Opera  Honse,  Evansville,  Ind. 
Opera  House,  Terre  Haute,  Ind. 
Opera  House,  Dayton,  Ohio. 
Academy  of  Music,  Ft.  Wayne,  Ind. 
Opera  Honse,  Lafayette,  Ind. 
Opera  House.  Fall  River,  Mass. 
Opera  House,  Peoria  111. 
Opera  House,  Davenport,  la. 
Opera  House,  OUan,  N.  Y. 
Opera  House,  McKeesport,  Pa. 
Academy  of  Music,  Akron.  Ohio. 
Music  Hall,  Orange,  N.  J. 
Opera  House,  Jackson,  Mich. 
Opera  House,  Battle  Creek,  Mich. 
Opera  House,  Hamilton,  Canada. 
Opera  House,  Danville,  111. 
Opera  House,  Vincennes.  Ind. 
Opera  Honse,  Hornellsville,  N.  Y. 
Opera  House,  Plattsmouth,  Neb. 
Opera  House,  Adrian,  Mich. 
Opera  House,  Corry,  Pa. 
Opera  House,  Kenton,  Ohio. 
Opera  House,  Oshkosh.  Wis. 
Opera  House,  Rockford,  111. 
Opera  House,  Aurora,  111. 


Also  representing  Joseph  Jefferson,  Shadows  of  a  Great 
City,  and  several  first-class  Combinations. 


The  BRILLIANT  and  CHARMING  YOUNG  ACTRESS 

Miss  Bella  Moore, 

Starring  Season  of  i884-'85, 

As  Sincerity  Weeks,  in  A  Mountain  Pink. 


She  has  acquired  all  the  fine  aits  of  acting, 
which,  added  to  her  natural  graces,  a  thorough 
love  for  her  adopted  profession  and  a  large 
amount  of  that  quality  termed  genius,  com- 
bine to  make  her  a  finished  actress.  She  is 
an  ideal  "  Sincerity  Weeks."  pretty,  grace- 
ful and  romping  without  being  rough  or 
coarse.  At  the  close  of  the  first  act,  during 
which  she  was  eyed  with  critical,  though 
friendly  interest,  the  house  stormed  at  her  in 
an  ecstacy  of  delight,  and  the  curtain  had  to 
be  rnng  up  a  number  of  times  before  the 
audience  would  be  satisfied.— [Cincinnati 
Times  Star 

As  "  Galatea"  she  surprised  eren  those  who 
had  predicted  for  her  the  greatest  success. 
Following  directly  her  performance  of  the 
"  Mountain  Pink,"  it  afforded  the  young  lady 
an  excellent  opportunity  for  the  display  of  a 
versatility  which,  it  may  be  said,  is  a  re- 
markable peculiarity  of  her  talent.  In  the 
beautiful  and  statuesque  "  Galatea"  one 
would  hardly  have  discovered  a  single  trace 
of  the  wild,  untutored  "Sincerity  Weeks," 


nor  have  believed  the  actress  in  the  one  to  be 
the  same  in  both.—  [Cincinnati  Commercial- 
Gazette. 

Miss  Bella  Moore,  who  is  the  star  of  the 
j  company,  is  a  young  lady  who  displays  a 

treat  deal  of  talent  of  the  Lotta  order.      She 
as  a  voice  somewhat  like  Minnie  Madderu'a 
,  in  its  pathetic  tones,  but  is  in  many  respects 
!  a  cleverer  actress  than  Miss  Maddern.    She  is 
!  modest  in  her  actions,  although  possessing 
considerable  chic.     She   Mugs   and   dances 
well.  [Louisville  Commercial. 

'•  She  has  an  expressive  face,  a  light,  willowy 
i  form,  and  is  at  all  times  quite  natural  in  all 
her  actions.  She  is  full  of  energy,  and  in  her 
desire  to  please  does  not  at  any  time  overdo. 
Her  singing  was  clever  and  her  selections 
taking.  Miss  Moore  is  a  success  as  ''A 
Mountain  Pick."  [Cincinnati  Enquirer. 

Miss  Bella  Moore,  the  pretty  little  star- 
won  every  heart  by  her  beauty  and  her  act- 
ing. [Louisville  Courier-Journal. 


W.  A.  GREGG,  Manager. 
Permanent  address:          WIGGINS  BLOCK,  CINCINNATI. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


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Boyle,  Miss  Anna,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  108  W.  17th  st..  New 
York. 

Bradley,  H.  B.,  character,  heavies,  Stetson's 
Monte  Cristo  Co  ;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Astor  House,  New 
York. 

Bradley,  Miss  Maude,  singing  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad., 
226  E.  10th  St.,  New  York. 

Braden,  Pindly,  lecturer;  per.  ad.,  3030  N.  5th 
St.,  Philadelphia. 

Bradshaw,  Charles  H.,  leading  comedian  Lotta 
Co.;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad.,  North  Scituate,  Mass. 

Branick,  Joan  H.,  comedian,  Bunch  of 
Keys  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per. 
ad.,  204  W.  33d  St.,  New  York. 

Brandon,  Miss  Ethel,  soubrette,  Kiralfy  Bros. 
Sieba  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  46  W.  24th  St.,  or  Mad- 
ison Square  Theatre,  New  York. 

Brand,  J.  E.,  principal  baritone,  Wilbur  Op- 
era Co.;  per.  ad.,  Dramatic  News,  New 
York. 

Bray,  Will  H.,  character  comedian  and  vocal-  ! 
1st,  Morton  &  Bell's  Strategists;  per.  ad.,  | 
2939  Mission  St.,  San  Francisco. 

Brelsford,  R.  M.,  old  men  and  heavies;  dram,  j 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  6  Sixth 
ave..  New  York.     • 

Brelsford,  Miss  Florence,  juveniles;  dram, 
agts., Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. ad  ,  6  Sixth 
ave.,  New  York. 

Brennan,  H.  R.,  old  men;  G.  A.  Hill's  Theatre 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown; 
per.  ad. ,148  W.Houston  St.,  New  York 

Brennan,  Thomas,  juveniles  and  heavies; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
22  E.  Mechanic  St.,  Newark,  N.  J. 

Brooke,  Craven,  character  comedian,  Shook 
&  Collier's  Lights  o'  London  Co.;  dram, 
agts ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad. ,139  Ce- 
dar st.,  New  York. 

Brooks,  Miss  Helen,  soubrette;  Brooks  & 
Dickson's  In  the  Ranks  Co. ;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  138  W.  29th 
st.  ,New  York. 

Brooks,  Walter  J.,  juvenile  lead;  Mile.  Rhea 
Co. ;  dram,  agt ,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  1166  Broadway,  New  York. 

Brown,  Sedley,  comedian ;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  148  W.  14th  St.,  New 
York. 

Brown,  W.  G.,  juveniles  and  light  comedy; 
Wood's  Western  Theatre  Co.;  per.  ad., 
News  Letter,  Chicago. 

2 


Brown,  Harry,  heavies  and  old  men:  Phillips 
&  Wells'  Boston  Theatre  Co. ;  per.ad.,  214 
Lincoln  avenue,  Evansville,  Ind. 

Brown,  F.,  old  men  and  character;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  691 
Michigan  avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

Brutone,  Mrs.  Julia,  character  old  women; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
330  W.  24th  st.,  New  York. 

Buckley,  E.  J  ,  leads.  Brooks  &  Dickson's  In 

the  Ranks  Co.;  dram,  agts.,   Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New 

York. 

Buckingham,  Miss  Fannie  Louise,  melodra- 
matic and  equestrienne  actress;  per.  ad., 

Long  Island  City,  N.  Y. 
Buckingham,  W.  P.,  _  juvenile;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  229  W.  45th 

St.,  New  York. 

Burke,  Charles,  singing  and  eccentric  come- 
dian, Gunther's  D.  A.  M.  Co  ;  dram. 

agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  2034 

Third  ave.,  New  Nork. 
Bunuell,  Geo.,  vocalist,  Williams  &  Kernell 

Specialty-Co.;  dram    agt.,  J.  A.  Brown; 

per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Bunny,  John  H.  A.,  character;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks    &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  146  High 

St.,  Brooklyn. 
Bunt,  Miss  Nellie,  vocalist,  soubrettes   and 

boys;  per.  al.,  P.  O.  Denver,  Col. 
Bunt,  Mrs.  Agnes,  old  women  and  heavies; 

per.  ad.,  P.  O.  Denver,  Col. 
Burbidge,   C.  J.,  juveniles,    Harry    Miner's 

Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  per.  ad.,  People's 

Theatre,  New  York. 
Burgess,  Neil,    starring   in    Vim;    per.  ad., 

Highlands,  Monmouth  Co.,  N.  J. 

Burgess,  Mrs.  Neil,  juvenile,  leads,  Neil  Bur- 
gess Vim  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Highlands.  Mon- 
mouth Co.,  N.  J. 

Burke,  Jno  T.,  juvenile  and  character;  dram, 
agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  59  W. 
24th  St.,  New  York. 

Burleigh,  Jno.  L.,  leads  Shook  &  Collier's 
Ruth's  Devotion  Co.;  .  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., Union  Square 
Hotel,  New  York. 

Burlingame,  Miss  Kate,  character  and  inge- 
nues, Lizzie  May  Ulmer  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Simmonds  &  Brown  ;  per.ad.,  Clinton, 
N.  Y. 

Burrows,  Chas.  R.,  comedian;  dram  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  110  Fourth 
ave.,  New  York. 

Burrows,  Miss  Ida.,  juveniles;   dram,  agts., 


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HAKBY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Brooks  &  Dickson :  pec.  ad.,  108  Fourth 

ave.,  New  York. 
Butler,  Robert,  comedian  and  pantomimist. 

HanlonBros.:  per.  ad.,  Station  T.,  New 

York. 
Butler.  C.  W.,    leads,  Brooks    &   Dickson's 

Romany     Rye     Co.     A.:     dram,    agts, 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  41  W.  ^3d 

st.,  New  York. 
Butler,  Miss  Alice,  juveniles  and  character, 

Brooks   &  Dickson's   Romany    Rye  Co. 

A.:  dram,   agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson :  per. 

ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 
Byers,  George,  assistant    machinist,  Haulon 

Bros.'  Voyage  en  Snisse  Co.:   per.  ad, 

519  W.  ?th  St.,  Cincinnati. 
Byers,  H.  D.,  genteel  or  character  heavies: 

Bella  Moore  Mountain  Pink  Co. :  dram. 

agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;   per.  ad.,  390 

Clinton  ave.,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
Byran,  W.  H.,  old  men. 'Chanfrati  Co.:  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:    per.   ad.,    (52 

Duane  St.,  New  York. 
.Byrne,  Miss  Bessie  leads:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson:  per  ad.,  132  E.  28th  St.,  New 

York. 

California  Quartette— Morant,  Wyati,  Hol- 
land aud  Wetter;  per.  ad  819  Broad 
way.  New  York. 

Campbell,  Norman,  comedian;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  233  Cumber- 
land St.,  Brooklyn. 

Campbell,  Frank  G.,  leads  and  heavies,  Gus 
Williams' Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  11(36  Broadway,  New 
York. 

Campbell,  Camille,  child  parts:  Gus  Williams' 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown; 
per.  ad.,  1163  Broadway.  New  York. 

Carey,  Miss  Eleanor,  leads,   Harry  Miner's 

Silver  King  Co.  No.  1;  per.  ad.,  People's 

Theatre,  New  York. 
Carhart,  James  L.,  old  men  and  character. 

Shook  &  Collier's  Lights  o'  London  Co. ; 

dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad., 

Pontiac,  Mich. 
Carleton,    Harry,    comedian;     dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.  ad.,  148  Cam- 
bridge st  ,  Boston. 
Carleton,  William,    comedian;    dram,  agts , 

Brooks  &  Dicksou;  per.  ad.,  325  East  14th 

st.,  New  York. 
C'arieton,  Frank  and  Bessie  (specialty),  sketch 

artists;  per.  ad.,  430  Spruce  St.,  Scranton, 

Pa. 


Carroll,  Richard  P.,  light  comedy  and  char.. 
Haulon  Bros. 'Co.;  dram.  agts,.  Simmond* 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  1160  Broadway.  >V>\ 
York. 

Carroll,  R.  M  ,  comedy  and  character,  Hanlon 
Bros.'  Co  :  dram,  agts.,  Simmomls  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  1100  Broadway,  New 
York. 

Champney,  Miss  Evelyn,  soubrettes:  dram. 

agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dicksou:  per.  ad  ,  07  E. 

10th  st.,  New  York. 
•  Chantore,  Miss  Lilian,  juveniles,  B.  McAuley 

Co.:  dram,  agt,  J.  J.  Spies:  per.  ad.,  117 

W.  28th  et ,  New  York. 
Chapman,  Thomas,  old  men  and  character: 

dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.. 

153  E  46th  st..  New  York 
Chaplin,   George  D.,    leading,    Janauschek: 

dram,    agts.,   Simmonds    &    Brown  and 

Spies:    per.  ad.,  245    W.    Eleventh   st., 

New  York. 

Chapman,  Ed,  principal  comedian,  Wilbui 
.       Opera  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  New  York. 
Chappijlle,  C.,  leads  and  heavies:  dram  agt>.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad  ,  12C  E.  12th 

st..  New  York. 
Charles,    Charles,    old    men;    dram     agts. 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  141  N.  Elli- 
ott place,  Brooklyn 
Charles,  George  C.,  comedy  and  character, 

Bartley  Campbell  s  White  Slave  Co.:  per. 

ad.,  53  Nassau  St.,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Chase,  Charles  W.,  juveniles,  Peck's  Bad 
Boy  Co.:  per.  ad.,  013  Centre  ave..  Chi- 
cago. 

!  Chester,  Miss  Kate,  juveniles  and  soubrettes: 
dram,  agls.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per. 
ad..  Chicago,  111. 

Chisnell,  Newton,  characters  aud  old  men; 
Mile.  Aimee's  English  Comedy  Co. :  dram, 
agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Ak- 
ron, O. 

Christie,  Miss  Jennie,  soubrettes:  dram  agts.: 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per  ad.,  52  E.  !»th  st., 
New  York. 

Christie,  Miss  Louise,  juveniles  and  singing 
soubrettes:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son:  per.  ad.,  29  E.  18th  St.,  New  York. 

Chur.  Miss  Emma,  soubrette,  Hyers'  Colored 

Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  John  B.   Jeffery 

Printing  Honse,  Chicago. 
Chur,  John,  Hyers'  Colored  Comedy  Co.;  per. 

ad.,    John   B.  Jeffery    Printing  Housu, 

Chicago. 
Church,  Miss  Lottie,  leads  and  comedy:  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:   per    ad.,    73 

New  Utrecht,  N.  Y. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


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Clarges,  Verner,  comedian,  Barry  &  Fay  Co.: 
dram,  agt.,  J  J  Spies;  per.  ad.,  12  Union 
Square,  New  York. 

Clark,  Miss  Adel,  soubrettes  character  and 
old  women;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  39  Seventh  ave.,  New  York. 

Clark,  Miss  Kittie,  contralto.  Fay  Tenipleton 
Opera  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  Sohmer  &  Co.  Ware- 
rooms,  E.  14th  st.,  New  York. 

Clarke,  Redfleld,  juveniles  and  walking  gents, 
Maude  Atkinson  Co.;  per.  ad.,  care  T.  D. 
Clarke,  Midland,  Mich. 

Clark,  Harry,  comedian,  Shook  &  Collier's 
Lights  o'  London  Co.;  per. ad.,  New  York 
Dramatic  News. 

Clarke,  Miss  Mae,  leads,  Mile.  Rhea  Co.;  per. 
ad.,  33)  Eighth  ave.,  New  York. 

Clarke,  Howell,  properties,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's White  Slave  Co  :  per.  ad  ,  60  E. 
9th  st.,  New  York. 

Claxton,  Miss  Margaret,  juveniles;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dicksou;  per  ad.,  239  W. 
14th  St.,  New  York. 

Clemens,  Harry  C.,  walking  gent,  Felix  A. 
Vincent  Co.;  per.  ad.,  128  Snmmit  St., 
Akron,  O. 

Clements,  Frank,  leads,  Janauschek  Co.; 
dram,  agts.,  Simmoiids  &  Brown:  per. 
ad.,  1166  Broadway,  New  York. 

Clifford,  Ed,  heavies:  dram,  agts..  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  110  Fourth  ave.,  New 
York. 

Clifford,  Miss  Maude,  soubrette,  Hanlon  Bros. 
Co.:  dram.,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson: 
per.  ad.,  234  W.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Clifton,  H.  D.,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson:  per.  ad.,  248  W.  36th  st.,  New 
York. 

Clifton,  Mi*s  Marion  P.,  character  old  wo- 
men: dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson: 
per.  ad.,  101  E.  25th  St.,  New  York. 

Clifton,  Miss  Bessie,  character  old  women; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
60 E.  9th  et.,  New  York. 

Coburn,  S.  K.,  light  comedian  and  juveniles; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad. 
New  York  Clipper. 

Coghlau,  MissEily,  juveniles  and  singing  sou - 
brettes:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  79  W.  57th  St.,  New  York. 

Coghlan,  Miss  Rose,  leads,  Wallack's  Theatre 
Stock  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Wallack's  Theatre, 
New  York. 

Collings,  W.  H.,  old  men  and  character,  Har- 
rison &  Gotirlay  Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds  &  Brown:  per.  ad.,  New  York 
Mirror. 


Coleman,  T.  L..  heavies;  dram.  agts..  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  SiOO  E.  loth  St.,  New 

York. 
Collins,  O.  B..  heavies;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson  ;    per.  ad.,    1319  Aiidrie  St., 

Philadelphia. 
Colson,  Miss  Lizzie,  singing  soubrette;  per. 

ad.,  Crawsfordsville,  Ind. 

Colton,  Harry,  heavies,  Harry  Miner's  Silver 
KingCo.:  dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  People's  Theatre,  New 
York. 

Colville,  J.  M..  juveniles,  Joseph  Murphy 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad  ,  60  E.  9th  St.,  New  York. 

Compston,  Nelson,  leading  heavies,  Bella 
Moore  Co.;  per.  ad.,  164  Vine  St.,  Cincin- 
nati. 

Conly,  J.  E. ,  principal  tenor,  Wilbur  Opera 

Co.;  per  ad.,  Boston. 
Connell,  Edward  L.,  baritone;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  114  Waverly 

Place,  New  York. 
Constantine,  W.  J.,  character  and  old  men; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:, per.  ad., 

34  W.  26th  St.,  New  York. 
!  Conyers,   Joseph    P.,  comedian,     Brooks  & 

Dickson  Romany  Rye  Co.;  dram,  agts  , 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  39  Clinton 

Place,  New  York. 
i  Conway,  Hart,  juveniles  and  comedy;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  box  6, 

Yonkers,  N.  Y. 
i  Conway,    George,    old   men  and   character; 

Harry  Miner's  Silver  King   Co.;    dram. 

agts.,  Simmonds& Brown;  per.  ad.,  Actors' 

Order  of  Friendship,  7  W.  14th  St.,  New 

York. 
Cooke,  Miss  Rosa,  heavy  and  character  old 

women;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 

per.  ad.,  140  W.  26th  St.,  New  York. 

Cook,  Ellworth  (.specialty),  soprano  and  bur- 
lesque, Gibler's  Specialty  Co.;  per.  ad., 

Shelby ville,  Ills. 
Cooper,  Archie,  leads  or  character  ;   dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  40  E. 

12th  st ,  New  York. 
Cooper,  Wm.  H.,  old   men    and    character 

Crossen's  Banker's  Daughter  Co.;  dram. 

agt ,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  355  Deane  St., 

Philadelphia. 
Cooper,  Levy,   heavies  and  character,  Mile. 

Rhea  Co.;  per.  ad.,  56  E.  7th  St.,  New 

York. 
Cooper,  James,  char. ;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;   per.  ad.,  78  Washington  Place, 

New  York. 


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21 


Corbett,  Alexander,  old  men;  T.   W.  Keene 

Co;  per.  ad.,  4  James  St.,  Boston. 
Cornell,   Miss    Elma    juvenile  leads;    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.    ad.,   65 

Dellevan  st.,  Rochester. 
•Co.  left,  Miss  Helen,  juveniles  and  soubrettes ; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

53  Irving  Place,  New  York. 
Cottrell,    Miss   Bessie,    singing    soubrettes; 

dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

73  W.  12th  St.,  New  York. 
Cottrel),  F.  M.,  leads,  heavies  or  juveniles; 

dram,  agt.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  73 

W.  12th  St.,  New  York. 

Couldock,  C.  W.,  leading  old  men  and  charac- 
ter; Madison  Square  1  heatre  Hazel  Kirke 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  Madison  Square  Theatre, 

New  York. 
Courtney,    H.   T.,    juveniles;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks   &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,   154  Scher- 

merhorn  st.,  Brooklyn. 
Cowper.  Will.  C.,  leading  juveniles.  Brooks  & 

Dlckson's  La   Charbonnier   Co.;   dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.  ad.,  113 

Waverly  Place,  New  York. 
•Creese,  Miss  Lizzie, leads:  dram. agts. .Brooks 

&  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  59  W.  24th  St.,  New 

York. 
•Crocker,    Miss   Josephine,    juvenile   leads: 

dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad., 

60  E.  9th  st.,  New  York. 
Crosbie,  W  C.,  comedian  and  stage  manager, 

Flora  Moore  Bunch  of  Keys  Co.;  per.  ad., 

319  7th  St.,  Jersey  City. 
•Camming,  Miss  Addie,  soubrettes  and  dialect 

character:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 

per.  ad.,  672  Broadway.  South  Boston. 
Currier,  F.  J..  character;  dram,  agt?.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Saltersville,  Hudson 

County,  N.  Y. 
Cushman,   Miss   Lillia,    leads:    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad.,  164  W.  23d 

st.,  New  York. 


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Dade,  Chas.,  juvenile;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ai.,  64  E.  9th  St.,  New 
York 

Daly,  M.  C.,  comedian,  Bartley  Campbell's 
Siberia  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Kingsbridge,  New 
York  City. 

Daly.  Wm.  H.,  stage  manager,  Mine.  Janish 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown: 
per.  ad.,  60  W.  4th  St.,  New  York. 

Danvers,  Wm.  H.,  leading  heavy  and  char- 
acter, Carrie  Swain  Co  ;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Philadelphia. 


Dagnan,  W.  J.,  comedy,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W. 
Florence   Co  ;    dram,    agts.,    Brooks    & 
Dickson;    per.    ad.,    2   Christopher  St., 
New  York. 

Davenport,  Miss  Fanny,  starring  in  Fedora; 
E.  H.  Price,  man.;  per.  ad.,  Canton.  Pa. 

Davidson,  Miss  Kate,  character,  Draper's 
Uncle  Tom's  Cabin  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New- 
ark, O. 

Davidson,  Dave,  character;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  48  W.  26th 
St.,  New  York. 

Davidson,  W.  H.,  comedian.  Draper's  Unc'e 
Tom's  Cabin  Co  ;  per.  ad.,  Newark,  O. 

Davis,  Edwin  C.,  utility,   Mile.  Rhea   Co.; 

dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per  ad.,  56  Lake 

St.,  Cleveland,  O. 

Davis,  Miss  Christine,  juvenile  and  sou- 
brettes, Robert  McWade  Co.;  per.  ad., 

1096  Day  st.,  Dubuque,  la. 
Davis,  Miss  Emma  M.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d 

st.,  New  York. 
Davis,  Scott,  old  men;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Ridge  wood,  L.  I. 

Davis,  Frank  L.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  24  W.  30th 
st.,  New  York. 

Davis,  Miss  Marie,  old  women;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  95  New  Ox- 
ford st ,  London. 

Dawson,  Nathan,  reader,  lecturer  and  littera- 
'  tenr;  per.  ad.,  care  Houghton.Mifflin  & 
Co.,  Boston. 

Day,  Wilson,  leads  and  light  cojnedy,  Taver- 
nier  Comedy  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies; 
per.  ad.,  37  Park  St.,  Hartford,  Conn. 

Day,  Murray  E.,  heavies,  old  men  and  char- 
acter; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  131  W.  15th  st.,  New  York. 

Daymond,  Joseph,  old  men;  dram,  agt?., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  61  Fourth 
ave.,  New  York. 

Dayton,  Frank  H.,  comedian,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown.;  per.  ad.,  People's 
Theatre,  New  York. 

De  Amaralda,  Miss  Isabella,  soubrettes:  dram, 
agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad,,  228  W. 
39th  st.,  New  York 

Deal,  W.  C.,  heavy,  character  and  old  men; 
Neil  Burgess'  Vim  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New 
York  Mirror. 

Deane,  Mrs.,  old  women;  dram,  agts .,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  492  Eighth  ave.. 
New  York. 


HARRY  MINKR'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Dean.  A.  G.,  vcntr  loquist,  Heywood  Masto- 
don Minstrels :  per  ad.,  New  York  Clip 
per. 

Detves,  Miss  Ada,  walking  lady,  Wallack's 
Th:atre  Stock  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson:  per.  ad.,  Wallack's  Theatre, 
New  York. 

Deaves,  Miss  Rillie,  juveniles  and  sonbrettee: 
dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickeon:  per.  ad., 
46  W.  24th  at .  New  York. 

De  Bellville,  Frederick,  leads,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  1;  per.  ad.,  People's 
Theatre,  New  York. 

De  Bevoise,  C  ,  juveniles  and  comedy;  dram. 
agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  141  E. 
19th  St.,  New  York. 

De Camo,  (specialty),  juggler,  Andress'  Carni- 
val of  Novelties:  per.  ad.,  New  York 
Clipper. 

De  Forrest.  Miss  Gnssie.  leads:    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  335  E.  19th 

St.,  New  York. 
De  Forrest.  M.  L..  properties  and  responsibles; 

dram.  agts..  Skiff  &  Morgan  (Chicago): 

per.  ad..  159  Loomis  St.,  Chicago,  111. 
De  Forrest.  Miss  Irene,  juvenile  and  leads: 

Louis  Lord  Co.;  per.  ad.,  1191  Euclid  ave., 

Cleveland,  O. 
Defossez,  Miss  Kate,  old  women:  dram,  agts., 

Brooks   &    Dickson;    per.   ad.,  318    W. 

26th  St.,  New  York. 
Begez,  John  F.,  juveniles:  Rehan's  7—20—8 

Co.:  dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per. 

ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 
De    La  Croix,  V.,    baritone;    dram,   agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson,  per.  ad.,  54  E.  9th  at., 

New  York. 

De  Land,  Miss  Annie,  character  old  women; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad..  464  W.  20th  St.,  New  York. 

De  Lange,  Louis,  comedian:  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  Asbury 
Park,  N.  J. 

Delmanning  Bros..  Archie  and  Den,  (speci- 
alty), song  and  dance,  Agnes  Wallace 
Villa  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  Dick  Fitzgerald: 
per.  ad.,  248  Six  h  St.,  Williamsbnrg, 
N.  Y. 

Delmore,  Ralph,  heavies  and  characters: 
dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad.,  238  E.  48th  St.,  New  York. 

De  Mond,  Allen,  leading  heavy,  Lizzie  Evans' 

Fogg's  ^Ferrry  Co:  dram,   agt.,  J.  Alex. 

Brown:    per    ad.,   64  E.  14th   st..   New 

York. 
De   Newbnrne.    < specialty i,    tight  wire   and 

trapeze:  per.  ad..  New  York  Clipper. 


Dennis.   Walter  L.,  heavies   and    character: 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A: 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad  , 

44  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 
Deshon,   Sabra,   heavies  and    leads    in    bur- 
lesque. Agnes    Wallace  Villa:    per    ad.. 

New  York  Clipper. 
De  Vere,  George  F.,  Jr.,  character:  Bartley 

Campbell's  Siberia  Co.;  dram.  agts..  Sim- 

monds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Ronkonkoma, 

Long  Island,  N.  Y. 
De  Vernon,  Frank,  juvenile  leads:  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  11!»  E.  93d 

st. ,  New  York. 
Devereaux,    J.    P.,    (specialty),    black    face 

comedy:  per.  ad.,  1238 Moyamensing  ave., 

Philadelphia. 
Devere,  Miss  Elsie,  soubrettes;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  316  E.  :>?th 

st.,  New  York. 
Devoy,  John,  (specialty),  topical  vocalist:  per. 

ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Deyo,  Mrs.  Kate,  old  women:   dram.  agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickeon:    per.    ad.,    215    W. 

36th  st.,  New  York. 
Dickson,  Chas.   S.,  leads,  Robson  &  Crane 

Co.;  per.  ad..  134  Bowery,  New  York. 

Dickson.  Miss  Belle,  Boubrettes  and  boys,  Har- 
rison &  Gourlay:  dram.  agts..  Simmonds 

&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 
Dillm,  A.,  old  men  and  character,  Baker  & 

Farron  Co. ;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per. 

ad.,  443  W.  57th  St.,  New  York. 
Dixon,  Wm.,  comedian:  dram,  agts,  Brooks 

&   Dickson:  per.  ad.,  115  Fourth  ave., 

New  York. 
Doherty,  E.  T.,  properties  and  utilities,  Ethel 

Tucker   Comedy    Co  ;    per.    ad.,    Opera 

House,  Wyandotte,  Kan. 
Don,  Miss  Laura,  juvenile  leads.  Brooks  & 

Dickson's  La    Charbonnier   Co.;    dram. 

agts.,    Brooks  <fc    Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44 

\V.  23d  st.,  New  York. 
Donald.  Miss  Nellie,  juveniles:  dram.  agts. 

Brooks*  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  152  E.  28th 

St.,  New  York. 
Donaldson,    W.    C  ,    leading    heavy.    Mlh  . 

Aimee's  English  Comedy  Co  ;  per.  ad. T 

110  Dandas  St.,  Toronto,  Canada. 
Donman,  Ralph,  heavies;  dram.  agts..  Brooks 

&  Dickson:    per.  ad.,  115   S.    Sharp   *t. 

Brooklyn. 
Dooley.Thos.  H.,  master  machinist,  Hanlon 

Bros.  Co  :  per.  ad.,  31  Elliot  St.,  Boston. 
Dorian,  Miss  Minnie  C.,  eoubrettes:   dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:     per.  ad.,  81 

Johnston  St.,  Brooklyn. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


Dorian,  Alf.  (.specialty),  serpent  man,  Gar- 
diner's Zozo  the  Magic  Queen  Co. ;  dram, 
agt.  J.  Alex  Brown;  per.  ad.,  648  Broad- 
way, New  York. 

Bond,  Frank,  heavies  and  characters.  Brooks 
&  Dickson  X  Romany  Rye  Co.;  dram, 
agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad. ,155 
2d  St..  New  York. 

Douglass,  Byron,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  54  W.  24th 
St..  New  York. 

Douglass,  Miss  Ethel,  old  women;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Grand 
View  Hotel,  New  York. 

Douglass,  Miss  Belle,  ^character  old  women; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
213  E.  21st  St.,  New  York. 

Douglass,  Miss  Annie,  old  women;  dram. 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  289  E. 
79th  St.,  New  York. 

Downing,  Robert  L.,  starring  in  Tally  Ho, 
F.  B.  Murtha,  manager;  per.  ad  ,  Park 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Downs,  Miss  Clara,  soubrettes  and  boys,  Bart- 
ley  Campbell's  White  Slave  Co  ;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Brent- 
wood  Hotel,  New  York. 

Downs,  Miss  Kate,  juveniles  and  sonbrettes, 
C.  B.  Bishop  Comedy  Co  ;  dram,  agt ,  J.  J. 
Spies;  per.  ad  ,  62  Barre  st.,  Baltimore. 

Drake,  Chas.,  heavies  and  old  men,  Charlotte  ! 
Thompson  Co.;    dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  200  B.  37th  st,.  New 
York. 

Dray  ton,  Frank,  comedian,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  per.  ad.,  People's 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Drew,  Maurice  F..  juvenile  leads,  Romany  i 
Rye  Co.  B. :  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick-  j 
son;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d  St..  New  York. 

Drew,  I.  N.,  heavies  and  character;  Brooks  &  I 
Dickson's  In  the  Ranks  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  j 
Brooks   &  Dickson;    per.    ad.,    2103  Mt. 
Vernon  St.,  Philapelphia. 

Drew,  John,  comedian,  Daly's  Theatre  Stock  ; 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  Daly's  Theatre,  New  York.  | 

Drumeir,     Frank,    juveniles;     dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1917  Carmac 

st..  Philadelphia. 
Drury,  Thomas  B.,    eccentric   comedy    and  '. 

character,  Hudson  Jerrold  Co.;    per.  ad.,  ; 

Lafayette,  Ind. 
Dudley,  Mies  Ella,  leads,  Broadway  Theatre 

Co.;  per.  ad..  New  York  Clipper. 

Dudley,  Miss  Annabel,  sonbrette  and  char- 
acter; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson: 
per.  ad .,  60  W.  4th  St.,  New  York. 


Dudley,  Miss  Marie,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

24  W.  80th  st.,  New  York. 
Dudley,  Walter,  comedian,  Metropolitan  The- 

atre Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Dngan,  Chas.,  baritone;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  134  E.  24th  St.,  New 

York. 
Duncan,  W.  F.,  old  men;  dram,  agts..  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,   16  Russell    place, 

Brooklyn. 

Dunne,  John  W.,    leads,  Patti  Rosa's  Co.; 

dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  12  Union 

square,  New  York. 
Durr  de  Bang,  Miss  Sadie,  mezzo    soprano 

and  sonbrette,  J.  H.  Kean's  Mrs.  Part- 

irgtonCo.  ;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 

Du  Sanld,  Miss  Gabrielle,  leads,  Union  Square 
Theatre  Stock  Co.  ;  dram.  agts.  ,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  54  W.  26th  St.,  New 
York. 

Dustan,  Mrs.  R.  J.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  39  W.  36th 
st.,  New  York. 


Eagle,  O.  W.,  juveniles  and  heavies;  dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Care 

New  York  Mirror,  New  York. 
Eans,    Frank,  heavies  and  old  men;    J.  G 

Stuttz'  Co.  ;  per.  ad.,  Houston,  Tex.,  care 

A.  Clay. 
Earle,  Clark,  juveniles,  J.   K.  Emmett  Co.; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

318  W.  Lombard  St.,  Baltimore. 
Earle,  Miss  Mattie,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  239  W.  28th  St.,  New 

York. 
Earle,  Miss  A.,  singing  soubrettes  and  boys; 

per.  ad.,  142  E.  87th  St.,  New  York. 
Eddinger,  Lawrence,  character  and  old  men, 

Bartley    Campbell's   Siberia  Co.:   dram 

agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Al- 

bany, N.  Y. 
Edgar,  Louis,  character  and  comedy;  dram. 

agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  New 

York  Clipper. 
Edgerly,  William,  character,  B-ooks  &  Dick- 

son's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A.,    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,   44  W.  23d 

St.,  New  York. 
Edgington,  Miss  Lillian,  juveniles;  dram.  agts. 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  54  W.  24th 

St.,  New  York. 
Edmunds,    Les'ie,    juveniles;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.  ad  ,  138  W.  33d 

st.,  New  York. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Miss  Mabel  Stanton, 
LEADING  LADY. 

En  ton  r  Murphy's  Kerry  Gow  Co. 

Permanent  address: 

SYRACUSE,  N.  Y. 


Wm,  McCready, 

OLD  MEN,  DIALECTS  AND  COMEDY, 
With  Patti  Rosa  "Co. 


Charline  Weidman, 

SOUBRETTE  AND  CHARACTERS. 

Aimee    Comedy     Co.,    Maurice 
Grau,  Manager. 

Season   i884-'8s. 


Address  :     J.  J   SPIES, 

or  as  above,  at  A.  O.  of  F., 
••  7  W.  1 4th  Street, 

New  York, 


Jessie  West, 

SOUBRETTES, 

With   B.  McAuley. 


"  Clip,"  in  "  Uncle  Dan'l." 

"  Chubb,"  in  "  The  Jerseyman." 


Permanent  address: 

124  East  nth  St.,  • 
New  York  City. 


E.  S.  Halstead, 

COMEDIAN. 

Address:  care  of  J.  J.  SPIES, 
12  UNION  SQUARE,  NEW  YORK, 

or  1138  S.  nth  Street, 

Philadelphia,  Pa. 


D.  Gilfether, 

HEAVIES  and 

CHARACTERS, 
With  B.  McAuley's  Company. 
J.  J.  SPIES,  Agent. 

Permanent  address: 

18  Boylston  St , 
Boston,  Mass. 


Miss  Laura  Wallace, 

LEADING  AND  LIGHT  COMEDY. 

Aimee  Comedy  Co. 

Maurice  Grau,  Manager. 
Season  i884-'8s. 


Frank  Leo, 

The  Popular  Young 
CHARACTER  ACTOR  &  VOCALIST, 

Supported  by  the  D.  S.  Harold 
Combination. 

Repertoire  :  "  East  Lynne,"  "  Uncle  Tom's 
Cabin,"  "Oliver  Twist,"  "Two  Orphans," 
"  felon's  Bond,"  "Vagabond  Tim." 

New  Scenery,  Wardrobe.  Printing,  etc. 

Under  the  management  of  D.S.  HAROLD. 

Permanent  address:  489  BROADWAY, 
EAST  ALBANY,  N.  Y. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


Edmunds.  Miss  Anna  Jean,  singing  sou- 
brettes; dram  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad..  138  W.  33d  St.,  New  York. 

Edmunds.  Chas.  J..  hads,  Hazel  Kirke  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  46  W.  24th  St.,  New  York. 

Edmunds.  Loe,  tuba  and  double  bass,  J.  B. 
Stuttz  Dramatic  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Houston 
Texas,  care  A.  Clay. 

Edward,  J.  L.,  character,  old  men  and 
heavies:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad,,  23  Washington  place,  New  York. 

Edwards.  James  L.,  old  men  and  heavies, 
Clara  Morris  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies; 
per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Edwards,  Miss  Amelia,  juveniles,  Evans  & 
Hoey's  Meteors;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies; 
per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Edwards,  Jas.  S.  and  Katie,  (specialty,)  dram- 
atic and  vocal  artists;  per.  ad.,  Edward's 
Theatre,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

Edwins,  Mrs.  Chas  ,  character  and  comedy, 
old  women;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad  ,  46  W.  24th  8t ,  New  York. 

Egbert,  T.  F.,  leads  and  heavies;  dram.  agts. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  245  W.  37th 
St.,  New  York. 

Ehrent,  H.,  baritone:  dram,  agts..  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  71  E.  2d  St..  New  York. 

Elliott,  Gilbert,  leading  juveniles,  Salsbury's 
Troubadours;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies,  12 
Union  Square,  New  York. 

Elliott.  Miss  Nettie,  walking  lady  and  char- 
acter, old  women,  Standard  Comedy  Co. : 
per.  ad.,  Northville,  N.  Y. 

Elmer,  Chas  J,,  juveniles  leads:  per.  ad.,  719 
E.  4th  St.,  South  Boston,  Mass. 

Elmore,  Miss  Florence,  leads:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  St.  Stephen's 
Hotel,  E.  llth  St.,  New  York. 

Elmore,  Harvey  E.,  Langley  &  Elmore's  Com- 
edy Co.:  per.  ad.,  News  Letter,  Chicago. 

Eldridge,  Chas.  E.,  negro,  comedy,  Pulse  of 
New  York  C».:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson:  per.  ad.,  205  E.  88th  St.,  New 
York. 

Ellis,  Miss  Marah,  character,  old  women: 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad  . 
Moulton  House,  Chicago. 

Ellsler,  Miss  Annie,  soubrettes;  dram,  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  Academy  of 
Music,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

Ellsworth.  Chas.  (specialty),  change  artist  and 
comedian,  Wilbur  &  Ryan's  New  Consol- 
idated Minstrels:  per.  ad.,  Osage  Mission, 
Kansas.  . 

Endres,  J.  P.,  juveniles  and  light  comedy. 


Tavernier  Comedy  Co.:  dram,  agt .  J.  J. 

Spies;  per.  ad.,  911  Albany  st.,  Boston. 
Enos,  A.   G.,  juveniles  and  heavies:  dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  459  W. 

43d  St.,  New  York. 
Enscoe,  Jas.,    master  carpenter,  Brooks    & 

Dickson's     Romany    Rye     Co.;      dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  105  E. 

13th  St.,  New  York. 
Erwood,  Robert  J  ,  comedy  and  character: 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad., 

333  E.  75th  St.,  New  York. 
'  Eulick,    Miss    Stella,  walking  lady  and  old 

women,  J.  G.  Stnttz  Dramatic  Co.;  per. 

ad.,  Temple,  Texas. 
j  Eveleth,  Miss  Ray,  soubrettes,  Neil  Burgess' 

Vim   Co.;     dram,   agts.,    Simmonds    & 

Brown;    per.  ad.,  486  Sixth  St.,  Buffalo, 

N.  Y. 
Evelyn,  Miss  Carlotta,  juvenile  leads:  dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad  ,  143  W. 

15th  st.,  New  York. 
j  Everitt,  L.  H.,  stage  manager,  old  men  and 

comedy,    Frederick   Warde    Co.;    dram. 

agts. ,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  320  E. 

24th  St.,  New  York. 

Eyre,  Miss  Sophie,  juvenile  leads,  Wallack's 
I         Theatre   Stock   Co.;  per.  ad.,  Wallack's 

Theatre,  New  York 
I  Eyre,  Gerald,  leads,  Pulse  of  New  York  Co  : 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

Lambs'  Club,  New  York. 
|  Eytinge,  Miss  Rose,  starring;   Cyril  Searle, 

man.;  dram,   agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickscn: 

per.  ad.,  140  E.  271h  st ,  New  York. 
Eytinge,  Walter,  juvenile  and  heavies:  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  955 

Broadway,  New  York. 


Fanshawe,  Arthur  L.,  character  and  stage 

manager,  Heywood's  Mastodon  Minstrels; 

per.  ad.,  8  N.  4th  st..  Troy.  N.  Y. 
Farnham,  D.,  juvenile.  Harry  Miner's  Silver 

King  No.  2;  per.  ad.,  People's  Theatre, 

New  York. 
Farnnm,  MissAdele,  soubrettes;  per.  ad.,  231 

Eustis  St.,  Boston, 
Fairchild.  Richard,  responsibles;  per.  ad..  500 

Congress  St.,  E.  Detroit.  Mich. 
Farron,  T.  J..  comedy  star,  Baker  &  Farron 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  115  Westave.,  Buffalo,  N.Y. 
Farron,  Mrs.,  old  women  and  heavies,  Clara 

Morris  Co.;    dram,   agts.,  Simmouds  & 

Brown;  per.  ad.,  323  82d  St.,  New  York. 
Farwell,  C.  L  ,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  201  E.  30th  St.,  New 

York 


HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Feeley,  Al.  K.,  stage  manager,  Mile.  Aimee's 
English  Comedy  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  1160 Broadway, 
New  York. 

Ferguson,  W.  J..  comedy  and  character. 
Madison  Square  Theatre  Called  Back  Co.; 
dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.. 
151  Adams  St..  Brooklyn,  L.  I. 

Ferguson,    J.    F.,    character     and    heavies: 
Brooks    &  Dickson's    La  Charbonniere  ! 
Co.;  dram,  agts., Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ' 
ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New  York, 

Ferree.  Owen,  stage  manager  and  character.  ; 
Mile.  Rhea  Co.;  dram.  agt..  J.  J.  Spies;  j 
per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Fessler,  Walter  W.,  juveniles,  Gns  Williams'  i 
Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  i 
per.  ad.,  Greenville,  Pa. 

Fetter,  Miss  Selina,  leads,    Brooks  &  Dick-  ; 
son's  In   the  Banks    Co. :    dram,  agts  ,  ! 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1511  Broad- 
way. New  York. 

Field,  Miss  Emma,  juveniles-and  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts,,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per  ad., 
50  W.  19th  St.,  New  York. 

Field,  Miss  Frances,  juveniles;  Fred.  Warde 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  '• 
ad.,  323  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 

Fillmore,  Harry  E.,  responsible:  per.  ad..  New  ~ 

York  Mirror. 
Fisher,  Alexander,  old  men,  character  and  '• 

stage  manager,  Bertha  Welby  Co.:  dram. 

agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  Room  14,  No.  7  j 

W.  14th  St.,  New  York. 
Fisher,  Alf.,  character  comedian,  Daly's  The-  , 

atre  Stock  Co.:    dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;   per.  ad.,  Daly's  Theatre,  New  ; 

York. 
Fisher,  Chas.  E.,  chaiacter  comedian;  dram. 

agte.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad  ,  42  St,  : 

Mark's  Place. 
Fisher,  Geo.  E.,  comedy  and  singing;  dram,  i 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad  ,  60  E.  i 

9th  St.,  New  York. 
Fisher,  Miss  Jennie    character   dialect  and 

singing,  old  women;  dram,  agts..  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  60  E.  9th  St.,  New 

York. 
Fisher,  Perkins  D.,  comedian  and  character 

actor:      Brooks    &    Dickson's    In     the  j 

Ranks,  Co.:  dram,   agts.,  Simmonds  & 

Brown:  per.   ad..  23  Moseley  ave.,  Dor-  i 

Chester,  Mass. 
Fitz  Allen,  Miss  Adelaide,  juevnilee:  dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad  ,  199 

Sth  ave  ,  New  York. 

zgerald,  W.   H.,  comedian;  dram.  a<rN.. 


Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  6  E.  14th  St., 
New  York. 

Fitzpatrick.  J.  H.,  heavies:  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  In  the  Ranks  Co.:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  DicKson:  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d 
St.,  New  York. 

Fisk,  Miss  May,  leading;  per.  ad..  17  W.  27th 
St.,  New  York. 

Fisk,  Harry  C.,  treasurer;  per.  ad.,  New 
Rochelle,  New  York. 

Fitch,  Carl  Irving  (specialty),  solo  concert, 
harmonica  and  baritone  vocalist;  dram, 
agt.,  J.  Alex.  Brown;  per.  ad.,  234  E. 
34th  St.,  New  York. 

Flagg.  Jaied.  comedian:  dram.  agts..  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  25  E.  14th  St..  Xew 

York. 
Flagg,  Miss   Clara,    juveniles:  dram.    agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.   ad..  Ill  E.  2Tth 

st.,  New  York. 
Fleming,   Miss  Marian,  sonbrettes.  Mr.  and 

Mrs.  Geo.    S.   Knight  Co.:  dram.   agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson:    per.  ad..  65  Irving 

Place.  New  York. 

Fletcher,  Howard.  Watts  &  Dorsey  i  spe- 
cialty) Jubilee  Quartet,  Memphis  Stu- 
dents: per.  ad. .cor.  Broadway  and  9th  st.. 
New  York. 

Flohr,  Miss  Belle,  soubrettes:  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  59  W.  -.'1th 
St.,  New  York. 

Forrest.  J.  W.,  heavies  and  old  men:  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  440  W. 
31st  St.,  New  York. 

Forrester,  Miss  Fanny  W.,  juveniles  and  sing- 
ing soubrettes:  dram.  agts..  Brooks  «fc 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  131  Enstis  St.,  Boston. 

Forster,  Miss  Louise,  leads:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Rockaway 
Beach,  L.  I. 

Fosdick,    Miss   Flora   M.,    juveniles:    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  :o  E. 

9th  st.,  New  York. 
Fostell,  Albert  and  Lottie  (specialty  i.  musical, 

sketch  and  change  artists:  per.  ad..  341  E. 

87th  si..  New  York. 

Foster,  Charles,  eccentric  comedy  and  char- 
acter, Harry  Miner's  Silver  King  Co  No. 
1:  per.  ad.,  201  East  116th  St.,  cor.  Third 
ave.,  New  York. 

Foster.  F.  R.,  leading  heavies:  Hartley  Camp- 
bell's White  Slave  Co.:  per.  ad..  3n5W. 
22d  St.,  New  York. 

Foster,  Mrs.  F.  R.,  first  old  women  and  char- 
acter; Bartley  Campbell's  White  Slave- 
Co.:  per.  ad..  305  W.  22d  st..  New  York. 


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37 


Foster,  M.,  old  men;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson:  per.  ad  ,  216  Jay  St.,  Brooklyn. 

Poster,  Miss  Evelyn,  leads,  Stafford-Foster 
Co. ;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 

Foy,  Miss  Bertha,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  box  1979, 
Bridgeport,  Conn. 

Fox,  D.  F.,  leads,  Maud  Atkinson  Co.:  per. 
ad..  364  N.  Franklin  St.,  Chicago. 

Francis,  Geo.,  char,  and  old  men;  Brooks  & 
Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d 
st..  New  York. 

Francis,  Miss  Fannie,  juvenile  leads  and  sou- 
brettes;    Whiteley's   Hidden   Hand  Co.;  j 
dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad. 
New  Bedford,  Mass. 

Frankau,  Joseph,  comedian;  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  La  Charbonnier  Co.;  dram,  agts  ,  , 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  44  W.  23d  st. 
New  York. 

Franklin,  Lester,  character,  New  York  Co.: 
per.  ad.,  St.  Charles  Hotel,  Chicago. 

Fraser,  Frank,  low  comedy,  G  A.  Hill's  The   ! 
atre  Co. ;  per.  ad  ,  New  York  Clipper. 

Frawley,  T.  D.,  juvenile,  Barry  &  Fay  Come- 
dy Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  ; 
12  Union  sq.,  New  York. 

Freeman,    Miss  Ada,  character,  old  women 

and  soprano:   Hyers'  Comedy  Co:  per.  ad. 

484  State  st.,  Chicago. 
Freeman,  Max, character:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  42  W.  23d  st.,  New 

York. 
Freeman,  Maurice  S.,  juvenile;  Katie  Putman  j 

Co.;  dram.  »gts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per. 

ad.,  315  E.  14th  st..  New  York. 
Freeth,    Miss    Nina,  sonbrette;    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  108  E.   llth  j 

st..  New  York. 
Frew,  Chas.,  character  and  comedy,  Sothern  : 

Comedy  Co.;    per.  ad.,  74  Superior  st.,  > 

Cleveland,  O. 
Frye,    Miss  Alice,    juveniles  ;    dram     agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  215  W.  15th  [ 

st  ,  New  York 
Fulmer  &  Perry  (specialty).  Dave  and  Ed.,  ' 

boy  mesmerists:  per.  ad.,  5  Mathewson 

St.,  Providence,  R.  I. 
Fuller,  Hugh,  old  men  and  character;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  & 'Dickson;  per.  ad.,  54  W. 

13th  st.,  New  York. 
Fuller,  W.,  heavies;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  54  W.   12th  st.,  New 

York. 
Furlong,  J.  R..  comedy  and  character;  dram. 

agts..   Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad..  141 

Orchard  St.,  New  York. 


G     

Gale,  George,  burlesque  lyric  artis%  Barlow- 
Wilson  Minstrels;  per.  ad..  76  E.  Michi- 
gan st.,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

Gallagher,  Miss  May,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  Pier-mount, 
New  York. 

Gallagher,  Miss  Maggie,  soubrettes;  dram, 
agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  461 
Sixth  ave.,  New  York. 

Gallagher,  M.  J.,  comedy,  Her  Atonement 
Co.;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad.,  13  Sixth  ave..  New  York. 

Gangton,  Miss  Genie,  soubrettes;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  53  S.  Wash- 
ington sq. ,  New  York. 

Garland,  Geo.  S.  (specialty),  Dutch  comedy; 

New  York  Clipper. 
Garrick,  Mrs.  Eva,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 

dram,  agts..    Brooks    &   Dickson,    New 

York. 
Garrick,  Thos.   E.,  juveniles;    dram,    agte., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  157  W.  20th 

st.,  New  York. 
Gardner,  Miss  E.,  heavy  leads;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  268  W.  21st 

St.,  New  York. 
Gaylord,  Dwigat.   responsible.   T.  W.  Keene 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  33  Ash  st.,  Chelsea,  Mass. 
Gayler,  Miss  Grace,   character   old   women; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.. 

282  Putnam  ave.,  Brooklyn. 
Gerard,  Miss  Lillian,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  West  Haven, 

Conn. 

Germon,    Miss    Eftie,    leads;    dram,    agts.', 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  50  E.  10th 

st.,  New  York. 
Germaine,  R.,  heavies  or  light  comedy;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.  ad.,  119 

Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 
GiHay,  Charles,  comedian,   Chic  Coterie  in 

Collars  and  Cuffs;  per  ad.,  Harry  Miner's 

Bowery  Theatre,  New  York. 
Gillow.  Wm.,  character  comedy  and  old  men, 

Duff's  Standard  Opera  Co.;  per.  ad.,  226 

W.  33d  St.,  New  York. 
Gilfether,  D.,  heavies  and  characters.  B.  Mc- 

Auley's  Co.:  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies:  per. 

ad.,  18  Boylston  st.,  Boston. 
Gilfillan,  Wm.    A.,  lead?,  Gardner's  Only  a 

Farmer's  Daughter:    dram.    agt..    J.    J. 

Spies;  per.  ad..  New  Haven.  Conn. 
Gibbs,  Robert  P.,  juvenile  and  comedy:  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  46  W. 

15th  St.,  New  York. 


28  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


TEMPLETON 


OF   EXTRA    INTEREST. 

Appearance  of  the  Finest  Company  in  Comic  Opera, 
•p 

FAY 
Y 

O  P  K  R  A.     COMP  A/IST  Y. 

33  STAR  ARTISTES. 
FAY  TEMPLETON,  HARRY  BROWN, 

QUEEN  OF  COMIC  OPERA.  THE  GREAT  COMEDIAN. 

ALICE  VANE,  LILLIE  WEST,   MLLE.  DIARD.  Sopranos. 

SIGNOB  GEO.  OLMI,  WM.  GUIBERSON,  Baritones. 

GEO.  TRAVERNER,  SIG.  NOVELLO,  Tenors. 

Great  Company,  unrivaled  Chorus,  in  the  best  of  Comic  Operas. 
GlROFLE-GlROFLA,      CARMEN,       LA      BELLE      COQUETTE, 

FATINITZA,    MASCOTTE,   ETC 

li  The  best  Company  in  Comic  Opera  in  America." "  FAY  TEMPLETON  the  very  best 

Comic  Opera  Artiste." "  HAKRT  BROWN  is  the  King  of  Comedians  in  Comic  Opera." 

PLAYING  TO  CROWDED   HOUSES  FROM   NEW  YORK  TO  SAN  FRANCISCO. 
APPEARING  IN  ALL  THE  PRINCIPAL  CITIES  DURING  THE  SEASON. 

Address,  immediately,  JOHN  TEMPLETON, 

Care  of  182  Fulton  St.,  New  York  City. 


T.  D.  Frawley.       Juveniles. 

SEASON    i883-'4  WITH 

Miner's  (F.  C.  Bangs)  Silver  King  Company. 

SEASON  1884- '5  WITH 

Barry  &  Fay  Comedy  Company. 

Burlington  Hawkeye,  Dec.  15: 

"The  juvenile  role  was  personated  agreeably  by  Mr.  T.  D. 
FRAWLEY,  who,  by  the  way,  is  an  ex-member  of  the  Associate  Press 
at  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  has  forsaken  journalism  in  favor  of  the 
stage." 

Denver  (Col.)  Evening  World,  Nov.  7,  1882: 
"  Mr.  FRAWLEY  was  especially  noticeable." 

Denver  Tribune,  Nov.  7 : 

"Mr.  FRAWLEY'S  easy,  natural  character  at  once  achieved  a  large 
share  of  the  affections  and  applause  of  the  audience  last  night." 

Cheyenne  Sun,  Nov.  25: 

"Mr.  FRAWLEY  is  a  young  man,  a  former  member  of  the  Wash- 
ington Press,  and  promises  some  day  to  become  famous." 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


29 


Gilbert,  Lew,  comedian,  Hyers'  Colored 
Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Jno.  B.  Jeffrey 
Printing  House,  Chicago. 

Gilbert,  Jas.  M.,  character  comedian:  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickgon;  per.  ad.,  36  W 
£6th  St.,  New  York. 

Gilligan,  H.  Victor.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  28  Chester 
sq.,  Boston. 

Gilmonr,  J.  H.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  85  Union  ave.,  Mon- 
treal. 

Gilray,  Miss  Julia,  soubrettes  and  boys, 
Brooks  &  Dickson  s  Romany  Eye  Co.  A. ; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
454  Second  ave.,  New  York. 

Gilpin,  Miss  Sophia  L,  juveniles;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Cum- 
berland, Md. 

Girard,  Frank,  stage  manager,  Tony  Pastor's 
Co;,  per.  ad.,  Tony  Pastor's  Theatre,  New 
York. 

Glassford,  Kate,  juveniles;  dram,  agts , 
Brooks  &  Dickgon;  per.  ad.,  245  W.  37th 
St.,  New  York. 

Gleason,  A.  L.,  tiainer  of  animals,  Tony  De- 
nier's  Pantomime  and  Specialty  Co. ;  per. 
ad.,  Greenwich,  Washington  Co.,  N.  Y. 

Glenn,  Sam'l  W.,  old  men,  character  and 
comedy;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dicksen; 
per.  ad.,  49  Valley  St.,  Baltimore. 

Glenny,  T.  H.,  character  and  old  men;  dram. 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  154  W. 
20th  St.,  New  York. 

Glover,  Russell  S.,  tenor;  dtam.  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1&3  W.  44th  st.,  New 
York. 

Glover,  Louis  M.,  juveniles,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  In  the  Ranks  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  <fc  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1293  Broad- 
way, New  York. 

Godfrey,  Miss  Carrie,  prima  donna,  Rice  & 
Dixey's  Adonis  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  41  E.  10th  st.  New 
York. 

Golden,  Frank  (specialty),  banjoist  and  co- 
median, Healy's  Indian  Show;  per.  ad., 
332  E.  114th  gt.,  New  York. 

Goldthorp,  Miss  Helen,  juveniles;  per.  ad., 
Room  29,  Wescott  block,  Richmond,  Ind. 

Goldthoip,  Arthur,  juveniles  and  light  come- 
dy, Agnes  Wallace-Villa  Co.;  per.  ad., 
New  York  Mirror. 

Gonzaleze,  Miss  Fannie,  character  old  women 
and  singiag  soubrette,  Jos.  Jefferson  Co. ; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickeon;  per.  ad., 
526  W.  33d  St.,  New  York. 


Gonzalez,    Mrs.    Frankie,    character;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks    &  Dickgon;  per.  ad  ,  l.'O 

Castle  St.,  Boston,  suite  2. 
Goodrich,  Mrs.  Joan,  juveniles  and  soubrettes, 

Brooks  &  Dickson's   Romany  Rye  Co.; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

18  Cottage  Place,  New  York. 
Goodwin,    Miss  Myra  (specialty),   s-ong  and 

dance,  Tony  Pastor's  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Bos- 
ton. 
Gordon,  Miss  Jewell,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  315   Ninth 

St.,  Philadelphia. 
Gossin,  Leslie,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickgon;  per.  ad.,  345  W.  29th  St..  New 

York. 

Gourley,  Miss  Maude,  juveniles;  dram,  agt*., 

Brooks   &  Dickeon;  per.  ad.,  231  W.  2  d 

St.,  New  York. 
Grady,  T.  J.,  comedian,  Barry  &  Fay  Co.; 

dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  12  Union 

sq.,  New  York. 
Graham,  R.  E.,  comedian,  starring  in  Wanted 

a    Partner;    dram,    agts.,   Simmonds    & 

Brown;  per.  ad.,   110  Fourth  ave.,  New 

York. 
Granger,  Will  F.,  juveniles,  Devil's  Auction 

Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  22  N. 

Ninth  St.,  Philadelphia. 

Granville,    R.    P.,    old    men;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  140  E.  15th 

st.,  New  York. 
Grandil,  E.  E.,  heavies;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Morton  House,  New 

York. 
Graves,  C.  L.,  business  and  stage  manager, 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany  Rye   Co.: 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.. 

112  Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 
Gray,  Neil,  character  and  old  men,  Brooks  & 

Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.    A;    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W. 

23d  St.,  New  York. 
Gray,  Miss  Mary,  character  and  old  women, 

Sothern  Comedy  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J. 

Spies;  per.  ad.,  Box  169,  Key  Port,  N.  J. 
Gray,  Mme.  Katherine,  leading  heavies  and 

dramatic   reader;  per.  ad.,  Grand  Opera 

House,  Richmond,  Ind. 
Gray,   Miss   Lizzie,  character,    «ld  women; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

1121  Chestnut  St.,  St.  Louis. 
Gray,  Miss  Alice,  heavy  and   character,  old 

women;  dram,   agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 

per.  ad.,  355  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 
Gray,  Miss  Elsie,  sonbrettes  and  boys;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickgon;  per.  ad.,  60  E. 

Ninth  st,  New  York. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Gray,  Miss  Ada.  sonbrettes;  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  5  E.  12th  st., 
New  York. 

Green  &  Seville.  James  F.  and  Dot,  specialty, 
character  and  sketch  artists,  Rentfrow's 
Jolly  Pathfinders;  per.  ad..  New  York 
Clipper. 

Gregory.  Nathan  W..  stage  manager.  Crossen's 
Banker's  Daughter  Co.;  dram.  agts..  Sim- 
monds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  P.  O.  Box  197, 
Rahway.  N.  J. 

Gregory  &  Cransel.  Geo.  L.  and  Frank  (spe- 
cialty), dialect  comedians  and  pantomim- 
ists;  per.  ad.,  421  W.  54th  st.,  New  York. 

Gregory.    Miss   Eliza  L..  leading,  jnveniles;  , 
dram.  agts..  Simmouds  &  Brown:  per.  ad., 
P.  O.  Box  197,  Rahway.  N.  J. 

Greiner,  W.  M.,  character  and  eccentric  co- 
median, Metropolitan  Comedy  Co.;   per-  j 
ad..  Fairinount.  Va. 

Grisel,  Miss  Mamie,  juveniles,  singing  sou- 
brette;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  > 
per.  ad.,  270  W.  38th  st..  New  York. 

Grisel,  Louis  R..  old  men;  dram  agts..  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad..  270  W.  38th  st.,  New 
York. 

Griswold,  Miss  Bessie,  walking  lady,  Only  a 
Fanner's  Daughter  Co.;  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Ill  W.  33d 
st.,  New  York. 

Grosse.  Benjam  n.  stage  carpenter,  Romany 
Rye  Co.  No.  1;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad..  404  W.  36th  St.,  New 
York. 

Guthrie.  Miss  Francesca,  prinia  donna;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  New 
York  Dramatic  News. 

Guthrie,  8.  J.  (specialty),  ventriloquist;  per.  , 
ad  ,  163  E.  93d  St..  New  York. 


II 


Hadley,  Miss  Lillian,  soubrettes  and  juven- 
iles; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad.,  22  E.  13th  st..  New  York. 

Hague.  J.  W.,  old  men  and  character;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  203  W. 
22dst.,  New  York. 

Hall.  Mrs.  Clinton,  juveniles;  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Soldiers' 
Home,  Dayton.  O. 

Hall,  Charles  Berrien,  responsibles,  Miln 
Dramatic  Co.;  per.  ad.,  box  242,  Hyde 
Park,  111. 

Hall,  Clinton,  leads  :  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Soldiers'  Home,  Day- 
ton. 


Hall,  A.  E.,  jnveniles  and  light  comedy,  Fra- 

zer  &  Cleveland's  People's  Theatre  Co. ; 

per.  ad.,  box  82,  North ville,  N.  Y. 
Halsted,  J.  G  ,  juvenile  ;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  75  E  10th  St.,  New 

York. 

Halstead,  E.  S.,  comedian,  Patti  Rosa  Co.; 
dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies:  per.  ad.,  1138  S. 
llth  st..  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Halloway.  Miss  Maggie,  soubrettes  and  ec- 
centric comedy;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad..  232  E.  34th  St.,  New 
York. 

Hamilton,  T.  C.,  heavies;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad..  146  High  st..  Brook- 
lyn. 

Hamilton.  F.  C.,  leading  heavies  or  juveniles, 
Dickson's  Sketch  Club:  per.  ad..  Pope's 
Theatre.  St.  Lonis. 

Hamilton.  Theo..  heavies:  drain,  agts..  Brook* 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  115  E.  Townsend  St.. 
Baltimore. 

Hampshire,  Wall,  tenor;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  10  Union 'Square, 
New  York. 

Hanchett,  David,  heavy,  leading  and  old 
men.  Shook  &  Collier's  Ruth's  Devotion 
Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown  ; 
per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 

Handyside.  Clarence  A.,  leads.  Brooks  <& 
Dicksou's  Romany  Rye  Co.:  per.  ad..  44 
W.  23d  st..  New  York. 

Hauford.  Charles  B..  juveniles  and  heavies, 
Thos.  W.  Keeue  Co.;  per.  ad.,  204  F  St., 
N.  W.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

HanlonBros..  managers  and  pantomime  stars; 
per.  ad.,  care  of  Simmonds  &  Brown. 
1166  Broadway,  New  York. 

Hanley.  Lawrence,  juveniles.  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co. :  dram.  agts..  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  20  Bull  st.,  Savannah. 
Ga. 

Hanua.  George,  character  comedian.  Bella 
Moore  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Carthage.  O. 

Hannon.  Victor,  juveniles;  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  275  W.  12Sth 
st.,  New  York. 

Harcourt,  William,  heavies:  dram.  Bgte., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  19  Great 
Jones  st.,  New  York. 

Hardy.  Frederick,  character.  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  Romany  Rye  Co.  No.  1;  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  11  Washing- 
ton Place,  New  York. 

Hardy,  Vernon,  juveniles  or  heavies;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson  ;  per.  ad..  217  E  . 
14th  St.,  New  York. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


Hardy,  Jas.  H.,  leads:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  29  i  Carl  ton  ave., 
Brooklyn. 

Hardy,  Harry,  cornet  soloist,  Alvin  Joslin 
Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Piqua,  O. 

Harkius,  Miss  Lenora,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  303  W.  29th 
St.,  New  York. 

Harkius,  W.  S.,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  303  W.  29th  St.,  New 
York. 

Harkins,  D.  H.,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson:  per.  ad.,  145  E.  17th  St.,  New 
York. 

Harlem,  Miss  Genie,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
1917  Clarence  St.,  Philadelphia. 

Harley,  Claude  B.,  responsible  ;  per.  ad.,  New 
York  Mirror. 

Harmoyne,  Miss  Lotta,  soubrettee,  Atkinson's 
Peck's  Bad  Boy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Box  45  East 
Providence,  R.  I. 

Harmoyne,  Harry,  low  comedy  and  juveniles, 
Atkinson's  Peck's  Bad  Boy  Co.;  per.  ad.. 
45  East  Providence,  R.  I. 

Harris.  Miss  Anita,  singing  soubrettes;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  183 
Sixth  ave.,  New  York. 

Harris,  Frank,  carpenter,  Brooks  &  Dickson's 
Romany  Rye  Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1205  Vine  St.,  Phil- 
adelphia. 

Harris.  Chas.  and  Billy  (specialty);  per.  ad., 
306  E.  78th  St.,  New  York. 

Harrison,  Billy,  character  and  comedy;  per. 
ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Harrison,  Jas..  heavies  and  character;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  E. 
Monument  St.,  Baltimore. 

Harrison.  Miss  Pertie,  soubrettes  and  boys; 
dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad,, 
337  E.  Monument  st.,  Baltimore. 

Hart,  Daniel,  comedy;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  102  Sands  St.,  Brook- 
lyn. 

Harvey,  Clarence,  juveniles,  Rehan's  7-20-8 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown; 
per.  ad.,  309  W.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Haskell  Harry,   singing  comedian:    Geo.  S. 

Knight's  Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Mason, 

N.  H. 
Haskell,     Edwin,     character;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  67 E.  10th  St., 

New  York. 


Hassall  Frank  (specialty),  vocalist,  dancer 
and  comedian;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clip- 
per. 

Hassan,  E.  J.,  comedy  and  character;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  13  W. 
llth.,  New  York. 

:  Hastings,  Alice,  leading  light  comedienne, 
Roland  Reed  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmouds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad. ,50  E.  10th  St.,  New 
York. 

|  Hathaway,  Miss  Grace  (Mrs.  W.  Reynolds), 
chambermaid  and  character:  dram.  agts.. 
Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  New  York 
Dramatic  News. 

i  Hatter,  W.  H.,  minor  baritone  parts  in  opera. 
Lights  o' London  Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  41  Marion  St.. 
New  York. 

Haucker,  H.  A.,  old  men  or  heavies,  Crimes 
of  London  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies. 

Haven,  Frank  P.,  comedian,  Edwin  Clifford 
Comedy  Co.:  per.  ad.,  695  W.  Madison  st., 
Chicago,  111. 

Haven,  Miss  Louise,  soubrettes,  Edwin  Clif- 
ford Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  695  W.  Mad- 
ison St.,  Chicago,  111. 

Hawke,  J.  W.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  34  E.  12th  st..  New 
York. 

Hawk,  Harry,  comedian:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  756  Erie  st ,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Hawkins,  John,  light  comedy  and  character, 
Hanlon  Bros.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  1166  Broadway,  New 
York. 

Hawkins,  Miss  Ruth,  heavies,  Bella  Moore 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  Walnut  Hills,  Cincinnati. 

Hawley,  Geoffrey,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  New  York 
Hotel,  New  York. 

Hayes,  R.  B.,  old  men  and  heavies,  Gardner's 
Only  a  Woman's  Heart  Co. ;  dram.  agt. , 
J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  Lock  Haven,  Pa. 

Hayes,  Bruce,  juveniles  and  character,  Only  a 
Woman's  Heart  Co;  per.  ad.,  12  Union  sq.. 
New  York. 

Haynes,  Miss  Marie,  leading  juvenile?, 
Maude  Atkinson  Co.:  dram  agts.,  Skiff  & 
Morgan  (Chicago);  per.  ad.,  Chicago 
News- Letter. 

Hazelrigg,  Jno.,  leads,  Bertha  Welby  Co.; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Hazleton,  J.  H..  heavies  and  character;  dram. 


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agts.,  Brooks    &    Dickson;  per.    ad.,  46 

Clinton  pi.,  New  York. 
Hazleton,  Mrs.  H.,  soubrettes;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  46  Clinton 

pi.,  New  York. 

Heald,  Frank  G.,  trombone,  Jolly  Pathfind- 
ers Co.;  per.  ad.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
Healey,  Mrs.  J.  R.,  char,  and  old   women, 

Milton  Nobles  Co.;    dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson ;   per.  ad.,  60  E.  10th  ft.,  New 

York. 
Hrgner.   Mrs.    Minnie,  char,     old    women, 

Stuttz  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Temple,  Tex. 
Heisey,  Mart.  E.,  character,  Maude  Atkinson 

Co  ;  per.  ad  ,  Burlington,  Iowa. 
Helmrich,  Charles,  property  man,  Harrison  & 

GourlayCo.;  dram,   agts.,  Simmonds  & 

Brown ;  per.  ad.,  21  Cottage   Place,   New 

York. 

Hemple,  Sam,  old  men.  character  and  comedy; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad., 

679  Bankson  St.,  Philadelphia. 
Henderson,  Miss  Carrie,  soubrettes  and  light 

com.;    dram,   agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson: 

per.  ad.,  36  E.  12th  St.,  New  York. 
Henderson,    George,    juveniles;    dram.    agt. 

Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad.,  35  South 

Wilton,  Conn. 

Henderson,  William,  comedian:  dram.  agts.   | 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  86  Horatio 

St.,  New  York. 
Hendricks,     Louis,    heavies   and    old  men; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

60  E.  69th  St.,  New  York. 
Hendrie,  J.,  old    men   and  comedy;    dram,  i 

agts..   Blocks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Bos-  ; 

ton  Museum,  Boston. 
Herbert,    Charles,     character;    dram,     agt , 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  10  Putnam 

ave  ,  Brooklyn. 
Herbert,  William,  comedy,  old  men,  character 

and  opera  bouffe  Joe  Jefferson  Co. ;  dram. 

agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per    ad.,  330; 

W.  59th  st  ,  New  York. 
Heritage,  Clarence,    juveniles:    dram,  agts.,  : 

Brooks  &  Dickeon:  per.  ad.,  48  E.  10th 

st.,  New  Yoik. 
Herman,  H.  W.,  juveniles  and  genteel  heavies,  i 

Joseph  Jefferson  Co  ;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  New  York. 

Herman.  Charles  D.,  leads,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's White  Slave  Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown:  per.  ad.,  803  Poplar  St., 
Philadelphia. 

Heron,  Miss  Bijou,  leads ;  aram.  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  74  W.  38th  st..  New 
York. 
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Henbner,  F.  C.,  leading,  L;ghte  o'  London  Co. 
Western:  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  Penn  Yan,  N.  Y. 

Heywood,  Miss  Nellie,  juveniles  and  sou- 
brettes; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  60  E.  9th  St.,  New  Yoik. 

Hill,  Miss  Caroline,  leads;  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  In  the  Ranks  Co.:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  Barrett 
House,  New  York. 

Hill,  Geo.  H.,  comedian;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson:  per  ad.,  505  E.   Douglas  St., 

Bloomington,  111. 
Hilforde,  Miss   Marie,  leads,   Bertha  Welby 

Co.;  dram,  agts.,  J.  J.  Spies  or  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  Detroit  Opera  House, 

Detroit. 
Hilton,  Edward  P,  heavies;  per.  ad.,  P.  O. 

box  296,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 
Hines,    John    E  ,    comedian;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &Dicksou;  per  ad.,  18  University 

Place,  New  York. 
Hinkley, Miss, soubrettes;  dram.  agts.,Brcoks 

&  Dicksons;  per.  ad.,  29  Canal  St.,  New 

York. 
Hinton,  Miss  Lillie,  starring;  R.  K.  Hinton, 

manager;    per.  ad.,    1424   S.    Broad   st , 

Philadelphia. 

Hiram,  Charles,  utilty;  per.  ad.,  262  S.  Paca 

st,  Baltimore. 
Hirshberg,  H.  J.,  character  or  responsible, 

Gardner's  Only  a  Farmer's  Daughter  Co  ; 

dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  Youngs- 
town,  O. 
Hodges,  D.    B.,    business  agent;  Wm.  Em- 

mett's  Comedy  Co.;  per  ad.,  778  Adams 

St.,  Chicago. 
Hoey,  D.  R.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  33  E.  21st   st.,  New 

York. 
Hoffman,  Jay  S.,  prompter  and  responsible; 

Rehan's  7  20-8  Co:  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies; 

per  ad.,  48  Unity  st.,  Frankford,  Pa. 

Holland,  George,  character  and  comedy; 
dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  the  Lambs'  Club,  34  W.  26th  St., 
New  York. 

Holland,  E.  ML,  comedian;  Madison  Square 
Theatre  Rajah  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Lambs'  Club, 
34  W.  26th  st.,  New  York. 

Holland,  Mrs.  E.  M.,  juveniles:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson ;  per.  ad.,  307  E.  57th 
st.,  New  York. 

Holland,  J.  J..  juveni'es,  heavies  aud  charac- 
ter: dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per. 
ad.,  34  W.  26th  St.,  New  York. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORS. 


Holliday,  Harry  J.,  comedian:    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  39  W.  12th 

St.,  New  York. 
Holman,  William.,  character;    a  am.   agts., 

Brooks*  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  12  Bucking- 
ham St.,  Adelphi,  London. 
Holmes,   Mrs.  E.  B.,  com.  and  old  women: 

dram,  agte.,  Brooks    &    Dickson;    per. 

ad.,  519  W.  61st  St.,  New  York. 
Homer,  Gus,  comedian :  Sterling  Comedy  Co. ; 

dram,  agt.,  J.  Alex.  Brown;  per.  ad..  873 

N.  84th  St.,  Philadelphia. 
Honuing,    B.  T.,  leads  and  heavies:  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  234  W. 

38th  St.,  New  York. 

Hopper,  Chas.  H.,  comedian;  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  1;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  175  Arlington 
st,  Cleveland,  O. 

Horn,  Harry,  eccentric  and  character  comedy; 
Bertha  Welby  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J. 
Spies;  per.  ad.,  45  Orchard  St.,  New  York. 

Hotto,  Harry,  leading  comedian;  Rehan's 
7-20-8  Co.;  dram,  agt?.,  Simmonis  & 
Brown;  per  ad.,  Station  R.,  New  YorkCity. 

Houston,  Miss  Edith,  leads  or  juveniles; 
dram.  agts..  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per 
ad.,  133  E.  15th  St.,  New  York. 

Howard  Sisters,  specialty,  song  and  dance; 
Agnes  .Wallace-Villa  Co.;  dram,  agt., 
Dick  Fitzgerald;  per  ad. ,378  Bergen  St., 
Brooklyn. 

Howard,  J.  H.,  juveniles,  Harry  Miner's  Sil- 
ver King  Co.  No.  2;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per  ad.,  152  E.  48th  St.,  or 
People's  Theatre,  New  York. 

Howard,  Edward  C.,  Irish  comedian;  Mor- 
ton &  Bell's  Our  Strategists  Co. ;  dram, 
agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown:  per  ad.,  106 
Greenwich  St.,  New  York. 

Howard,  Ralph,  com,  and  character;  Maude 
Atkinson  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Skiff  &  Mor- 
gan, (Chicago);  .per  ad.,  Chicago  News 
Letter. 

Howard,  Misa  Genevieve,  char,  and  heavy 
old  women;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per  ad.,  113  E.  27th  St.,  New 
York. 

Howard,  Charles,  character;  dram.  agts. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  463  W.  23d 
St.,  New  York. 

Howard.  Miss  Ada,  leads:  Tucker  &  Bourne's 
Metropolitan  Co.,  per.  ad  ,  Detroit,  Mich. 

Howard,  Harry  J.,  specialty,  tenor  and  motto 
vocalist;  per.  ad..  New  York  Clipper. 

Howard,  Edgar  A.,  juveniles  and  comedy: 
per.  ad.,  1670  3d  ave.,  New  York. 


Howe,  Emlin,  old  men  and  character;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  Morton 
House,  New  York. 

Howland,  J.  H.,  responsible,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co  No.  1;  dram,  agts  ,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  41  Soley  St., 
Charlestown,  Mass. 

Huber,  Fred.  J.,  comedian,  Harry  Miner's 
Eighth  Avenue  Theatre,  New  York. 

Hudson,  Miss  Eliza  S  ,  walking  ladies  and 
boys.  Maggie  Mitchell  Co.:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  New  Lisbon. 
Wis.  P.O.  Box  84. 

Hrdson,  Harry  B  ,  heavies  or  juveniles,  Oliver 
D.  Byron  Co  ;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  & 
Dickson.  per.  ad..  P.  O.  Box  84.  New 
Lisbon,  Wis. 

Hudson,  Robert  C.,  leading  heavi  P.  Frederick 

Warde   Co.;   dram.  agts..  Simmonds  ifc 

Brown;    per.   ad  ,  2795  Washington  St., 

Boston, 
Hughes  &  West,  Wally  and   Nelly,  Sketch 

Team;  per.  ad.,  Room  16,  33  Monroe  st  , 

New  York. 
Hughes,  Wm.  P.,  ttacherof  music  and  voice 

culture;  per.  ad.,  P.  O  ,  Brooklyn,  L.  I. 
Hune,  John  H.,  responsible.  Robert  McWade 

Co  ;  per.  ad.,  1096  Clay  St.,  Dnbuque,  la. 
Hunt,  Miss  Alice,  juvenile   and  soubrette., 

Ta vernier  Co.;  dram. "agt.,  J.J.  Spies;  per. 

ad.,  528  W.  20th  St.,  New  York. 
Hunt,  Miss  Julia,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  327  W.  49th  St.,  New 

York. 
Hunter,  Miss  Bessie,  leading  heavy;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  129th 

st.  and  3d  ave  ,  New  York. 
Hunter.  Miss  Marie,  juveniles  and  soubretu-s: 

dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

22  Crivion  Building,  New  York. 
Hunter,    Fred ,    stage    manager,  Gardiner's 

Only  a  Farmer's  Daughter  Co. 
Hunting,  Percy,  juveniles,  Kate  Claxton  Co.: 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

402  4th  ave.,  New  York. 

Huntington,  Jay,  old  men  and  heavies.  Dra- 
per's Uncle  Tom's  Cabin  Co.:  per.  ad., 

Blissfield,  Mich. 
Huntington,  Miss  Dott,  soubrettes,  Draper  s 

Uncle  Tom  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Blissfield,  Mich. 
Hnntley,  Mrs.  J.  H..  juvenile  and  leads;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad,  Mo- 
bile, Ala. 
Hnntley,  J.  H..  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Mobile,  Ala. 
Hurley,  W.  J.,  heavy  and  character,  Fanny 

Davenport    Fedora    Co.;     dram,    agts., 


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35 


Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  60  E.  9th  St., 
New  York. 

Hurst.  Lin.,  juvenile;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  54  Union  Square,  New 
York. 


Ingles,  Miss  Lizzie,  character,  Lizzie  Evans' 

Fogg's    Perry    Co.;    dram,    agt,   J.   A. 

Brown,  New  York. 
Irving,  Ed.  J.,  low  comedy  and  character; 

dram,  agts.,  Skiff  &  Morgan,  Chicago. 
Irving,  Mrs.  Ed.  J.,  old  women  and  character; 

dram,  agts.,  Skiff  &  Morgan,  Chicago. 

Irving,  Miss  Henrietta,  heavy  old  women, 
Janauschek  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  71  2d  ave.,  New  York. 

Irving,  Norman,  juvenile;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  337  W.  32d  st.  New 
York. 

Irwin,  Mrs.  Selden,  character  and  old  wo- 
men; dram,  agts., Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad.,  463  W.  36th  st.,  New  York. 


JacK,  Edwin  B.,  juvenile,  Eoland  Reed  Co.; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

257  Chester  St.,  Philadelphia. 
Jack,  John,  leading  comedian,  Wm.  Harris' 

Dead  Heart  Co. 
Jackson,  Miss  Mary,  heavy  old  women;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  140  W. 

4th  st.,  New  York. 
Jackson,  Wallace,  character  and  comedy,  Mr. 

and  Mrs.  W.  J.  Florence  Co. ;  dram,  agts  , 

Brooks  and  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  218  E.  39th 

st.,  New  York. 
Jackson,    Harry,    comedian;     dram,     agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  41  Christo- 
pher st.,  New  York. 

Jackson,  W.  T.,  old  men,  character  and 
comedy;  Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany 
Rye  Co.;  dram,  agte.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  care  P.  O.  Bos  1229,  New  York 
City. 

Jackson,  Chas.  J  ,  character,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  Romany  Rye  Co  A;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  312  W.  24th 
St.,  New  York. 

Jackson,  Joseph  E.,  old  men  and  character; 
dram,  agts ,  Brooks  &  DLckson;  per. 
ad. ,  140  W.  4th  St.,  New  York. 

James,  Howard,  Jr.,  comedian,  Gardner's 
Only  a  Woman's  Heart;  dram,  agts.,  J.  J. 
Spies;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 

Jamison,  Frank  E.,  leads,  Power  of  Money 


Co.;  diam.  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown; 
per.  ad.,  183  South  Peoria  st.,  Chicago. 

Janauschek,  Mme.,  tragedy  star;  Edward 
Taylor,  man.;  per.  ad.,  23  E.  14th  St.. 
New  York. 

Janish,  Mme.,  tragedy  star;   Harry  Sargent, 

manager. 
Jarbeau,  Miss  Vernona,  singing  goubrettes. 

Kiralfy  Bros.'    Sieba    Co.;   dram,   agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  140  W.  36th 

et.,  New  York. 
Jeffreys,  Miss  Ida,  leads;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks 

&  Dickson:  per  ad.,  109  E.  28th  st.,  New 

York. 

Jennings,  Miss  Helen,  juvenile;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  433  Fourth 
ave.,  New  York. 

Jennings,  John  W.,  old  men,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  1;  per  ad.,  People's 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Jeremy,  Miss  Lizzie,  juveniles;  dram,  agts  , 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  144  W.  Slst 

st..  New  York. 

Jewftt,  Miss  Sara,  leads,  Union  Square  Thea- 
tre Stock  Co.;  per.  ad,  Union  Square 

Theatre,  New  York. 
Johns,  Miss  Effle,  light  comedy;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dick  on;  per.  ad.,  192  S.  Peoria 

st.,  Chicago. 
Johnston,  Wm.  J.,  heavy  leads,  Wm.  Stafford 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  Syracuse,  N  Y. 
Johnson,  W.  T.,  character   and   comedian, 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.; 

dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

1318  Second  ave.,  New  York. 
Jones,  J.   H.,  singing    and    comedy;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson. 
Jones,  Miss  Nellie,  character  and  heavies; 

dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad., 

319  W.  42d  st ,  New  York. 
Jones,     Richard,    character     and    property 

master,  Hanlon  Bros.'  Co  ;  dram,  agts., 

Simmonds  &  Brown. 
Jones,  Mrs.  W.  J.,  character  and  old  women, 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

44  W.  23d  st.,  New  York. 
Jordan,  George   C.,  leading  heavies;  dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per,  ad.,  157  W. 

20th  St.,  New  York. 
Jordan,  Charles,  double  bass  and  tuba;  Rent- 

frew's  Jolly   Pathfinders   Co.;  per.  ad., 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
Jordan,  Miss  Lulu,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dicksen;  per.  ad.,  51  E.  31st  St.,  New 

York. 
Jordan,  M.  J.,  leading  heavies;    Brooks  <fe 


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PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


37 


Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A:  dram, 
agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W. 
33d  st.,  New  York. 

Joyce  and  Carroll,  Edwin  and  Verona  (spe- 
cialty), vocalists,  dancers  and  sketch 
artists;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

-    K    - 

Kahn,  Julius,  character,  Joseph  Jefferson 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  B.-own ; 
per.  ad..  35  Warren  st.,  Newark,  N.  J. 

Kai1.  J.  W.,  juvenile;  dram.  a;ts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1804  14th  St..  N.  W.. 
Washington. 

Karsner.  Miss  Jenny,  juveniles;  Bartley 
Campbell's  Siberia  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad..  Nashville, 
Tenn. 

Kean,  Miss  Emily,  vocalist  and  sonbrette; 
HanlonBros.'  Co..  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad..  105  E.  17th  st ,  New 
York. 

Keane.  Joseph  H..  comedian;  starring  in 
Mrs.  Partington;  per.  ad.,  Royalton, 
Berrien  Co.,  Mich. 

Keen,  Alberta,  child  parts;  per.  ad.,  4  Sntton 
pi.,  New  York. 

Keen,  Harry  P.,  leading  heavies  and  stage 
manager,  Alvin  Joslin  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  New 
York  Dramatic  News. 

Keen,  Miss  Nellie,  juveniles;  per.  ai.,  4  Sut- 
ton  pi.,  New  York. 

Keene,  Thos.  W.,  tragedy  star,  starring  in  the 
legitimate  drama;  W.  R.  Uayden,  man.; 
per  ad  ,  care  National  Printing  Co  ,  Chi- 
cago 

Kelcey.  Herbert,  leads;  .dram.  agts..  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad..  Barrett  House.  New 
York. 

Kendall.    Edward,     juveniles;  dram.     agts.. 

Brooks  &    Dickson;  per.  ad..   143  Court 

«..  Boston. 

Kendell,  Joseph  B.  (specialty;,    Irish  come- 
dian; per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Kendrick  Miss  Adel,  javenile;  dram.  agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson,  per.    ad.,  Freeport. 

111. 
Kendrick,  Miss  F.  M.,  character;  dram.  agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  250  W.  24th 

St.,  New  York. 
Kendrick.  F.  M..    character  and  comedian: 

dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.. 

Freeport,  III. 
Kennington,  George,  comedian;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..   153   E.  33d 

st..  New  York. 
Kent.  S.  W.,  juvenile;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 


Dickson;  per.  ad..  Coleman  House.  New 

York. 
Kidder,  Miss  Kate  Mitchell,  soprano,  light 

opera;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown; 

per.  ad.,  1166  Broadway,  New  York. 
Kidder,  Charles,  light  comedy,  Mile.  Rhea: 

dram,  agts  ,   Simmonds  &  Brown:   per. 

ad  ,  1166  Broadway,  New  York. 
Kilbaume,    J.    P.,    comedian;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  News:Letter. 

Chicago. 
Kilday,   Frank,  juveniles,  leads.  Brooks  & 

Dickson's  In  the  Ranks  Co.;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  E.  10th 

st.,  New  York. 
Kingsley,     Harry,    juveniles:      dram.    agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,   106  E.  28th 

st.,  New  Yoik. 
Kirwan   and   De   Witt    (specialty;,    musical 

artists,   Tony  Dealers  Pantomime   Co.; 

per.  ad.,  317  K.  9th  st ,  New  York,  or  174 

Atlantic  ave.,  Brooklyn. 
Kirwin,  Miss  Susie,    prima   donna.    Wilbur 

Opera  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Philadelphia. 
Kitts,     C.,  juveniles,  Harry    Miner's  Silver 

King  Co.  No.  2;  per.  ad.,  People's  Thea- 
tre, New  York. 

Klein,  Charles,  low  comedy,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  Romany  Rye  Co.  (A);  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  409 

3d  ave. ,  New  York. 
Kline,  Miss  Nellie,   leads,  Madison   Square 

Theatre   Esmeralda     Co.  ;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  113  W.  42d 

st,,  New  York. 
Kline,  Alf.,  comedian:  dram,  agts.,  B:ooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  34)  E.  76th  st.,  New 

Yoik. 

Knight,  Fred.  W.,  character;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  cor.  12th  st. 
and  4th  ave.,  New  York. 

Knowlton,  Miss  Georgia,  prima  donna,  Wil- 
bur Opera  Co.;  per.  ad  ,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Kories,  Miss  Emma,  chambermaids,  J.  G. 
Stuttz  Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Temple, 
Tex. 

Kropp  Family,  instrumentalists,  vocal  con- 
certs, etc.;  per.  ad., 64  Jones  st., Newark, 
N.  J. 


Lackey,  W.  A.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&   Dickson:  per.    ad.,    Soldiers'    Home, 

Dayton. 
Lackey,   Wm.   A.,  comedian;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson:    per.  ad  ,   Soldiers' 

Home,  Dayton,  O. 


38 


HARRY  MINERS  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


La  Croix,  Miss  Ada,   character  and  come- 
dienne; dram.agt..  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad  ,  12 

Union  Square,  N,  Y. 

Lake,  J.  Will,  old  men,  McElroy's    Old  Do- 
minion Co.:  per.  ad.,  Louisvilla,  Ky. 
Lanibson,  Geo.  D.,  baritone  vocalist,  Gorton's 

New  Orleans  Minstrels  ;  per.  ad.,   Gard- 
ner, Mass. 
La  Mierie,  Miss  Elsie,  heavy  leads  and  old 

women,  Jane  Coombs  Co.;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  60  E.  9th  St., 

New  York. 

Lane,  Miss  Eleanor,  leading  juveniles,  Harri- 
son &  Gonrlay  Co.;    dram,  agts.,    Sim- 

monds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  314  N.  39th  st , 

Philadelphia. 
Lane.  John  A.,  leads;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,   131  E.  16th  St.,  New 

York 
Lane,  W.  F.,  heavies;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;    per.  ad.,  109  Fourth  ave.,  New 

York. 
Langdon,  H.  W.,  heavies.  Mme.  Ristori  Co.; 

dram,  agts  .  Brooks  &  Dickson ;  per.  ad., 

54  Union  Square,  New  York. 
Langdon,  Miss  Lena,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  309  E.  72d  st., 

New  York. 
Langley,  Ed.  D.,  heavies,  first  old  men  and 

character;  dram,  agts.,  Skiff  &  Morgan, 

Chicago,  Ills. 
Lapiere,  Miss    F.,    soubrette;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  317  W.  36th 

St.,  New  York. 
Larker,  Miss  Annie,  juveniles:  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  366  W.  15th 

St.,  New  York. 
Larkin.  ('has.  A.,  comedian,  Stnttz  Dramatic 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  Streator,  111. 
Larrier,  Miss  Margaret.  leads:   dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  206  E.  15th 

st.,  New  York. 
Lascelles,  Geo.  (specialty),  stage  manager  and 

museum  lecturer;  per.  ad.,  145  Congress 

St.,  Troy,  N.  Y. 
Lascelles,  Miss  Sara,  soubrettes  and    boys; 

dram,  agts,,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad., 

44  E.  10th  st ,  New  York. 
Lask,  Geo.  E.,  comedian  and  stage  manager: 

dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per. 

ad.,  1207  Pine  St.,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 
Latham,  Miss  Emma,  leads;   per.  ad.,  18  W. 

23d  st.,  New  York. 
Laurell,  Julian  (specialty),  gymnast;  per.  ad., 

63  Harrison  St.,  Baltimore. 
La  Veer,  Harry,  specialty  gymnast:  per.  ad., 

Kansas  City,  Kan. 


La  Verde-,  Miss  Lillie,  soubrettes,  Sanger's 
Bunch  of  Keys  Co. 

Lavelle,  Wm.  A.,  juveniles,  light  com.  and 
heavies,  Fred  Warde  Co  ;  dram,  agts., 
Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Post  Office, 
Pittsburg,  Pa. 

Lawler.  J.,  character.  Brooks  &  Dickson's  In 
the  Ranks  Co.:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per  ad.,  44  W.  23d  st..  New- 
York. 

Lawrence.  Edwin  F..  responsibles,  Frederick 
Warde:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson: 
185Devoe  St.,  Brooklyn. 

Lawrence,  Miss  Josephine,  leads:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  62  Irving 
Place,  New  York. 

Leach,  George  C.,  (specialty),  xylophone  solo- 
ist: per.  ad.,  1408  Ridge  ave..  Philadel- 
phia. 

Leahert,  Chas.  F.,  character  and  old  men; 
dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
199  Delancy  St.,  New  York. 

Le  Baron.  Miss  Lizade,  leading  juveniles  and 
comedienne:  dram.  agts..  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad..  Hotel  Royal.  New  York. 

Le  Clair,  Harry,  burlesque.  Tony  Pastor's 
Co.;  per.  ad..  Hotel  Osborn. Boston. 

Lee,  Henry,  lead?,  Fanny  Davenport  Fedora 

Co. 
Lee,    Miss   Amy,    soubrettes:    dram,    agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad.,  463  W.  33d 

st.,  New  York. 
j  Le  Gros,    Miss    Marie,    char.,    old  women: 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

110  Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 
•  Lennon,  Lester,  juveniles:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  431  Berkley  st.,  Cam- 
den,  N.  J. 
Lennox,  Walter,  Jr  ,  character,  comedy  and 

old  men:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 

per.  ad  ,  62  Irving  Place,  New  York. 

Lennox,  Miss   Minnie   C.,    soubrettes.    Gns 

Williams  Co.:    dram,    agts.,    Brooks    & 

Dickson:   per.  ad  ,  153  W.  14th  St.,  New 

York. 
Leo,  B.  Frank,  leads.  D.  S.  Harold  Co. ;  per. 

ad.,  489  Broadway.  E.  Albany.  X.  V. 
Leonard,  Hubert  G.,  juvenile  leads;    dram. 

agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;    per.  ad.,  234 

W.  14th  st.,  New  York. 
Leonhardt.  Walla,   (specialty),  pantaloon  and 

gymnast,  Tony  Denier's  Co.;  dram.  agt.. 

George  Castle  (Chicago);  per.  ad..  New 

York  Clipper. 
Leopold,  Harry,  (specialty),  white   or  black 

face  comedian.  Williams  and   Kernell's 

Specialty  Co.:  dram,  agt,,  J.    Y  Brown: 

per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


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Lester  &  Allen  (specialty),  negro  comedians, 
Tony  Pastor's  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Hoffman 
House,  New  York. 

Lester,  Miss  Louise,  prima  donna;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  and  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  122  W.  37th 
st.,  New  York. 

Lewes,  Miss  Marie,  leads;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  210  E.  10th 
st.,  New  York. 

Lewis,  J.  E.,  leading  heavy,  G.  A.  Hill's  The- 
atre Co.;  dram,  agt,  J.  A.  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  95  Waverly  st.,  Xonkers,  N.  Y. 

Lewis,  Harry  C.,  juvenile;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Phillion's 
Museum,  Paterson,  N.  J. 

Lewis,  Miss  Helen  M.,    leads:  dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  108  E.  74th 

st.,  New  York. 
Lewis,  Mrs.  W.  H.,  old  women:  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.  ad.,  61  N.  llth 

St.,  Williamsburg,  N.  Y. 

Lewis,  Evelyn  singing  soubrette:  pei.  ad., 
1409  43d  st ,  Chicago. 

Lewis,  Miss  Ida,  leads,  Crossen's  Banker's 
Daughter  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies; 
per  ad..  335  Dean  st.,  Philadelphia. 

Leydon,  W  A.,  old  men  and  character. 
Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
44  W.  23d  st.,  New  York. 

Lieb,  Miss  Beatrice,  leads,  Wm.  Harris  Co. ; 

dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;   per. 

ad.,  Dubuque,  la. 
Linden,  Miss  Laura,  character  and  heavies; 

drim.  agts..  Brooks  and  Dickson;    per. 

ad.,  37  E.  10th  St.,  New  York. 

Lindeman.  Eugenie,  leads;    per.  ad  ,  206  E. 

15th  st.,  New  York. 
Lindley,  Miss  Irene,  soubrettes  and  character, 

Dominick  Murray  Co  ;  dram  agt ,  Boston 

Dramatic  Agency;    per.  ad.,  New  York 

Clipper. 
Lingard,  Miss  Catherine,  soubrette,  Brooks 

&  Dickson's  In  the  Ranks  Co.;    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  309  W. 

29th  St.,  New  York. 

Lingard,  Miss  Nellie,  juveniles  and  soubrettes, 
Shiok  &  Colliers  Storm  Beaten  Co.; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
202  E.  16th  st,,  New  York. 

Lingwood,  Miss  Sophie,  singing  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
50  E.  9th  St.,  New  York. 

Linsome,  Harry,  leads,   Crossen's   Banker's 


Daughter  Co.;    per.   ad.,  31  Carmine  St., 
New  York. 

Lionel,  Miss  Amy,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  110  W.  49th 
St.,  New  York. 

Lipman,  A.  S.,  leads,  KiralfyBros'.  SiebaCo. : 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per. 
ad.,  235  E.  79th  St.,  New  York. 

Little,  Frank,  light  comedian  and  juveniles, 
J.  McCullough  Co.;  dram. agts.,  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Washington  Heights, 
New  York  City. 

Livingston,  Miss  Pearl,   vocalist,    Wyman's 

Wonders  Co.;  per.   ad., Fourth  ave., 

New  York. 
Loane,  Miss  Josie,  leads,  Bartley  Campbell's 

White  Slave  Co.;  per  ad.,  251  W.  23d  St., 

New  York. 
Lock,  E.  A.,  comedian:  per.  ad.,  107  S.  Uuion 

St.,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

Lockhart,  C.  R.  (specialty),  illusionist;  per. 
ad.,  2700  Carson  St.,  Pittsburg,  Pa. 

Logan,  Miss  Grace,  soubrettes,  Bertha  Welby 
Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad., 
357  W.  59th  St.,  New  York. 

Loraine,  Miss  Emma,  soubrettes;  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Morton 
House,  New  York. 

Losee,  Frank,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  339  W.  47th  st.,  New 

York. 
Lotto,  Fred,  comedian  and  character,  Poole 

&  Gilmore's  Seven  Rivens  Co.;    dram. 

agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  63  W. 

19th  St.,  New  York. 

Luce,  Miss  Mamie,  juveniles,  Geo.  S.  Knight 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad.,  65  Irving  Place,  New  York. 

Lucette,  Miss  Madeline,  prima  donna:  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  226  W. 

39th  St.,  New  York. 
Lynch,  M.  A  ,  juveniles,  F.  A.  Vincent  Co  ; 

per.  ad  ,  60  Eagle  St.,  Cleveland,  O. 

Lyon,  Billy,  soprano  vocalist  and  female  im- 
personator; per.  ad.,  N.  Y.  Clipper 

Lyon,   Miss  Esther   juveniles;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  211  W.  25th 

st.,  New  York. 
Lyons,  Miss  Marie,  prima  donna;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  238  Sixth 

ave.,  New  York. 

Lyons,  Fred,  specialist  and  negro  comedian, 
Waliick's  Bandit  King  Co.;  dram,  agt., 
J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  N.  Y.  Clipper. 


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HARRY  MINKR'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


M    

Maciery,  Wallace,  tenor:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson:  per.  ad  ,  74  State  St.,  Brook- 
lyn. 

Madara,  Louis,  juveniles;  dram. agts., Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  315  E.  50th  st.,  New 
York. 

Maidern.  Miss  Minnie,  starring  in  Caprice: 
Chas.  Frohman,  manager:  per.  ad.,  18  W. 
23d  St..  New  York. 

Maddern,  Miss  Mary,  o'.d  women;  drain,  agte.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  326  E.  16th 
St.,  New  York. 

Madigau,  Miss  Gertrude  L., singing soubrette 
and  character,  Wilbur  Opera  Co.;  per. 
ad.,  N.  Y.  Clipper. 

Maher.  John  T..  comedian  and  vocalist,  Gra- 
ham Bros.  Co.:  per.  ad..  New  York  Clip- 
per. 

Malcolm,  Henry  M.,  utility  and  second  old 
men,  Pence  Opera  House  Stock  Co. ;  per. 
ad.,  402  1st  Bt.,  South  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

Mallon,  Miss  Katie,  old  women:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  51  E.  31st  St., 
New  York. 


Brooks  &  Diclison;  per.  ad.,  209  E.  109th 

St..  New  York. 
Marlowe.  Miss  Virginia,     soubrettes;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  209  E. 

109th  St.,  New  York. 
Marsden,  E.    R.,    juveniles;     dram      agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  152  E.  48th 

st. .New  York. 
Marshall,  Miss  Albertina,   juveniles;    dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  237  W. 

15th  St.,  New  York 
Marshall,  John,  juveniles  and  heavies;  dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Bicksjn;  per.  ad.,  251  W. 

14th  St.,  New  York. 
Martell.  L.  M.,  responsibles  and  props..  C.  B. 

Bishop  Comedy  Co.:  dram.   agt..    J     J. 

Spies:  per.  ad..  39  Clinton  Place.    New 

York. 
Marten,  Harry,  motto  vocalist  and  character 

comedian.  Draper's  U.    T.    Cabin   Co.; 

dram,  agt., Dick  Fitzgerald:  per.  ad..   N. 

Y.  Clipper. 
Martin,  A.  Robert,  character  and  juveniles; 

dram,    agt.,  J.  Alex.  Brown;    per.   ad  , 

Madison  Square  Theatre,  New  York. 
Martin,  Mrs.  Bu't  (specialty),  solo  and  variety 


Mallon,  A.  A.,  character  and  comedy,  Wai-          pian'st:  dram    agt.,  Ed.  P.  Hilton,  S 
lack  Theatre  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  j         Paul:  P61"   ad-  12  Park-  Concord,  N.  H 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  4 J6  Fourth  ave.,  New    Martin  Burt  (Specialty),  descriptive  lecturer 

and  specialist;  dram,  agt ,  Ed.  P.  Hilton 
St.  Paul.  Minn.;  per.  ad.,  12  Park  St.,  Con- 
cord, N.  H. 


York. 

Manley,  Charles,  character  and  old  men,  J.  S. 
Murphy  Kerry  Gow  Co.:  dram.  agt..  J. 


Alex.  Brown:  per.  ad.,  245  10th st.  Brook-    Martin,  Jacquee,  character  comedian:  McKee 
lyn. 


Maun,  Frederick,  juveniles  and    character, 


Rankin  Co.;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son:  per.  ad.,  85  Dearborn  st.,  Chicago. 
Hanlou  Bros.:  dram.  agts..  Simmonds  &  j  Martin.    Reginald,    character;    dram,    agfs  , 
Brown:    per.  ad.,   1271    Broadway,  New  |        Brooks  &  Dickson :  per.  ad.,  226  W.  39th 
York.  8t  t  New  York. 

Mantell,  Robt.    B.,    leads,    Madison    Square    Martin.  Luke,  comedian  and  character;  dram. 

Theatre  Called  Back  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Madi-          agtg  (  Broois  &  Dicksou;   per.  ad  ,  Hotel 

son  Square  Theatre,  New  York.  Brentwood,  New  York. 

Manzio,  Miss  Marie,  leading  juveniles,  Card-    Martal,  Miss  Daeie:  dram,  agt*..  Brook?  & 

ner's  Only  a  Woman  Heart  Co.;    dram.          Dickson:  per.  ad..  150  Castle  st..  suite  2. 

Boston. 

Martinetti,  Albert,  pantomimist.  Devil's  Auc- 
tion Co.;    dram.   agt..  J.  Alex.   Brown; 
per.  ad..  48  North  Moore  St.,  New  York. 
Martinetti.  Ignacio,  eccentric  character  come- 
dian    (singing    and    dancing).    Denman 


agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;    per.  ad..  New  York 

Mirror. 
Marble,  Miss  Ella,  juveniles    and    heavies, 

Nellie  Boyd  Co.;  per.  ad.,    New    York 

Clipper. 
Marble,  Wm.,  comedian,  Nellie  Boyd  Co.; 

per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Marble,  John,  comedian;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 


Thompson  Co.;  per.  ad.,  488  Washington 
st..  Boston. 


&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  441  3d  ave  ,  New    Martinet,  Miss    Sadie,    scubrette,    Lyceum 


York. 
Marks,  Eddie,  eccentric    comedian.  Barlow 


Theatre  Stock    Co.,    per.    ad.,    Lyceum 
Theatre.  New  York. 


&Wi  son's  Minstrels:  per.  ad..  278  llth    Mason,  William  J.,  comedian,  Devil's  Auc 
st.,  Jersey  City,  N.  J.  tion  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  R.  Fitzgerald;  per. 

Marlowe,  Mrs.  Owen,  old  women;  dram  agts.,          ad..  New  Central  Theatre.  Philadelphia. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


41 


Mason.  B.  C.,  treasurer;  per.   ad  ,  Harmony 

Theatre,  Galveston,  Tex. 
Mason,    Wilbur    A.,    juveniles  ;     Haverly's 

Michael  Strogoff   Co  ;    per.  ad  ,  N.  Y. 

Mirror. 
Mason,  Cbas.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dlckson;  per.  ad.,  257  W.  24th  St.,  New 

York. 
Mather,  Miss  Margaret,  tragedy  star,  starring 

in  the  legitimate  drama;  J.  M.  Hill,  man- 
ager; per.  ad.,  cor.  of  Clark  and  Madison 

sts.,  Chicago. 
Mathews,    Harry,    old    men;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad.,  451  \V.  39th 

St.,  New  York. 
Maubray,    Mhs     Maude,    character   heavy; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.. 

156  E.  85th  st.,  New  York. 

Maude,  Cyril,  light  comedian  and  character, 
Eric  Bayley  Comedy  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
SLmmonds  &  Brown;  per  ad.,  New  York 
Mirror. 

Maurice.  F.  W.,  comedian,  Frank  Mayo  Nor- 
decKCo.;  per.  ad.,  1635  Columbia  ave., 
Philadelphia. 

Mayer,  Dnstin,  juveniles  and  heavies;  dram, 
agts.,  Sirnmouds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  care 
Dr.  Miller,  358  W.  42d  St.,  New  York 

Maynard.  Miss  Agnes,  old  women  and  char- 
acter, Gardner's  Only  a  Woman's  Heart 
Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies,  per.  ad.,  New 
York  Mirror. 

Mayo,  Frank,  starring  in  Nordeck,  Sheridan 
Corbyn,  manager  ;  per.  ad  ,  Crockett 
Lodge,  Canton,  Pa. 

Mayo,  Will.  H.,  comedian;  dram,  agte., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad,  New  York 
Clipper. 

Mays,  Edwin  F.,  leads  and  juveniles;  dram 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Mor- 
ton House,  New  York. 

McCabe,  Thos.  F.,  heavies;  dram.  agts.. 
Brooks  <fc  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  202  E.  20th 
St.,  New  York. 

McCarthey,  Thos.,  second  heavies,  Bartley 
Campbell's  White  Slave  Co.;  per.  ad., 
1109  S.  3d  St.,  Philadelphia. 

McCaull,  Miss  Lizzie,  juveniles  and  sou- 
brettes;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  39  W.  16th  st.,  New  York. 

McClelland,  F.W.,  utility,  Crossen's  Banker's 

Daughter  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.   J.  Spies; 

per.  ad.,  care  Dr.  Clarke,  79th  st.  and 

Broadway. 
McConnell,  J.  W.,  leading  juveniles,  Mattie 

Vickers  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  King  &  Castle, 


Chicago  ;  per.  ad.,  340  Van  Buren  St., 

Milwaukee,  Wis. 
McCready,   Miss    Addie,    soubrettes;    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  223  W. 

10th  St.,  New  York. 
McCready,  Wm.,  old  men,  dialects,  comedy, 

Patti  Rosa  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  Spies;  per. 

ad.,  A.  O.  of  F.,  7  W.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

McCullough,  John,  tragedy  star,  starring  in 
the  legitimate  drama;  William  Connor, 
manager;  per.  ad.,  St.  James  Hotel,  New 
York. 

McDonald,  George  F.,  leading  heavy  and 
character,  Brooks  and  Dickson's  Romany 
Rye  Co.;  dram.  agtj.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  231  Clinton  st.,  Brook- 
lyn. 

McDonald,  J.  F.,  old  men,  character  and 
comedy;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  138  E.  22d  St.,  New  York. 

McDonald,  Frank,  character,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  per.  ad.,  People's 
Theatre,  New  York. 

McDowell,  J.  Gordon,  comedian,  Tucker  & 
Bourne's  Metropolitan  Co.;  per.  ad., 
Detroit,  Mich. 

McDowell,  W.  M.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  158  W.  28th 
St.,  New  York. 

McGinley,  Benjamin,  leading  old  men  and 
character,  Madison  Square  Thea  re  May 
Blossom  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Madison  Square 
Theatre,  New  York. 

McHenry,  Miss  Tillie,  old  women;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  High- 
lands of  Naveeink,  N.  J. 

M.Kissou,  Harry,  grotesque  comedian,  Bar- 
low &  Wilson's  Minstrels;  per.  ad.,  New 
York  Clipper. 

McKean,  Miss  Gabriella,  character  and 
heavies,  Gus  Williams  Co. ;  per.  ad., 
Simmonds  &  Brown. 

McNair,  Robt.,  comedy,  old  men  and  char- 
acter; dram  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  192  S.  Peoria  st.,  Chicago. 

McNavin,  James,  manager,  Georgie  Wood- 
thorpe  Co.;  per.  ad.,  N.  Y.  Clipper. 

Meaford,  Albert,  light  comedy;  dram,  agt., 
J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  462  Henry  St.,  Brook- 
lyn. 

Meek,  Miss  Kate,  leading  heavy,  Fred.  Warde 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad.,  158  W722d  St.,  New  York. 

Meir,  Miss  Edith,  soubrettes ;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  Hamilton 
House,  125th  st.  and  Eighth  ave.,  New 
York. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Our  Work  Our  Reference."       T.  W.  ADAMS.       WILL  A.  HIGBE. 


R.  H.Eichner  &  Co., 

THEATRICAL 

LITHOGRAPHERS, 


Northern  Michigan  Circuit, 

ADAMS  &  HIGBE,  Managers, 

BIG  RAPIDS,  MICHIGAN. 


Cor.  Pratt  and  President  Sts., 

BALTIMORE,  MD.  :  Big  Rapids,  Stanton,  Reed  City, 

P.  O.  Box  298. 

,.  .    j  Cadillac,  Manistee. 

Correspondence  solicited. 


Summers  &  Allen, 

CITY   BILL    POSTERS, 


The  Albany  Calcium  Light 
Co., 

No  26  WILLIAM  STREET, 
ALBANY,  N.  Y. 

Oxygen  and  Hydrogen  Gas  in 

any  quantity.     Operators  and  ap- 
N.W.  Cor.  King  and  Pitt  Streets,  iparatus  ^  to  any  part  of  the 

country  at  short  notice. 

MATT  MCCARTHY, 


ALEXANDRIA,  VA. 


Manager. 


C.  M.  Hamilton, 

Owner  of  bill  boards  and  dead 

walls, 

CITY  BILL  POSTER, 
PRAIRIE  DU  CHIEN,   Wis. 

All  orders  by  mail  promptly  at- 
tended  to. 


M.  Breslauer, 


CITY    BILL    POSTER, 


MINNEAPOLIS,  MINN. 


Commercial  work  a  specialty. 


Fraizer's 
THEATRICAL  EXPRESS, 

12  UNION  SQUARE, 
New  York. 

Breslauer  &  Lawler, 
CITY  BILL   POSTERS, 

ST.  PAUL,  MINN. 
Commercial  Work  a  Specialty. 

Address  for  both  cities: 
Box  961,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


43 


Meldon,  Percy,  juveniles  and  heavies;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1214 
Third  ave.,  New  York. 

Mellon,  J.  A.,  character;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  425  Penn  ave.,  Pitts- 
burg. 

Melton,  John  V.,  leads  and  heavies,  Stetson's 
Monte  Cristo  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  108^  E.  llth  St.,  New 
York. 

Merron,  Eleanor,  juveniles,  Shook  &  Collier's 
Lights  o'  London  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  40  E.  12th  st.,  New 
York. 

Mertens,  Miss  Christine,  soufcrettes;  dram, 
agts.,  Broeks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  210  W. 
24th  St.,  New  York. 

Mestayer,  Chas.,  leads  and  heavies,  Louise 
Sylvester  Co.  ;  dram,  ag-.,  J.  J.  Spies; 
per.  ad.,  118  W.  39th  st.,New  York. 

Metkiff,  Qeo.,  juveniles;  dram  agts.,  Brooks 

&   Dicksom;    per.    ad.,   418  Warren  St., 

Brooklyn. 
Meyer,  Miss  Annie,  juveniles,  Wilbur  Opera 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  Baltimore. 
Meyer,  Fred.,  character,  Brooks  &  Dickson's 

Romany  Rye  Co.  A.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New 

York.  S 

Meyers,  Miss  Mary,  eld  women,  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad.,  235  E.  79th 

St.,  New  York. 
Meynall,  Percy,  treasurer  and  stage  manager, 

Hanlon  Bros.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 

Brown;  per.  ad.,  1166  Broadway,    New 

York. 

Michels,  Mme.  Ivan  C.,'  character  and  old 
women;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  330  E.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Millen,  Miss  Blanch,  soubrettes:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickeon;  per.  ad.,  63  S.  Wash- 
ington Sqare,  New  York. 

Miller,  Mis.,  juveniles  and  eoubrettes  ;  dram, 
rgts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  52  E. 
9th  St.,  New  York. 

Miller,  Leslie,  juveniles,  heavies  and  char- 
acter; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  358  W.  42d  st ,  New  York. 

Miller,  Henry,  leads  and  juveniles ;  dram, 
agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  74  W. 
38th  st ,  New  York. 

Miller,  J.  Horace,  juveniles,  Bella  Moore 
Mountain  Pink  Co.;  dram,  agt,  J.  J. 
Spies;  per.  ad.  Philadelphia. 

Mills,  Miss  Mary,  ingenues  and  boys,  Bartley 
Campbell's  Separation  Co. ;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson. 


Miller,  Max,  German  comedian,  O.  D.  Byron 
Co.  ;  per.  ad.,  161  E.  55th  st.,  New  York. 

Mills,  Harry,  comedian;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad..  302  Bloomfleld  St.,  Ho- 
boken. 

Mills,  Miss  Genevieve  (Mrs.  Hairy  Mann), 
leading  juveniles;  per.  ad.,  301  W.  40th 
st.,  New  York. 

Mills,  J.  K.,  old  men  and  heavies,  Dominick 
Murray  Co. ;  dram,  agt.,  Boston  Dramatic 
Agency  ;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Milward,  Miss  Jessie,  leads,  Madison  Square 
Theatre  Called  Back  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Madison 
Square  Theatre,  New  York. 

Mitchell,  Mason,  juvenile,  leads;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.    ad  ,  91   Fifth 

ave.,  New  York. 
Mitchell,    Lewis,     character;     dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  256  Bleecker 

st.,  New  York. 
Mitchell,  Jas.,  character  comedian,  Shook  & 

Collier's  Lights  o1  London  Co. ;  dram .  agts. , 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  138  W.  124th 

st.,  New  York. 
Mitchell,  H.  W.,  leads,  Kiralfy  Bros.  Excelsior 

Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per. 

ad.,  129  W.  Washington  pi.,  New  York. 

Mitchell,  W.,  character  old  men:  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  Occidental 

Hotel,  New  York. 
Mitchell,  Miss  Maggie,  comedienne,  starring; 

H.  L.  Paddock,  manager;  per.  ad.,  Long 

Branch,  N.  J. 

Moncrief  and  Rice  (specialty),  Irish  and 
Dutch  comedians;  per.  ad.,  N.  Y.  Clip- 
per. 

Montague,  Miss  E.,  old  women  ;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  229  High 
St.,  Brooklyn. 

Montaine,  Clarence  F.,  eccentric  comedian, 
Bartley  Campbell's  Siberia  Co.;  per.  ad., 
222  W.  15th  St.,  New  York. 

Montserrat,  Geo.  L.,  juveniles  and  leads,  Lit- 
tle's World  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Louisville,  Ky. 

Moodie,  Miss  Louise,  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  201  W.  13th  St.,  New 
York. 

Moore,  Eugene,  juveniles,  T.  W.  Keene  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  Allston,  Mass. 

Moore,  Miss  Bella,  starring  in  A  Mountain 
Pink;  per.  ad.,  311  Walnut  St.,  Cincin- 
nati. 

Moore,  Miss  Elsie,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  3161W.  38th 
st.,  New  York. 


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Moorhouse,  Miss  Lena,  juveniles,  Bertha 
Welby  Co.:  dram  agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son:  per.  ad.,  566  W.  21st  St.,  New  York. 

Morell,  Miss  Emily,  soubrettes  and  char, 
old  women;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son:  per.  ad.,  243  W.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Morley,  Louis  (specialty  i,  ventriloquist  and 
lecturer  with  stereoptical  illustrations: 
per.  ad.,  229  E.  17th  St.,  New  York. 

Mormon.  Mrs  Rilla,  juveniles,  J.  G.  Stuttz 
Dramatic  Co.:  per  ad.,  Little  Rock,  Ark. 

Morrell,  C.  H.,  comedian :  dram  agts. .  Broolzs 
&  Dicksoa:  per.  ad.,  Morton  House, New 
York. 

Morris,  Ed.,  comedian,  Harrison  &  Gourlay 
Co.:  per.  ad  ,  74 Lexington  St.,  East  Bos- 
ton. 

Morris,  Miss  Isabel,  leads,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's White  Slave  Co.;  per.  ad.,  305  W. 
22d  st .  New  York. 

Morrison,  Lewis,  leading  heavy,  Wm.  Harris' 
Dead  Heart  Co. :  dram  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson:  per.  ad.,  Ocean  Grove,  N.  J. 

Morrison,  Mrs.  Ella,  leads:  dram,  agts., 
Broods  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  261  W.  31st 
St.,  New  York. 

Mortimer,  Miss  Mabel,  soubrettes  and  char., 
dialects:  dram  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
SOB;  per.  ad.,  38  E.  12th  St.,  New  York. 

Mortimer,  Mrs.  Annie,  old  women  and  char- 
acter. Roland  R^ed  Co. ;  per.  ad.  River- 
side, R.  I. 

Morton,  Tracy,  juveniles:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  205  Henry  St., 
Brooklyn. 

Morton,  Miss  Jennie,  soubrettes,  Bartley 
Campbell's  White  Slave  Co.;  per.  ad, 
22  E.  20th  St.,  New  York. 

Morton,  George,  leads,  Hoop  of  Gold  Co.: 
d:am.  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown:  per 
ad.,  175  Dean  st  ,  Brooklyn. 

Morton,  Miss  Ada,  juveniles,  soubrettes  and 
boys  Hoop  of  Gold  Co.:  dram.  agts,  Sim- 
monds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  175  Dean  St., 
Brooklyn. 

Moses,  Miss  Lillie,  Laura  Dainty  Mountain 
Pink  Co  :  dram,  agts..  Skiff  &  Morgan 
(Chicago); per.  ad.,  28  Pacific  ave,  Chi- 
cago. 

Monntcastle.  Miss  Fannie,  starring  in  Sea  of 
Ice:  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown: 
per.  ad.,  Ill  Franklin  ave.,  Cleveland,  O. 

Moyre,  R.  J.,  Dutch  comedy.  Lights  'o  Lon- 
don Co.:  per.  ad..  Union  Square  Theatre, 
Xew  York. 

Maldner,  Miss  Louise,    leads:    dram,  agts.. 


Simmonds  &  Brown,  per  ad  ,  396  Henry 

et.,  Brooklyn. 
Murdoch,  Miss  Frances,    leads,  Patti  Rosa 

Co.:  Simmonds   &  Brown:  dram.  agts.. 

per.  ad.,  2325  Cottage  Grove  ave.,  Chi- 
cago. 
Murilla,  Miss  Edith    singing    and  dancing 

soubrette:     Denman,     Thompson     Co.: 

per.  ad.,  488  Washington  st..  Boston. 
Murielle,  Mis.-1  Constance,  leads;  dram,  agts  , 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  3  Seventh 

ave,  A«bury  Park.  N.  J. 
Murphy,  B.  J  comedy  and  character;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  213  E. 

21st  St.,  New  York. 
Murphy.  B.  J.,    old    men    and    character. 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A; 

dram  agts.  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad  , 

44  W.  23d  st.,  New  York. 
Murray,  John,  character  comedian,  starring 

in  A  Man  Without    a   Country,   Chas. 

E.  Cook,  manager:  per.  ad.,   Metropol- 
itan Hotel,  Boston. 

Murray,  Jas.  C.,  comedian  and  vocalist; 
Kansas  City,  Mo. 

Murray,  J.  Winston,  heavies:  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  207  Living- 
ston st.,  Brooklyn. 

Murray  David,  M.,  juveniles  ;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  7  Spring 
Terrace,  Meeker  ave.,  Brooklyn. 

Murray,  T.  J  ,  juveniles:  drain,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  72  Lexington  ave  , 
New  York. 

N    - 

Nagle,  E.  F..  leading  heavy,  Hunlon  Bros. 
Voyage  en  Sui.-se;  dram,  agts ,  Sim- 
mond's  &  Brown  :  per.  ad..  1166  Broad- 
way, New  York. 

Nannery,  P.  A.,  old  men  and  character  ; 
dram,  agts..  Brown  &  Dicksou  ;  per.  ad., 
34  E.  12th  St.,  New  York. 

Nash,  George  F.,  juvenile  and  light  comedy, 
Fred  Ward:!  Co.:  dram  ast-*.,  Simmonds 
&  Biown:  per.  ad.,  500  Market  St.,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Nathal,  Louis,  baritone;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dicksou; per.  ad..  126  W.  47th  St.,  New 
York. 

Xeill,  James,  leads:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  168  Hall  street,  Sa- 
vannah 

Nelson,  Miss  Olive,  character  and  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts..  Brooks  <$:  Dickson:  per.  ad., 
Orange.  N.  J. 


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Nelton.  Harry,  juveniles:  dram,  agt,  J.  Alex 
Brown ;  ptr.  ad.,  (U  E.  14th  street,  New 
York. 

Nepier,  Wilson,  walking  gent;  Stafford  Fos- 
ter Co.;  per.  ad.,  care  John  William?,  165 
Chambers  st.  New  York. 

Neuville,  Mme.  Rosina,  old  women  and  lead- 
ing heavies;  Brooks  &  Dickson's  Ko- 
many  Rye  Co.  B.;  per.  ad.,  555  Atlan- 
tic ave.,  Brooklyn. 

Neuville,  Augustin  E.,  respousibles;  treas- 
urer Lee  Avenue  Academy  of  Music, 
Brooklyn,  E.  D.,.  per.  ad.,  Lee  Avenue 
Academy  of  Music,  Brooklyn,  E.  D. 

Neville,  George  Wm.,  old  men  and  comedy: 
dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies:  per.  ad.,  4  Rogers 
ave.,  Boston. 

Neville.  Miss  Sara,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Highlands, N.  J. 

New  borough,  W.  H.,  stage  manager.  \\ilbur 
Opera  Co.:  per.  ad.,  New  York, 

Newcomb,  Theresa,  leads;  dram,  agts..  Brooks 
&  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  P.  O.  Box  1229,  New 
York. 

Newhall,  Miss  Fanny,  juveniles  and  sou- 
brettes;  Michael  Strogoff  Co. :  dram,  agts., 
Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Creighton 
House,  Boston. 

Newman,  Frank,  jnvenile;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Rockaway 
Beach,  care  of  Mrs.  Brocksmith. 

Newton.  Miss  Alice,  soubrettes;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dicksoa;  'per.  ad.,  51  Middagh 
St.,  Brooklyn. 

Nichols,  C.  A.,  tenor:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;   per.  ad.,  431   b.83d  St.,  New 

York. 
Nichols,  C.  T.,  leading  heavies  and  character, 

Shook  &  Collier's  Buth'g  Devotion  Co. ; 

dram,  agts  ,  Simmonds  &  Brown;    per. 

ad.,  Rockaway  Beach,  L.  I.,  N.  Y. 
Nichols,    Mifs   Maggie,    soubrettes;     dram. 

agts..   Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.  ad.,  225 

Gough  St.,  Baltimore. 
Nicol,  Joseph  E.,  musical  director,  Mile.  Ai- 

mee's  English  Comedy  Co. ;  dram,  agts., 

Simmomls  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  22  Vanan- 

den  St.,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

Nielser,  Mme.  Geraldine  Irving,  soprano,  old 

women  and  eccentric  character:    dram. 

agt.,   J.  Alex.  Brown;    per.   ad.,  234  E. 

31th  St.,  New  York. 
Noble,  Warren,  juveniles  and  heavies,  Alvin 

Joslin  Comedy  Co  ;  per.  ad  ,  Chariton,  la. 

Norcross,  Frank  M.,  light  comedian  and 
juveniles;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  110  Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 


Norcross,  Frank  M  .   juveniles;    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson ;    per.  ad.,   110  Fourth 

ave.,  New  York. 
Norman,  S.  P.,  tenor;    dram,  agts..  Brooks  & 

Dickson:    per,   ad.,   106  E.  14th  St.,  New 

York. 
Norris,  Chas.,  juveniles  and   light  comedy; 

dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad., 

400  Fourth  ave  ,  New  York. 

O.    - 

O'Brien,  Wm.  Smith,  juveniles.  J.  H  Keanu's 
Mrs.  Partington  Co.;  per.  ad.,  125  N. 
Clark  St.,  Chicago,  111. 

O'Byrne,  Ignatius  J.,  comedy,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's White  Slave  Co.;  per,  ad.,  233  E. 
31st  st ,  New  York. 

O'Hara,  Pat,  Irish  comedian:  per.  ad.,  147 
Fuller  ft.,  Brooklyn. 

Olcott,  Miss  Lillian,  starring  in  the  legitimate 
drama ;  R.  L  Tayleur,  manager;  per.  ad., 
Brooklyn. 

Oliver,  Dr.N.  T.  (Nevada  Ned),  specialty,  rifle 
and  pistol  shot;  per.  ad.,  N.  Y.  Clipper. 

Olive,  Miss  Bertha,  juveniles  ard  singing 
sonbrettes;  per.  ad.,  N.  Y.  Clipper. 

Olmi,  George,  principal  baritone.  Fay  Temple- 
ton  Opera  Co.;  per.  ad.,  care  Fay  Tern  - 
pleton  Opera  Co.,  182  Fulton  st.,  New 
York. 

O'Mara,  Jas.,  heavies;  dram  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per  ad.,  56  N.  Market  st., 
Chicago. 

O'Neil,  James,  starring  in  Monte  Cristo; 
John  Stetson,  man.;  per.  ad.,  Fifth 
Avenue  Theatre,  New  York. 

Osborne,  Henry,  eccentric  comedian ;  per.  ad., 
Box  115,  Long  Branch,  N.  J. 

Osborne,  Fanny,  Irish  comedian;  per.  ad  ,  Box 
115,  Long  Branch,  N.  J. 

Osborne,  Charles,  character  and  heavies. 
Brooks  &  D  ckson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  B; 
dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson  ;  per.  ad., 
44  W.  23d  st.,  New  York. 

Osmond,  Walter,  responsible,  Fred.  Warde 
Co;  per.  ad.,  20  Frankljn  St.,  Pittsbu-g, 
Pa. 

Ottelengui,  Miss  Helen,  leading  juveniles. 
Shook  &  Collier's  Lights  o'  London  Co. : 
dram  agts  ,  Simmonds  &  B  own;  per. ad., 
36S  Livingston  St..  Brooklyn.  N.  Y. 

Outram,  Leonard  S.,  juveniles  and  heavies; 
dram,  agts,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
34  W.  26th  st. ,  New  York. 

Overpeck,  A.  J.,  stage  machinist.  Baitley 
Campbell's  Siberia  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Albany,  111. 


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Owen,  W.  R.,  juveniles;  dram.  agts.  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  University  Building, 
Washington  Square,  New  York  City. 

Owen,  Walter,  character  and  heavies,  Ivanrofl 
Co  ;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson. 


Padgett,  J.  C  ,  light  comedy  and  character; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooke  &  Dickson;  per.  ad. 
39  W.  16th  St.,  New  York. 

Page,  William  H.,  juveniles  or  heavies:  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  £68 
State  St.,  Chicago. 

Palmer,  Miss  Minnie,  soubrette,  starring  in 
My  Sweetheart;  John  R.  Rogers,  man- 
ager; per.  ad.,  54  W.  12th  St.,  New  York. 

Palmer,  Miss  Nellie,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  54  W.  12th 
st..  New  York. 

Pantomimic  Trio  (specialty),  Andy  Morris, 
clown  and  comedian ;  Miss  Ida  Hnssey, 
pantomimist  and  soubrette;  "Young Toot- 
gey,"  juvenile  clown;  per.  ad..  New  York 
Clipper. 

Parker,  Harry  D.,  comedian  and  character; 

dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown:    per. 

ad.,  94  E.  10th  St.,  New  York. 
Parker,  H.  S.,  heavies  and  character;    dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Dicks' n;    per.  ad.,  58  E. 

9th  St.,  New  York. 
Park,  Will.  A.,  juveniles:  dram,  agts., Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  54  E.  9th  St.,  New 

York. 

Patterson,  Charles,  properties  and  respon- 
sible business,  Roland  Reed  Co.;  per.  ad., 

436  E.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Paul,  Henry,  Jr.,  leader  of  orchestra  and 
band;  per.  ad.,  1025  Oxford  St.,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Paul,  Logan,  comedian:  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  325  E.  14th  st.,  New 
York. 

Paul,  Will  A.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  203  E.  69th  St.,  New 
York. 

Payton,  Geo.,  leads;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  223  E.  12th  st.,  New 
York. 

Peissert,  Edgar  S.,  light  comedy  or  juvenile, 
Bertha  Welby  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Bethlehem,  Pa. 

Pell,  Miss  Kate,  character,  old  women,;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  5  Elm 
pi.,  Brooklyn. 

Pennoyer,  Miss  Alice,  singing  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
1741  Marshall  St.,  Philadelphia. 


Pennoyer,  Miss  Fellie.  soubrettes;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1741 
Marshall  st.,  Philadelphia. 

Pepper,  Mrs.  M,  old  women;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1741  Mar- 
shall st.,  Philadelphia. 

Percy,  Mrs.  Towneend,  juveniles,  McCaull 
Opera  Co  ,  dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  175  W.  45th  St.,  New  York. 

Percy,  Miss  Marion,  soubrettes,  Gardiner's 
Only  a  Woman's  Heart  Co.;  dram,  agt. 
J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad  ,  Philadelphia. 

Percy,  R.  V.,  old  men,  Brooks  &  Dickson's 
In  the  Ranks  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  \- 
Dickson;  psr.  ad.,  167  7th  ave..  New 
York. 

Perkins.  Walter,  comedian;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dicksou:  per.  ad.  556  Oak  St.. 
Kansas  City,  Mo. 

Perlman,  Louis,  old  men  and  character,  Gar- 
diner's Only  a  Women's  Heart  Co.;  dram, 
agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  New  York 
Mirror. 

Perry,  Miss  Alfa,  juveniles  and  ingenues,  Bella 
Moore  Mountain  Pink  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  390  Clinton 
ave.,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

Perry,  Thomas  R.,  treasurer,  Wallick's  Ban- 
dit King  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Bancroft  House, 
920  Broadway,  New  York. 

Perry,  Miss  Alfa,  singing  soubrettes  and 
juveniles;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
eon;  per.  ad.,  10  W.  13th  St.,  New  York. 

Peters,  Mrs.  Chas.,  character  and  old  women, 
Brooks  &  Dickson's  In  the  Ranks  Co.: 
dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown:  per. 
ad.,  209  E.  109th  St.,  New  York. 

Peters,  Fred,  dialect,  comedy  and  character: 
dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
40  E  10th  st.,  New  York. 

Peters,  Miss  Maude  E.,  juveniles;  dram, 
agts.  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad  ,  209 
E.  109th  st..  New  York. 

Pfaff,  H.  C.,  clarinet  and  tenor  and  bass  vo- 
calist, Gorton's  New  Orleans  Minstrels-; 
per.  ad.,  25  Second  ave.,  New  York. 

Pnelps,  Miss  Minnie,  light  comedy  and  sing- 
ing soubrettes;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dicksoa;  per.  ad..  53  W.  12th  st  ,  New 
York. 

Phillips,  H.  B.,  character  and  old  men;  dram, 
agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  266 
Clinton  ave.,  Brooklyn. 

Pierce,  Miss  Abbie,  juveniles,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  2 ;  per.  ad.,  People's 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Pierce,  Miss  Nellie,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


47 


dram,  agts,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

20  E.  28th  St.,  New  York. 
Pierce,  Miss  Margaret,    leads;    dram,   agts,, 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  58  McCul- 

lough  St.,  Baltimore. 
Pierce,    Frank,    juveniles    and    characters; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickeon;  per.  ad., 

65  Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 
Pierson,   Harry,    juveniles,    Harry    Miner's 

Silver  King  Co.    No.    1;      dram,    agts., 

Simmonds  &  Brown ;  per.  ad.,  2109  Second 

ave.,  New  York. 
Pierson,  Harry    H.,  juvenile    and  heavies, 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  In  the  Ranks  Co. ; 

dram,  agents.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 

ad.,  59  W.  24th  St.,  New  York. 

Pigott.J.  W..  ceraedy  and  character,  Wai- 
lack's  Theatre  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad ,  Wallack's 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Pike,  Miss  Dollie,  character  and  old  women, 
Madison  Square  Theatre  Rajah  Co.; 
dram,  agts.,  Simmo:  ds  &  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  341  W.  34th  St.,  New  York. 

Pike,  Maurice,  comedian;  dram,  agts., Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad..  98  Oanal  St.,  New 
York. 

Pincus,  S.  Harry,  comedy  and  character, 
Dion  BoucicanltCo.;  per.  ad,  Colonial 
Exchange,  23  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Pitt,  H.  M.,  leads,  Madison  Square  Theatre 

Rajah   Co.;    per.    ad.,   Madison   Square 

Theatre,  New  York. 
Pixley,  Lucy  B.,  soubrettes  and  boys;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickeon;  pei.  ad.,  353 

Third  ave. ,  New  York. 
Plunkett,  Mies  Addie,  soubrettes;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  214  W.  45th 

St.,  New  York. 
Plunkett,    Charles,    comedian,    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  214  W.  45th 

st. ,  N  ew  York. 
Poole,  Mre.  Charles,  old  women;  dram,  agte., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  636  Green 

st ,  Biooklyn. 
Porter,  Miss  Julia,  old  women;  dram,  agts.; 

Brooks  and  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  48  W.  12th 

St.,  New  York. 
Post,  Mrs.  E.  M.,  eccentric  comedy;  dram. 

agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  249  E. 

21st  st.,  New  York. 
Powell,    Edward,    juveniles;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  and  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  154  E.  16th 

st.,  New  York. 
Power,  John,  comedy  and  old  men;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  De- 
troit Opera  House,  Detroit,  Mich. 


Powers  Brothers  (specialty),  skaters  and  jug- 
glers, Girard  and  Yokes'  London  Bicycle 
and  Skating  Co.  ;  dram  agt  ,  J.  Alexander 
Brown;  per.  ad  ,  44  Public  St.,  Provi- 
dence, R.  I. 

Powers,  J.  M.,  comedian;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  470  W.  43d  st  ,  New 
York 

Praeger,  Miss  Adelaide,  prima  donna;  dram. 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  162  E. 
31st  St.,  New  York. 

Pratt,  Henry  H.,  comedy  character  and  stage 
manager;  dram.  agts..  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  Dramatic  News. 

Prescott,  Miss  Marie,  starring;  per.  ad.,  1214 
Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 

Prescott,  Harry  A.,  eccentric  character  and 
comedian;  dram  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad  ,  care  Simmonds  & 
Brown,  1166  Broadway. 

Preston,  Miss  Isabella,  old  women;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  57  W. 
llth  st.,  New  York. 

Prochaska,  J.  C.,  leader  band  and  orchestra; 
J.  G.  Stuttz  Dramatic  Co.;  per.  ad., 
Austin,  Texas. 

j  Prouty.  Edward  W.,  orchestra  leader;  Agnes 
Wallace-Villa;  per.  ad.,  P.  O.  Box  289, 
Spencer,  Mass. 

-   Q,   - 

Qninn,  Thomas^J.,  responsible,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  656  Second 
ave.,  New  York. 

Quinton,  Miss  K.,  juveniles,  singing  sou-' 
brettes  and  boys;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  410  N.  5th  st  ,  Phila- 
delphia. 


Radcliff,   James   B.,    eccentric   commedian; 

Boarding    School    Co.;    dram,   agt.,  R. 

Fitzgerald;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Dramatic 

News. 
RadclifE,  Miss  Carrie,  L.,   sonbrettes;  dram, 

agis..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  46  W. 

I5th  St.,  New  York. 
Rainforih,  Harry,    character   and    comedy; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  , 

364  W.  32d  St.,  New  York. 
Rand,  H.  E..  comedian;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.    ad,,  131  W.  42nd    St., 

New  York. 

Randolph,  Miss  Jessie,  juveniles;   Gardiner's 
Only  a  Woman's  Heart  Co.  ;  dram.,  agts.. 


48  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Eighth  Annual  Tour. 


B.   McAULEY 

In  his  New  Creation  of 

Gilderoy  Punk,  THE  JERSEYMAN, 


AND 


UNCLE    DAN'L, 

A  Messenger  from  Jarvis  Section. 


B.  D.  STEVENS,  Manager. 


Permanent  address:  329  WEST  231)  STREET,  NEW  YORK  CITY. 


Miss  Fanny  Addison, 

(Theatres  Royal,  Drury  Lane,  Haymarket,  Olympic, 

Gaiety,  etc.,  etc.,  London,  England,) 


MADISON  SQUARE  THEATRE, 
"RAJAH"  CO. 


HEAVY  LEAD  and  CHARACTER  BUSINESS 


Disengaged  Season  1885  and  1886. 

Address  :  MADISON  SQUARE  THEATRE. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


49 


Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Bridge- 
port, Conn. 

Randall,  Adelaide  Mrs.  T.  C.,  ]  rima  donna 
soprano;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  Mt.  Vernon,  N.  Y. 

Raudel,  J.  N.,  heavies;  dram.  agts..  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad ,  952  Gates  ave., 
Brooklyn 

Rankin,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  McKee,  starring;  per. 
ad.,  Third  Avenue  Theatre,  New  York. 

Rattenbury,  Harry  E  ,  baritone  and  comedian; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
1819  N.  24tb  st ,  Philadelphia. 

Ray.  Charles,  comedian  and  treasurer,  Welles- 
ley  &  Sterling's  Danites  Co. ;  per.  ad., 
New  York  Clipper. 

Ray,  Philip,  stage  manager.  Earle  Comb. 

Raymond,  John  T.,  comedian,  starring;  dram, 
agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  44  W. 
33d  st.,  New  York. 

Raymond,  Miss  Louise,  juveniles  and  EOU- 
brettes;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad  ,  150  E.  124th  St.,  New  York. 

Raymond,  John  F  ,  character  and  ballet  mas- 
ter, Arthur  Rehan's  7—20—8  Co.,  per.  ad  , 
1212  Market  st ,  Philadelphia. 

Rea,  Frank,  old  men;  dram,  agt.,   Brooks  & 

Dickson;    per.  ad.,  205  W.   13th  St.,  New 

York. 
Reed,  Roland,  comedian,  starring:  in  Cheek 

and  Humbug. 
Rees,  Miss  Stella,  leading  juveniles,  Barry  & 

Fay  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 

per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 
Rehan,  Miss  Ada,  leads,  Daly's  Theatre  Stock 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  Daly's  Theatre,  New  York. 
Renard,  MissRochelle,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  126  E.  12th 

st .  New  York. 
Renner,  Miss  Malvina,  vocalist;  dram,  agt., 

R.  Fitzgerald;  per.  ad  ,  103  Clinton  Place, 

New  York. 

Revillo,  Signer  Eugene  (specialty),  magician, 
parlor  legerdemain  and  trained  canaries; 
Tony  Denier 's  Pantomime  and  Specialty 
Co  ;  dram,  agt.,  R.  Fitzgerald,  10  Union 
Square;  per.  ad.,  155  W.  128th  St.,  New 
York. 

Reynolds,  Walter,  leads  and  characters;  dram, 
agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad  ,  Dra- 
matic News,  New  York. 

Reynolds,  P.  J.,  juveniles,  Harry  Miner's  Sil- 
ver Kicg  Co.  No.  2;  per.  ad.,  52  W.  19th 
tt.,  New  York. 

Reynolds,  Miss  Carrie,  leads;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  New  York 
Dramatic  News. 

4 


Rial,  Miss  Louisa,  leads;  dram,  agts  ,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per  ad  .  Hotel  Royal, 
cor.  6th  ave.,  and  4th  st ,  New  York. 

Rich,  Henry  W..  singing  comedian  and  char- 
acter, Baker  &  Farron  Co.;  dram.  agt. 
J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad..  147  Centre  st, , 
Toronto,  Out. 

Rich,  J.  F.,  vocal  comedian;  per.  ad. ,71  Mun- 
roe  St.,  New  York. 

Richards,  George,  singing  comedian,  George 
S.  Knight  Co  :  per.  ad.,  New  York  Dra- 
matic News. 

Richmond,  W.  L..  comedy  and  character,  F. 
G.  White  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Crawfordsville, 
Ind. 

Richardson,  W.,  comedian;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  «fe  Dickson;  ptr.  ad.,  Stratford, 
Conn. 

Richardson,  Miss  Hattie.  prima,  donna;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dicksou;  per.  ad,,  91 
Walnut  st.,  Chelsea,  N.  Y. 

Richford,  George  H.,  o'd  men;  dram  agts., 

Brooks    &   Dickson;     per.   ad.,    303   W. 

125th  St.,  New  York. 
Ridsdale,     Frank,     baritone;     dram,    agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  55  W.  19th 

st.,  New  York. 
Rieffarth,  Miss  Jennie,  juveniles  and    sou- 

brettes,  Rice's  Adonis  Co. 

Roberts,  Theodore,  leads;  Nellie  Boyd  Co.; 
per.  ad  ,  904  Washing  on  ft ,  San  Fran- 
cisco. 

Roberts,  Frank,  leads;  Bartley  Campbell's 
White  Slave  Co.;  per  ad.,  Warwick 
House,  28th  st.  and  fith  avenue,  New  York. 

Robertson,  Miss  Ellie  B.,  soubrettes;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  138  W. 

29th  st,  New  York. 
Robertson,   Donald,  juveniles;    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,34W.  26th 

st.,  New  York. 
Robie,  Louis,    leading   juveniles   and  stage 

manager;  Harry  Miner's  Eighth  Avenue 

Theatre,  New  York. 
Robinson,  Geo.   D,,    heavies;    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  81  W.  12th 

st.,  New  York. 
Robinson,  Geo.  S.,  leads,  Robinson's  Adven 

turers;    per.  ad.,  Morton    House,    New 

York. 
Robinson,  Miss  Florence,  Robinson's  Adven  - 

turers;    per.  ad.,  Morton    House,    New 

York. 

Robson,  Miss  May,  singing  soubrettes;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  439  W. 
35th  st ,  New  York. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Roche,  Ray,  old  men  and  heavy  character: 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad., 
117  E.  12th  St.,  New  York. 

Roche,  O.  W.,  property  and  utility;  Richard- 
son's Dramatic  Co.;  per  ad.,  Bellefon- 
taine,  O. 

Rochelle,  Miss  Minnie  (specialty),  bicycle 
rider;  Girard  &  Yokes'  London  Bicycle 
and  Skating  Co.;  per  ad.,  Detroit  Opera 
House,  Detroit,  Mich. 

Rochelle,  Miss  Inez,  leads;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad..  72  E.  llth 
St.,  New  York.  * 

Rockwell,  Miss  Clara,  sonbrettes;  Jno.  A. 
Stevens'  Co.:  dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
sen:  per  ad.,  174  E.  91st.,  New  York. 

Rodgers.  M  iss  Jessaline,  juvenile  and  sou- 
brette;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown: 
per  ad.,  Havvley's,  164  Vine  St..  Cincin- 
nati, O. 

Rogers,  Miss  Katherine,  leads:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  326  W.  34th 
St.,  Njw  York. 

Rook,  Theo.  T  ,  comedian  and  eccentric  char- 
acter, Alvin  Joslin  Comedy  Co.;  per  ad., 
New  York  Clipper. 

Rosa.  Miss  Patti,  soubrette,  starring  in  Mix 
pah;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad., 
Baden,  North  St.  Louis. 

Ross,  F.  McCullough,  character  and  heavies; 
Harry  Miner's  Silver  King  Co.,  No.  1; 
dram  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.. 
91  Seventh  ave  ,  New  York. 

Rouse,  William  A.,  low  comedian  and  char- 
acter old  men,  Shook  &  Collier's  Lights  o' 
London  Co.;  per.  ad.,  260  W.  22d  St., 
New  York. 

Rouse.  M:ss  Fannie  Denham,  old  women, 
char,  and  dialect  comedienne;  Shook  & 
Collier's  Lights  o'  London  Co  ;  per  ad., 
260  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 

Royston,  Willie,  comedian;  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per  ad.,  7  W.  14th  St..  New- 
York. 

Russell,  W.  J.,  character  comedian,  Tony 
Pastor  Co.;  Hotel  Osborn,  Boston. 

Russell,  John  and  James,  comedians,  Tony 
Pastor  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  Alex.  Brown: 
per.  ad.,  205  W.  10th  St.,  New  York. 

Russell,  Harold,  leading  juveniles  and  light 
comedy,  Minnie  Maddern  Co.:  dram,  agt., 
J.  Alex.  Brown:  per.  ad.,  cor.  14th  st.  and 
Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 

Russell,  Miss  Susie,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad., 
52  E.  9th  St.,  New  York. 


Ryan,  Sam.  E.,  old  men,  character  and  come- 
dy; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per. 
ad.,  Moulton  House,  Chicago. 

Ryan,  J.  F.,  heavies  or  old  men  John  A.  Ste- 
vens Co.:  dram,  ngts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson: 
per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Ryan,  J.  A.,  responsible  utility,  Baker  &  Far- 
ron  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad., 
136  Linden  ave.,  Baltimore. 

Ryan,  J.  H.,  comedian:  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  865  First  ave  .  New 
York. 

Ryan,  W.  H. ,  comedian;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  62  Duanett.,  New 
York. 

Ryno,  William  H ,  property  man,  Flora 
Moore's  Bunch  of  Keys  Co. ;  per.  ad  ,  22 
Jones  st ,  New  York. 


Sackett,  Frederic,  juvenile;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickion;  per.  ad.,  22  E.  20th 
St.,  New  York. 

Sackett,  Miss  Millie,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  98  Canal  St., 
New  York. 

Sage,  Miss  Annie,  musical-glass  tpecialist; 
per.  ad.,  Walton,  Huron  co.,  Ontario, 
Canada. 

Sampson,  Will  C.,  eccentric  and  low  comedy; 
dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  12  Union 
Square.  New  York. 

Sanders,  F.  W.,  juvenile  and  musical  special- 
ist; per.  ad.,  226  Ogden  st.,  Newark, 
N.  J. 

Sanford,  Walter  S.,  leading  heavies  and  char- 
acter. Rich  &  Harris'  Nobody's  Claim  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  Ledger  Job  Office,  Philadelphia. 

Sargent,  Harry  S.,  comedy    and  character, 

Taveraier  Comedy  Co.;    per.  ad.,  New 

York  Clipper. 
Sartelle.  Miss  Minnie,   singing  soubrette,  J. 

H.  Keane'sMrs.  Partington Co. ;  per.  ad., 

30(5  W.  Madison  St.,  Chicago. 

Siaunders,  John,  comedian,  Osborne's  Od- 
dities; dram,  agt,  J.  Alex.  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  187  Franklin  st.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

Savage.  Miss  Jennie  L.,  character  and  heavy; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
Greenwood,  Mass. 

Sawtelle,  J.  Al.,  leads,  Sawtelle  Comedy  Co.: 
per.  ad.,  65  Delevan  st.,  Rochester.  N.  Y. 

Sawyer,  Miss  Delia,  leads;  dram  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad..  ."9  W.  24th  St..  New 
York. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


51 


Scanlau.  Liz  ie,  soubrette,  Western  Lights 
o'  London  Co.;  dram  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown:  per.  ad.,  Penn  Yan,  New  York. 

Scharf,  Henry,  old  men  and  eccentric  char- 
acter; dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- on; 
per.  ad.,  110  Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 

Scheparde.  G.  E.  W.,  old  men;  dram,  agt., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  125  40th  st., 
Brooklyn. 

Schneider,  Gus  (specialty),  roller  skater  and 
contortionist,  Wyman's  Wonders  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  cor.  61st  st.  and  3d  ave.,  New 
York. 

Schultz,  Miss  Emma,  soubrettes,  Harrison  & 
Gourlay  Co.;  dram.  agts..  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad.,  1166  Broadway,  New 
York. 

Scott,    Julius,  leading    heavies,    Thos.  W. 

Keene;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per  ad., 

94  Market  St..  Memphis,  Tenn. 
Scott,  Miss  Mattie,  juveniles;  dram,   agts., 

Brooks  &  Djckson;  per.  ad.,  25  Liberty 

st.,  Newburyport,  Mass. 
Scott,   M.    Ainsley,  old  men;    dram,  agts, 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  210  W.  24th 

st.,  New  York. 
Scott,  Rufus,  juveniles  and  comedy;  dram. 

agts., Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 254  W. 

21st  st.,  New  York. 
Scott,  Cyril,  comedy  and  characters;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  232  E. 

loth  st.,  New  York. 
Scott,  Miss  Claire,  leads;  per.  ad.,  New  York 

Clipper. 
Seabrooke,  Thomas  Q.,   light  comedy    and 

juveniles;  dram  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson; 

per.  ad.,  514  Third  ave.,  New  York. 
Seabrooke,  Miss  Elvia,  soubrettes,  Mr.  and 

Mrs.  McKee  Rankin's  Co.;  dram,   agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  514  Third 

ave.,  New  York. 
Searle,    Miss    Louise,    prima   donna;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  462  W. 

64th  st.,  New  York. 
Searle,  Cyril,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  New  Brighton,  S.I. 
Secor,  George    J.,  character    and    comedy; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

126  E.  12th  Bt.,  New  York. 
Sedgewick,  Miss  Helen,  starring  in  A  Moun- 
tain Pink;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  50  E.  10th  St.,  New  York. 
Selden,  Edgar,  eccentric  comedian,  Brooks  & 

Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co. ;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  81  Johnson 

St.,  Brooklyn. 
Selden,  Mrs.  Edgar,  character  and  old  women, 


Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.: 
dram,  agis  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
81  Johnson  st.,  Brooklyn. 

Senzner,  Frank  H.,  tuba  and  double  bass: 
Gorton's  New  Orleans  Minstrels;  per.  ad.. 
Case  City,  Mich. 

Seymour,  Harry  F.,  leading  heavies,  Simon 
Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  2124  South  Broad- 
way, St.  Louis.  Mo. 

Shackford,  Chas.,  character.  Shook  &  Col- 
lier's Storm-Beaten  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Union 
Square  Theatre,  New  York. 

Shannon.  Mrs.  Effle  M.,  juvenile.?,  Harry 
Miner's  Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  dram, 
agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad  , 
People's  Theatre,  New  York. 

Shannon,  Minnie,  child  parts,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co. ;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  People's  Theatre.  New 
York. 

Shannon,  Miss  Lavinia.  juveniles,  Brooks  & 
Dickson's  La  Charbonniere  Co  ;  dram, 
agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  102 
4th  st ,  S.  E.  Washington. 

Shaw  (specialty),  female  impersonator,  Mur- 
phy &  Mack's  Comedy  Four  Co.;  per. 
ad.,  New  York  Dramatic  News. 

Sheehan,  W.  T.,  character  and  comedy;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  110 
Fourth  ave..  New  York. 

Sheldon,  Miss  Ella,  character,  Olympic  Thea- 
tre Stock  Co.,  Chicago;  dram,  fgt.,  J. 
Alex.  Brown;  per.  ad.,  48  N.  Moore  St., 
New  York. 

Sheldon,  Miss  Julia,'soubrettes,  Barry  &  Fay 
Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad  ,  556 
Leonard  st.,  Greenpoint,  Brooklyn,  E.  D. 

Sheppard  Sisters,  Minnie  and  Julia  (specialty), 
sketch  artists  and  balladists;  per.  ad., 
Theatre  Comique,  Providence,  R.  I. 

Shepard,  Miss  Inez,  goubrettes;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  10  Bank  St., 
New  York. 

Sheridan,  Charles,  utility,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  La  Cbarbonniere  Co. ;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  44  W.  23d  St., 
New  York. 

Sheridan,  Wm.  H.  (specialty),  vocalist  and 
sketch  artist;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clip- 
per. 

Sherwood,  Miss  Florena,  singing  soubrette; 
per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Shewell,  J.  H  ,  old  men  and  comedy;  dram, 
agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson ;  per.  ad  ,  131  E . 
16th  St.,  New  York. 

Shields,  Miss  Tillie,  old  women  and  sou- 
brettes; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per.  ad.,  325  E.  14th  St.,  New  York. 


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Fred.  A.  J.  Dunwlck, 


HARRY  MIXER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

White's  Opera  House, 

Concord,  N.  H. 

BUSINESS   MANAGER         Population  of  Town,     -     15,000 

Seating  capacity  of  Opera 

House,  1,000 

No  Better  Show  Town. 


and  Treasurer, 
Press  and  Advance  Agent, 

Glens  Falls,  Warren  Co.,  N.  Y. 


Geo.  H.  Lennox, 

EXPERIENCED  BUSINESS  AGENT, 

At  liberty. 
Permanent  address: 
STAUNTON,  VIRGINIA. 

H.  H.  Haven, 

AMUSEMENT  MANAGER, 
Joplin,  Mo.,  and 

LESSEE  AND  MANAGKR, 
Joplin  (Mo.)  and  Columbus  (Kas. ) 

Opera  Houses. 


For  dates,  terms,  etc.,  address 
B.  C.  WHITE, 

Manager. 

Mrs.  H.  A.  Richardson, 

THEATRICAL  COPYIST 
and  Type-Writer, 

24  WEST  9TH  ST.,  NEW  YORK. 

Thoroughly  experienced  in  Dra- 
matic work. 

Orders  by  express  promptly  ex- 
ecuted. 

REFERENCES  :  New  York  Dramatic  News. 
New  York  Mirror. 

Lake  Shore  House, 

37  &  39  Bank  St., 

Cleveland,  Ohio. 

Headquarters  for  Professionals. 
Rates,  $1.25  and  £1.50  per  day. 

W.  H.  DEITRICK, 

Proprietor. 


FINEST 

French  Sewed'.  Palace 

CORSETS.  alace> 

Perfect  Fitting.;          D.  J.  BLOCK,  Proprietor, 
Gracefully  Shaped.  ! 
Elegantly  Made.   N.  E.  Cor.  4th  &  Washington  Sts. 

positively  thelatestand  Qr»rin«rfipM     Til 

mostimprovedstjles.  lu>  **•• 

d    Finest  Sample  Rooms  in  the  city,  on  first  floor. 
Strictly  first-class.        'Bus  to  all  trains. 

Headquarters  for 

Commercial  Men  and 
First-class  Theatrical  Troupes. 

Special  Rates  to  the  Profession. 


notice  that  every  pair 
is  stamped 


I C  a  la  Persephone. 


For  sale  by 
First-class 

Retailers. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


Shine,  Giles  comedian,  Brooks  &  Dicksoirs 
La Charbonniere Co . ;  dram,  agts., Brooks 
<fc  Dickson;  per.  ad. ,102  4th  St.,  S  E., 
Washington,  D.  C. 

Shine,  Thad.,  comedian;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  42  St.  Mark's  Place, 
New  York. 

Siddons,    Harry,    comedian;     dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  285  W.  12th 

St.,  New  York. 
silvo   (specialty),  balancing,  Tony    Pastor's 

Co.;  dram.  agt.,J.  Alex  Brown;  per.  ad., 

169  Bowery,  New  York. 

Simon,  Hy.,  character  and  comedy;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  72 
Purchase  St.,  New  Bedford,  Mass. 

Simons,  Henry,  character;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  485  Canal 

St.,  New  York. 

• 

Sims,  Miss  Lizzie,  danseuse,  Howard  Athe- 
naeum Specialty  Co.;  dram.agt.,  J.  Alex 
Brown;  per.  ad..  438  Washicgton  Place, 
New  York. 

Sinclair,  Harry,  character  and  stage  man- 
ager, J.  S.  Murphy's  Kerry  Gow  Co.; 
dram,  agts . ,  Simmonds  &  Brown ;  per .  ad . , 
1!)  Schaeffer  St.,  Brooklyn,  E.  D. 

Sinclair,  E.  V.,  character,  Haulon  Brothers; 
dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  1166  Broadway,  New  York. 

Singleton,  Miss  Agatha,  leads,  Earle  Combi- 
nation. 

Singleton,  Miss  Kate,  old  women;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  311 
E.  65th  St.,  New  York. 

Sisson,  Miss  Josie,  leads  and  singing  sou- 
brette;  Six  Peas  in  a  Pod  Co.;  dram,  agt., 
J.  Alex.  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Sisson's  Lodge, 
P.  O.  Box  147,  Madeira,  O. 

Skeritt,  Miss  Emma,  heavy  old  women; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
47  E.  9th  St.,  New  York. 

Slade,  S.  I.,  utility.  Brooks  &  Dickson's  La 
Charbonniere  Co  ;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New 
York. 

Sloane,  William  H.,  low  comedy  and  singing 
parts;  dram,  agt.,  Simmonds  &  Brown ; 
per. ad.,  2352  Thompson  st..  Philadelphia. 

Small,  Charles  T.,  ba«so  and  old  men;  S.  B 

Hyer's  Comedy  Co  ;  per.  ad.,  4*4  State 

St.,  Chicago 
Smedley,  W.  H.,  low  comedy  and  character; 

Atkinson's  Peck's  Bad  Boy  Co.;  per  ad  , 

Chester,  Pa. 
Smith,  Chris.  J..  leader  of  orchestra  and  bar- 


itone; Rentfrow's  Jolly  Pathfinders;  per. 

ad  ,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
Smith,  Clarence  H.  (specialty),  bicycle  rider: 

Girard  ana  Yokes  London  Bicycle  and 

Skating    Co.;     per      ad.    Detroit    Opera 

House,  Detroit,  Mich. 
;  Smith,  Harry  A  ,  heavies  or  character  ;  dram. 

agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per    ad  ,  She- 

boygan,  Wis. 
Snader,  Ed  L..  responsible;  George  C.  Miln 

Co.;  per.  ad  ,  Metropolitan  Hotel,  corner 

Fifth  ave,  and  Randolph  st.,  Chicago. 

•  Snow,  Matt  .Wm  and  Thomas  B.  (specialty), 

musical  artists,  Graham  Bros.  Concert 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Snyder,  M.  B.,  heavies,  Brooks  &  Dickson's 
Romany  Rye  Co.  A;  dram  agts..  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  44  W.  23d  st  .  New- 
York. 

!  Sophmore,  Charles  P.,  leads  and  low  comedy. 
Criterion  Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad..  Toledo,  O. 

•  Sothern,  Miss  Ella,  sonbrettes,  juveniles  and 

boys,  New  York  Co.;  dram,  agts..  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  9  Durham  Place, 
Brooklyn,  X.  Y. 

Spencer,  Miss  Lillian,  leads;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  412  W.  23d 
st.,  New  York. 

!  Spencer,  A.  J..  character,  Crimes  of  London 
Co  ;  dram  agt.,  J.  Alexander  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Spencer,  Earle,  leading  juvenile  and  light 
comedy;  dram,  agts.,  Skiff  &  Morgan, 
Chicago;  per.  ad.,  820  Charleston  ave., 
St.  Louis. 

Spence,  George  M.,  comedian  and  instru- 
mental soloist,  J.  H.  Keane's  Mrs.  Par- 
tington  Co. ;  306  W.  Madison  st ,  Chi- 
cago. 

Sprague,  George  R.,  juveniles  and  heavies; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
207  E.  116th  St.,  New  York. 

Sprague,  Miss  Fanny,  heavies;  drain,  agt*., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad  ,  207  E.  116th 
st ,  New  York. 

Spragne,  Arthur,  heavies;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  99  Dnrgm 
ave.,  Jersey  City  Heights. 

Stack,  Robert,  property  man.  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son's  Romany  Rye  Co.  B.;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d 
st.,  New  York. 

Stafford,  William,  tragedy  star,  starring  in 
the  legitimate  drama,  Stafford-Foster 
Co.;  per.  ad..  New  York  Mirror. 

Stafford    Maurice,    juveniles;     dram,    agts.. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  218  W.  25th 

st..  New  York. 
Standish,  Walter,  juvenile    leads,  Shook  & 

Collier's  Lights    o'   London  Co.;  dram. 

agts..  Simmonds  &  Browu:  per.  ai., New- 
York  Mirror. 
Standish   Harry,    baritone    and    comedian; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

158  W.  20th  st.,  New  York. 
Stanford,  Billy  (specialty  i,  comedian,  vocalist 

and   dancer,    White   Elephant   Theatre, 

Cleveland,  O. 
Stanhope,  Miss  Ada,  juveniles  and  soubrettes; 

dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

141  E.  15th  St.,  New  York. 
Stanley,  Miss  Carrie,  character  comedienne, 

Alvin  Joslin  Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New 

York  Clipper. 
Stanley,    Miss    Isabelle,     heavy    char,    old 

women,  J.  K    Emmet  Co.;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  250  W.  22d 

St.,  New  York. 
Stanley,  Mies  Constance,  starring;  Manager. 

Edwin  Clifford;  per.  ad  ,  Columbus,  O. 
Stanley,  Frank  J.,  zoo.  lecturer  and  stage 

manager;  per.  ad  ,  New  York  Clipper. 
Stanton,  M  iss  Mabel,  J.  S.  Murphy  Kerry  Gow 

Co.,  per.  ad..  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 
Stanton,  Walter  (specialty),  char,  com., vocal- 
ist and  mimic ;  per.  ad  ,  285  W.  Houston 

St.,  New  York. 
Stanwood,  Harry  (specialty),  banjo  soloist  and  • 

comedian;  per.  ad.,  Coburg,  Can. 

Stedman.  C.  A.,  leads;  dram.  agts.  Brooks  & 

Dickson;    per.  ad.,  188  E.  22d  St.,  New  ; 

York. 
Steele,  D.  P.,  character   and   low   comedy. 

Shook    &   Collier's   Storm   Beaten   Co.;  ', 

dram  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown. 
Steele,   Miss  May,  juveniles  and  soabrettes,  ] 

Shook    &    Collier's   Storm   Beaten  Co.;  ! 

dram,  agt.,  Simmonds  &  Brown. 
Stengel,  Phil . ,  comedian;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;    per.   ad..   512  Dillwyn  St.,  ; 

Philadelphia. 
Stephens,    E.    H.,    comedian;    dram,   agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  222  E.  57th 

St.,  New  York. 
Sterling,  Earle.  comedian,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W. 

J.  Florence  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds 

&  Brown;    per.   ad.,  Lambs'  Club,  New 

York. 
Sterling,  Bostcoell,  tenor,  Theodore  Thomas  [ 

Concert  Co.:    per.  ad.,  35  W.    14th  St.,  , 

New  York. 
Stern,    Mrs.    Ben.,    character   old   women, 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  B.;  i 


dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad., 

44  W.  23d  st ,  New  York. 
Stern,  Miss  Nellie,  juveniles;    dram.  agt*.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson:    per.  ad..  50  W.  12th 

st..  New  York. 
Stevens,   Frank  R.,   character  old  men  and 

responsible,     Walker      Whiteside     Co.: 

dram    agt.,  J.    J.    Spies;    per.    ad.,    18 

Union  Square,  New  York. 
Stevens,  Thad.,  comedian,    Hyer's   Colored 

Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  John  B.  Jeffery 

Printing  House,  Chicago. 
St.  Felix  Sisters  (specialty),  song  and  dance; 

dram,  agt.,  J.  Alex.  Brown;  per.  ad.,   1? 

Clinton  Place,  New  York, 
St.  Quintin,  Miss  Ruby,  juveniles  and  sing- 
ing eoubrettes;  dram,    agts..  Brooks  & 

Dickgon:  per.  ad.,  5   E.  12th  st ,  New 

York.  „ 

Stiles,  John,  negro  comedian,  Gorton's  New 

Orleans   Minstrels ;  per.  ad.,  New  York 

Clipper. 
Stoddart,  Mrs.  George,  light  comedian;  per. 

ad.,    Parsonage,    Highlands,    Monmonth 

Co..  N.  Y. 
Stoddart,  George,    old  men    and    eccentric 

com.,  Parsonage,  Highlands,  Monmouth 

Co.,  N.  Y. 
Stokes,    Miss  Katie,  juveniles   and    singing 

soubrettes  ;    dram,  agts  ,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  74  W.  49th  St.,  New  York. 

Stokes.  Miss  Belle,  singing  soubrettes;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  74  \V. 

49th  st..  New  York. 
Stone,  W.  D.,  character  and  comedy;  dram. 

agts..  Simmonds  &  Brown.  New  York. 

Stony,    Miss    Anna    Warren,    dram,    agts., 

Brooks    &    Dickson;  per.  ad.,  1921  H  st., 

Washington,  D.  C. 
Story,  Miss,  old  women;  dram,  agts.,    Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  118  W.  20th    St., 

New  York. 

Stowe,  Miss  Emma,  char,  and  com  ,  old  wom- 
en; dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per. 

ad.,  Sheboygan,  Wis. 
Strong,  Rudolph  H.,  character;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  <fc Dickson:  per.  ad  ,  73  Henry  St., 

Brooklyn. 
Stuart,  Miss  Julia,    juveniles:  .'dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.   ad.,  221  W.  22d 

st.,  New  York. 
Stuart,    Miss    May,  character;    dram,   agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  39  W.  25th  St., 

New  York. 
Stuttz,  Miss  Alma  E.,   leads;    J.   G.   Stuttz 

Dramatic  Co.;  per.  ad.,   107  E.Jefferson 

St.,  Louisville,  K}'. 


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Sullivan,  John  T.,  leads;    Mile.   Rhea  Co.; 

per.  ad.,  365  W.  High  st  ,  Detroit,  Mich. 
Summer,  Miss  Frances,  leads;  Katie  Putnam 

Co.;dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickgon;  per. 

ad.,  25  W.  16th  St..  New  York. 
Sutherland,    Miss,    singing   and    soubrettes; 

dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

New  York  Clipper. 
Sutherland,  John,  old  men  and  character,  Lil- 

lian Olcott  Co.;  dram,  agts  .  Simmonds  & 

Brown;  per.  ad.,  20  Sutton  Place,  New 

York. 
Sutton,  Charles  W.,  juvenile  leads;  Harrison 

and  Gonrlay  Co.;   dram,  agts.,  Simmonds 

&  Brown. 
Swain,  C.  W.,  comedian,  J.  K.  Emmett  Co.  ; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad., 

69  Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 
Swinburne,  John,  char.,  old  men  and  heavies, 

Mile.  Rhea  Co,;  dram,   agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per  ad.,  Dramatic  News. 


Tannehill,  Ed.,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;    per  ad.,  50  W.  12th  st.,  New 

York. 
Tavernier,  Albert,  eccentric  comedy,  Taver- 

ner  Dramatic  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies; 

per  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Taylor,  J.  JEL,  heavies  and  old  men;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;    per  ad.,   415 

Pine  st.,  Philadelphia. 
Taylor,  Jerry,  responsible  or  stage  manager; 

T.  W.  Keene  Co.;  per  ad.,  702  Finest., 

Philadelphia. 
Taylor,   Miss  May,    juvenile,    Neil    Burgess 

Vim  Co.;  per  ad.,  Parsonage  Highlands, 

Monmouth  Co.,  N.  J. 
Taylor,  Master  Harry,  child  parts,    T.    W. 

Keene  Co.;  per  ad.,  702  Pine  St.,  Phila- 

delphia. 

Taylor.  James,  heavies,  Stetson's  Monte 
Cristo  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per  ad.,  42  Fulton  St.,  New  York. 

Tearle,  Osmond,  leads,  Wallack's  Theatre 
Stock  Co.  ;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per  ad.,  9  Queen  st.,  Wakefield, 
Eng  ,  or  Wallack's  Theatre,  New  York 

Temple,  E.  P.,  baritone;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per  ad.,  1348  Lexington  ave., 

New  York  . 
Templeton,  Miss  Fay,    prima   donna,    Star 

Opera  Co.;   John  Templeton,  manager; 

per  ad.,  Montmoor,  N.  Y. 
Thacker,  Allan  J.,  heavies  and  juveniles,  B. 

McAuley  Co  ;    dram,  agt.,   J.  J.  Spies; 


per  ad.,  102   Mulberry   St.,    Fall    River, 
Mass. 

Thomas,  Edw.  H.,  juveniles,  Sterling  Comedy 
Co.;  per  ad.,  Sea  Isle  City,  N.  J. 

Thompson, Miss  Miunette, leads; dram,  agts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad,  1201  Fifth 
St.,  N.  W.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

Thompson,  Miss  Connie,  soubrettes;  drain, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  99 
Clinton  Place,  New  York. 

Thome,  Miss  Blanche,  leads;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  103  W.  54th 
it.,  New  York. 

Thornton,  Miss  Dolly,  old  women;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  347  W. 
28th  St.,  New  York. 

Thornton,  Miss  Isabella,  juveniles;  Wallack's 
Theatre  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  229  E.  31st  ft.,  "New  York. 

Thornton,    Charles,    leading  or    character; 

Headless  Horseman  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J. 

J.  Spies:  per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New 

York. 
Thorpp,  Mrs    Lou.,  char,  old  women;  dram. 

agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  251  E. 

13th  st ,  New  York 
Thorpp,  Miss    Florence,    soubrettes;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  251  E. 

13th  st..  New  York. 
Tiffany,  Miss  Annie  Ward,  leads;  Shadows 

of  a  Great  City  Co.,  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  20  E.  28th  St.,  New 

York. 
I  Tighe,  James  F.,  stage  manager  and  old  men; 

Harrison  &  Gourlay;    dram.  agts..  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  31  Eldridge  st. , 

New  York . 
Tilge,  Howard,  character  old  men;  Standard 

Theatre    Dramatic    Co.,    per.  ad.,  1216 

Styles  st ,  Phila. 
Till,    John    and   Louisa   (specialty),  Royal 

Marionettes;  Tony  Pastor's    Own    Co., 

dram,  agent.,  R.   Fitzgerald;  per.    ad., 

Canton,  Pa.,  P.  O.  Box  126. 
Till,  Howard,  old  men;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;  per.  ad.,  50  E.  Ninth  st  ,  New 

York. 
Tingay,  Charles  F.,  leads;  Master  Whiteeide 

Co.,  dram,  agt.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 

ad.  Dramatic  News,  New  York . 

Tittel,  Miss  Charlotte,  leads,  Madison  Square 
Theatre  Rajah  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Madison  Square 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Titus,  Chas.  S.,  character  old  men,  Strate- 
gists Co.;  dram.  agts..  Simmonds  & 


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Brown;    per.  ad.,  142  E.  49th  St.,  New- 
York. 

Tracy,  Miss  Geuevieve,  old  women:  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad..  52  E. 
30th  St.,  New  York. 

Tracy,  Miss  Helen,  leads,  Shadows  of  a  Great 
City  Co. ;  dram  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson: 
per.  ad.,  71  W.  48th  St.,  New  York. 

Tracy,  Morton,  heavies;  dram,  agts  ,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  205  Henry  St.,  Brook- 
lyn. 

Travers,  J.  Edwin,  juveniles,  W.  J.  Comley 
Dramatic  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown;  per.  ad  ,  183  E.  15th  et.,  New 
York. 

Trimble,  Miss  Ada,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  252  W.  24th 
*t.,  New  York. 

Tucker,  Miss  Emma,  juveniles,  Draper's 
Uncle  Tom's  Cabin  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New 
York  Clipper. 

Tucker,  Will,  comedy,  Draper's  Uncle  Tom's 
Cabin  Co.;  per.  ad..  Hew  York  Clipper. 

Tucker,  Little  Nanie,  child  parts,  Draper's 

Uncle  Tom's  Cabin  Co  :  per.   ad.,  New 

York  Clipper. 
Tufts,  M.   R.,  utility;  per.  ad.,  St.  Joseph, 

Mo. 
Tnrk  Bros,  (specialty),  marionettes,  Wyman's 

Wonders  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  423  W.  48th  Bt., 

New  York. 
Turner,  John  M.  (specialist),  banjoist;  dram. 

agt ,    Dick    Fitzgerald;     per.   ad.,  1162 

Broadway,  New  York. 

Tyffe.  Chas.  J.,  old  men;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&    Dickson;  per  ad.,  203   W.  22d    St., 

New  York. 
Tyler,  Miss  Georgia,  leads,  Hoop   of   Gold 

Co.;  dram.  agts..  Simmonds  &  Brown: 

per.  ad.,  Westfield,  Mass. 

Tyler,  Miss  Odette,  leads,  Kiralfy  Bros.' 
SiebaCo.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad..  337  W.  22d  St..  New  York. 


rimer,  Miss  Lizzie  May,  starring  in  Dad's 
Girl;  G.  T.  Ulmer,  man.;  per.  ad.,  North 
ScStuate,  Mass. 

Ungerer,  John  L.,  heavies  and  stage  man- 
ager. Wallick's  Bandit  King  Co.;  dram, 
agt.,  J.  J.  Spies:  per.  ad.,  New  York 
Clipper. 

Union,  Frank  L.,  heavies;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  15  Cottage 
et.,  Chelsea.  Mass. 


Van  Cortland,  Miss  J  la,  leads,  Tavernier  Dra- 
matic Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per. 
ad.,  8  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Van  Deren,  David  W.,  character  or  comedy. 
Lyceum  Theatre  Stock  Co. ;  Lyceum  The- 
atre, or  9  Washington  Place,  New  York. 

Van  Dyke,  Miss  Justyn,  juveniles  or  leads 
JaTauschekCo.;  dram,  agts  ,  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per  ad.,  94  E.  10th  St.,  New 
York. 

Van  Tassell,  Miss  Cora,  juveniles  and  singing 
soubrettes;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
eon;  per.  ad.,  208  E.  14th  st  ,  New  York 

Vane,  Miss  Alice,  comic  opera,  Fay  Temple - 
ton  Opera  Co.;  per.  ad  ,  care  New  York 
Clipper. 

Vane,  Miss  Lilla,  leads;  dram,  agts,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  303  W.  29th  st  ,  New 
York. 

J  Varney,  Edwin,  juveniles  and  character; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
159  College  St.,  Buffalo. 

'  Vaniy,  Miss  Alma,  juveniles  and  serio  comic. 

Agnes  Wallace-Villa  Co.;     dram,  agts., 

Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  19  E.  124th 

St.,  New  York. 
;  Varny,  Colin,  leading  juveniles  and  comedy, 

Agnes  Wallace-Villa  Co.;    [dram,  agts., 

Simmonds  &  Brown:  per.  ad.,  19  E.  124th 

st.,  New  York, 
i  Vaughn,  Blanche,  soubrettes,  Roland  Reed 

Co. ;  per.  ad.,  Providence,  R  I. 

j  Vanghan,  Miss  Eftie,  soubrettes  and  light 
juveniles,  Mile.  Rhea  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad..  New  York 
Dramatic  News. 

j  Verney,  Samuel  H. ,  char,  old  men  and  eccen 
trie,  Harry  Miner  s  Silver  King  Co.  No.  2; 
per.  ad.,  725  Washington  St.,  Boston. 

Vernon,  Miss  Ida,  old  women;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  109  W.  13th 
st. .New  York. 

Victor,  Lester,  character  comedy,  Mile. 
Aimee  English  Comedy  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad. ,271  Madi- 
son st  ,  New  York. 

Vincent,  James,  stage  manager,  com.  and 
char.,  Harry  Miner's  Silver  King  Co.  No. 
2;  dram,  agt.,  J.  Alex  Brown;  per.  ad. ,316 
W.  40th  St.,  New  York. 

!  Vincent,  Charles  T.,  character  comedian, 
Mile.  Aimee  English  Comedy  Co. ;  dram, 
agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per  ad,  222 
E.  14th  st.,  New  York. 

Von   Leer,  Miss  Sarah,    leads,    Maubury  <fc 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


57 


Overtoil's  Wages  of  Sin  Co.;  dram,  agts., 
Brooke  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  336  W.  59th 
ft.,  New  York. 

-    W    

Wade,  ATss  Gracie,  soubrettes,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  1;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  157  W.  20th 
st.,  New  York. 

Wade,  Mrs.  Mary,  old  women,  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  1;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson,  per.  ad.,  528  W.  21st 
st.,  New  York. 

Wainratta,  Walter  J.,  wire-walker;  per.  ad., 
Koster  &  Bial's  Concert  Hall,  New  York. 

Waite,  Charles  B.,  leading  heavies  and  char., 
Bartley  Campbell's  Siberia  Co.:  dram, 
agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Elm 
Cottage,  Dunnville,  Ont. 

Wallace,  Miss  Laura,  leads,  Mile.  Aimee  En- 
glish Comedy  Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Sim- 
monds &  Brown;  per.  ad.,  63  W.  Ninth 
st.,  New  York. 

Walker,  W.  J.,  heavies;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  359  W.  23d  st.,  New 
York. 

Wallace,  J.  J.,  comedian,  Stranglers  of  Paris 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad.,  Chesterfield,  N.  H. 

Wallace,  Bart  W  ,  comedian;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  55  W.  12th 
st..  New  York. 

Wallace,  Miss  F.  L.,  singing  and  soubrettes; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
302  E.  103th  St.,  New  Yo'k. 

Wallace,  Gus  T  ,  ban  joist  and  comedian; 
per.  ad  ,  New  York  Clipper. 

Wallis,  Jas.,  juveniles;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per  ad.,  Hotel  Lafayette,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Walters,  Willis  W.,  juvenile;  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  1;  per.  ad.,  9  Mangin 
St.,  New  York. 

Walters,  Sidney  (specialty),  comic  vocalist; 
dram,  agt.,  R.  Fitzgerald;  per  ad.,  103 
Clinton  Place,  New  York. 

Walton,  E.  L.,  comedian,  Shook  &  Collier's 
Storm  Beatea  Co.  ;  dram.  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad. ,113  E.  24th 
st.,  New  York. 

Warde,  Fred.,  tragedy  star,  starring  in  the 
legitimate  drama;  Harry  F.  Weed,  man- 
ager; per  ad.,  Brooklyn  Theatre,  Brook- 
lyn. 

Wardell,  Miss  Telka,  leads,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's White  Slave  Co.;  dram,  agts, 


Brooks  &  Dickson;  per  ad.,  50  W.  28th 

st.,  New  York. 
Ware,  Clarence,  juvunile,  Crimes  of  London 

Co.;  per  ad.,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 
Ware,  Miss   Annie   D.,  old  women;    dram. 

agts.,  Brook -i  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  136  W. 

33d  St.,  New  York. 
Warren,    Edward,    juveniles;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad..  30  E.  22d  st.r 

New  York. 
Warren,    Geo.    C.,   juveniles;    dram.     agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  442  W.  58th 

St.,  New  York. 
Warren,  Albert,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 

Dickson;   per.  ad.,  39  Sturtevant  Place, 

Brooklyn. 

Warren,  Charles  R.,  character;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  315  E.  14th 
st.,  New  York. 

War. en,  Miss  Nellie,  soubrettes;  J.  S.  Mur- 
phy Kerry  Gow  Co. ;  dram,  agt ,  J.  J. 
Spies;  per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New 
York. 

Warren,  Miss  Marion,  soubrettes;  Gus  Wil- 
liams' Co  ;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  & 
Brown ;  per.  ad  ,  Greenville,  Pa. 

Washbnrne,  G  A.,  juveniles  and  genteel 
heavies;  Tavernier  Dramatic  Co.;  dram, 
agt.,  J.  J.  Spies;  per.  ad.,  14  Union 
Square,  New  York. 

Walters,  Miss  Adele,  juveniles,  leads;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  46  W. 
26th  St.,  New  York. 

Waterman,  Edgar,  heavies,  William  Stafford 
Co.;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad  ,  221  E.  70th  St.,  New  York. 

Watt,  Robt.,  song,  sketch  and  dramatic  au- 
thor; per.  ad.,  610  Arch  st.,  Philadelphia. 

Watts,  Miss  Amelia,  juveniles  and  sonbrettes; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.r 
36  E.  12th  St.,  New  York. 

Weaver,  Miss  Affle,  leads;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  box  19, 
Highlands,  N.  J. 

Weber,  Miss  Lisa,  soubrettes and  sing. ;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Com- 
mercial Hotel,  Chicago. 

Weber,  Miss  Eliza,  com.  old  women;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  39  E. 
22d  st ,  New  York. 

Weidman,  Miss  Charline,  soubrette  and  char- 
acter, Mile.  Aimee  English  Comedy  Co. ; 
dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  390  Clinton  ave.,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

Welby,  Miss  Bertha,  starring;  H.  A.  D'Arcy, 
manager;  per  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New 
York. 


58  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


ST.  JAMES  HOTEL, 


ST.  LOUIS,  MO. 


THOS.  P.  MILLER,  Proprietor. 


THE  REPRESENTATIVE  PROFESSIONAL  HOTEL  IN  THE 
WEST   AND    SOUTHWEST. 


ACCOMMODATES  500  GUESTS. 


WITHIN  THREE  MINUTES'  WALK  OF  THE  SIX  LEADING 
THEATRES    OF    THE    CITY. 


RATES  MADE  TO  ALL  PROFESSIONALS. 


Strict  attention  will  be  paid  to  telegrams  or  postals. 

ADAM  SHERINGER,  Manager. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


59 


Wei  by.  Jake  (specialty),  comedian  and  dancer, 
New  Orleans  Minstrels;  per.  ad.,  6  Tioga 
st.,  Syracuse,  X.  T. 

Weldon.  Chas.  Jas.,  heavies,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's White  Slave  Co.;  per. ad.,  57  Wal- 
nut St.,  Hartford,  Conn. 

Wells,  Wm.  (specialty),  ventriloquist ;  per. 
ad..  2525  Hanover  St.,  Chicago. 

Wellesly,  Miss  Maria,  leads,  Welleeley  & 
Sterling's  Danites  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New 
York  Clipper. 

Wcntworth,  Miss  Lou  (specialty),  vocalist; 
per.  ad.,  169  Bowery,  New  York. 

Wentworth,  Miss  Maud,  juveniles  and  sou-  ; 
brettes;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  i 
per.  ad.,  1254  Lexington  ave  ,  New  York.  | 

West.  Miss  Jessi0,  sonbrette,  B.McAuleyCo.; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
124  E.  llth  St.,  New  York. 

We?t.  Ed.  W.,  'stage  or  bus.  manager;  per. 
ad.,  Yellow  Springs,  O. 

West.  Olive,   leads;  dram,   agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  48  £.   10th  St.,  New  i 
York. 

West,  Wm.  L.,  old  men;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  147  E.  16th  st ,  New  i 
York. 

Weston.  Miss  Florence  L.,  soubrettes  and  j 
boys;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  <fe  Dickson;  i 
per.  ad.,  15  E  16th  st.,  New  York. 

Wheatcroft,  Nelson,  leads,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's Separation  Co.;  dram,  agts,  Brooks 
&  Dickeon;  per.  ad.,  Chicago. 

Whedon.  W.  H.,  juveniles,  Pavements  of 
Paris;  dram.  agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson; 
per  ad.,  1026  Third  ave.,  New  York. 

Wheeler,  F.  G.  sciopticon   entertainments; 

per.  ad.,  Orange,  N.  J. 
Wheeler,   Miss   Rose,  juveniles,    emotional; 

dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 

122  E.  16th  St.,  New  York. 
Wheeler.  Miss  Julia,  juveniles  and  light  com 

edy;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 

ad  ,  1-22  E.  16th  St.,  New  York. 
Whiston,    Jno.    W.,    humorist;    per.     ad., 

Niagara  Falls.  Ontario,  Can. 

White,  Miss   Lillian,    sonbrettes,    Atkinson 

Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad,  63  Congress  st., 

Newark.  N.  J. 
White.  Frank  H.,  comedian,  Atkinson's 

Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad  ,  63  Congress  St., 

Newark,  N.  J. 
White.  Miss  Maude,  juveniles  and  soubrettes. 

Patti  Rosa  Mizpah  Co.;   dram,  agt.,  J. 

J.  Spies;   per.  ad. ,  36  W.  35th  St.,  New 

York. 


White,  Douglas,  juvenile;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  264  W.  43d  st ,  New 

York. 
White,  F.  G.,  comedian;  dram  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;  per.  ad.  Grand  Opera  House, 

Indianapolis,  Ind. 

White,  Chas.,  negro  comedian,  Bartley  Camp- 
bell's White  Slave  Co  ;  per.  ad.,  230  W. 

36th  st ,  New  York. 
White   William  Athwold,  heavies  and  char. 

com.,  Louise  Sylvester  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New 

York  Mirror. 
White,  R.  C.,  character  and  old  men.  Brooks 

&   Dickson's  In  the  Ranks  Co.;   dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad  ,  44  W. 

23d  St.,  New  York. 
Whitecar,  W.  A.,  leads;  dram,  agts.,  Brook* 

&  Dickson. 
Whittaker,    Robert    (specialty;,   clown   and 

trapeze;  per.  ad.,  Middle  Bush,  N.  J. 
Wideman.    Ned,      comedian  ;    dram,     agts, 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  WilkeibaTe. 

Pa. 

Wilbur,  Tony  (specialty),  humorist  and  im- 
personator: per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Wildman,  Miss  Clara,  singing  soubrette;  per. 

ad.,  313  W.  Jackson  st ,  Chicago. 
Wildman,  Fred.  G.,  comedian  and  character 

old  men;  per.  ad.,  313  W.  Jackson  St., 

Chicago. 
Wildwave,  Willie  (specialty),  topical  vocalist; 

per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Wilkie,  Alfred,  principal  tenor;  drain,  agt., 

Geo.  W.  Colby,  23  E.  14th  St..  New  York; 

per.  ad..  74  Waltham  st..  Boston. 

Willets,  Miss  Mittens,  leads,  Fred.  Warde 
Co. ;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per. 
ad., 44  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 

Willett  and  Thome  (specialty),  Maggie  -aud 
Harry,  cpmedy,  protean  and  pantomime 
artists  ;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Williams,  Fred.,  heavies,  Brooks  &  Dickson's 
In  the  Ranks  Co. ;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d 'st.,  New 
York. 

Williams,  Tony,  character  comedian,  Atkin- 
son's Peck's  Bad  Boy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New 
York  Clipper. 

Williams,  Miss  Mattie,  leads.  Little  Duchess 
Co  ;  per.  ad.,  Great  Western  Printing  Co., 
St.  Lonis. 

Williams,  MHS  Jennie,  juveniles  and  sou- 
brettes, Daly's  Vacation  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  44 
E.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Williams,  Charles,  comedian,  Wyman's  Won- 
ders Co. ;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 


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HARRY  MIXER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Williams,  J.  J..  character  and  comedy;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dicfcson ;  per.  ad.,  195 

D.,  So.  Boston. 
Williams,  O.,  character;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  21  E.  15th  St.,  New 

York. 
Willis.  Miss  Stella  juveniles  and  soubrettes  ; 

dram.   agt..  J.  J.   Spies;  per.   ad.,  520 

Superior  St.,  Cleveland. 

Wills,  Frank  M.,  comedian:  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickeon  ;  per.  ad..  42  W.  15th 
st..  New  York. 

AVilmot,  Miss  Ernie,  leads,  Kiralfy  Brothers 
Sieba  Co.;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad..  200  W.  128th  at.,  New 
York. 

Wilson  and  Parker,  Tony  and  Frank,  (special- 
ty), eccentric  novelty  and  specialty  artists; 
per.  ad  ,  409  Broad  st ,  Providence,  R.  I. 

Wilson,  J.  E.,  leads,  Lizzie  May  Ulmer  Co.: 

dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &    Brown;  per. 

ad.,  Clinton,  N.  Y. 
Wilson,  Robert  G  ,  old  men,  Mile.  Rhea  Co.; 

dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &   Brown;   per. 

ad.,  Mansion  House,  Philadelphia. 

Wilson,  Clint  E.,  comedian;    per.  ad.,  New 

York  Clipper. 
Wilson.  D.  H.,  juveniles  and  light  comedy; 

dram,  agts.,  Simmonds  &  Brown;    per. 

ad.,  185  Dodge  st.,  Cleveland,  O. 

Wilson,  Miss  Rose,  juveniles;  dram,  agts., 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  ir  W.  26th 
st.,  New  York. 

Wilson,  Miss  Grade,  sonbrettes  and  boys. 
Shook  and  Collier's  Lights  o'  London  Co. : 
dram,  agts.,  Brooke  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., 
326  W.  39th  st.,  New  York. 

Wilson,  Mrs.  Kate  Denin,  leading  heavy  and 
old  women;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  204  W.  24th  s^,  New  York. 

Windsor,     Helen,    juveniles;     dram,  agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson;   per.  ad.,  P.  O.  box 

263,  W.  Haven.  Conn. 
Winter,  J.  P.,  leads  and  heavies;  dram,  ages., 

Brooks    &    Dickson;   per.  ad.,  170    - 

Brooklyn,  E  D. 
Witkiff,  Geo.,  character;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 

&  Dickson;   per.  ad.,  418    Warren    et , 

Brooklvn. 


Wood,  Miss  Annie,  comedy  old  women,  Har- 
rison and  Gourlay;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  20  E.  28th  St..  New 
York. 

Wood,  George  A.,  character  and  heavies; 
dram,  agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad  , 
911  Morris  st  ,  Philadelphia. 

Wood,  John  W.,  comedy  and  character:  dram, 
agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  251  E. 
13th  st.,  New  York. 

Woodthorpe,  Miss  Georgie,  soubrette,  star- 
ring in  Little  Butterfly;  per.  ad.,  New- 
York  Clipper. 

Woodward,  George,  comedy  and  character; 
per.  ad.,  206  E.  15th  St..  New  York. 

Wren.  Miss  Martha,  soubrette,  starring  in 
Amy,  The  Prison  Flower;  James  Collins, 
manager;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  &  Dick- 
son;  per.  ad.,  241  E.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Wyman  (specialty),  magician  and  ventrilo- 
quist; Wyman's  Wonders  Co. 


Yarnall,  Val.  J.,  caricaturist  and  vocalist; 
per.  ad.,  264  Perry  St.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Yeamans  ^Miss  Lnla,  singing,  soubrettes  and 

boys;  dram    agts..  Brooks  &  Dickson; 

per.  ad.,  65  Fourth  ave.,  New  York. 
Yeamans,  Miss  Jennie,  leading  comedienne 

Parlor  Match  Co.;  dram,  agts..  Brooks  & 

Dickson,  New  York. 
Yonng,  Wm.  H.,  eccentric  comedian;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;    per.  ad  ,  •-.•,>! 

W.  25th  St.,  New  York. 
Young,  Edwin,  comedy  and  old  men;  dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad., -'08  E. 

14th  st.,  New  York. 
Young.  Miss  Lodnski,  leads  ;    dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  130  W.  :«d 

st..  New  York. 
Yonng,  Miss    Mary,    responsible;   per.    ad., 

Baldwin  Theatre,  San  Francisco. 

Young,  Fritz  (specialty),  acrobat  and  con- 
tortionist; per.  ad.,  Theatre  Comiqne, 
Providence,  R.  I. 


Zander,  O.  B.,  properties;  per.  ad.,  1813  S.2d 
st.,  Philadelphia 


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MANAGERS,    AGENTS,    ETC. 


Abraham,  Edw.  J.,  agent  Kiralfy  Bros.  Ex- 
celsior Co.;  per.  ad.,  284  Longworth  St., 
Cincinnati,  O. 

Adams,  Cbas.  F.,  agent  Nellie  Boyd  Co.;  per. 
ad.,  609  South  15th  St.,  Minneapolis, 
Minn . 

Andress,  Chas.,  proprietor  and  manager, 
Andress"  Carnival  of  Novelties  and 
Trained  Animal  Show;  per.  ad.,  Great 
Bend.  Kan. 

Andrews.  Charlee,  manager  Michael  Strogoff 
Co. 

Arthur,  Robert,  manager  Edwin  Thorce 
Black  Flag  Co.;  per  ad  ,  Fourth  ave,  New 
York. 

Ashton.  J.  L ,  agent  Edwin  F.  Thome's 
Black  Flag  Co.;  per.  ad.,  631  12th  St.,  De- 
troit, Mich. 


Baker,  F.  W.,businesss  manager  Agnes  Wal- 
lace-Villa Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clip- 
per. 

Basye,  E.  E.,  manager  Standard  Dramatic 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  Jno.  B.  Jeffrey  Printing 
Co.,  Chicago. 

Bateman,  Sheldon,  business  manager,  Brooks 
&  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  A.;  per 
ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 

Benton,  E.  F.,  manager  Helen  Sedgwick  Sil- 
ver Spur  Co. 
Beuton,    Z.    H.,    agent,    Only    a    Woman's 

Heart  Co.;  per.  ad.,  85  John    st.,  New 

York. 
Beresford,  Frank,  business  manager,  Bandit 

King  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Dramatic 

News. 
Bernard,  Harry,  acting  manager  or  advance 

agent,  Elliot's  American  4  Comedy  Co.; 

per.  ad.,  1338  Moore  St.,  Philadelphia. 

Birch,  Billy,  manager  and  proprietor  Birch's 
San  Francisco  Minstrels;  per.  ad.,  136  W. 
3d  St.,  New  York. 

Bishop,  Chas.  J.,  man.  C.  B.  Bishop;  per. 
ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Bixby,  Frank  L.,  manager  Madison  Square 

Hazel  Kirke  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  Madison  Square 

Theatre,  New  York. 
Blumenthal,  Geo.  A.,  press  agent  Alvin  Jos- 

lin  Comedy  Co.;    per,    ad..  New  York 

Clipper. 


Bouvier,  Alfred,  business  manager;  per.  ad., 
Madison  Square  Theatre,  New  York. 

Bradeu,  Findly,  manager  Holmes  Grover  in 
I  O  U;  per.  ad.,  3030  North  5th  St., 
Philadelphia. 

Brennan,  H.  R  ,  business  manager,  Hill's  The- 
atre Co.;  per.  ad.,  148  W.  Houston  St.. 
New  York. 

Brooks  &  Dickson,  proprietors  and  managers 
Romany  Rye  companies  A  and  B,  In  the 
Ranks  Co.,  La  Charbonniere  Co.,  Ristori 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 

Burnett,  A.  B.,  advance  agent  Bella  Moore 
Mountain  Pink  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  Anderson, 
Ind. 

Burns,  Chas.  B.,  manager  Carrie  Stan'ey  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  Enquirer,  Cincinnati,  O. 

Burnside,  Will  S.,  business  manager;  per. 
ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Burton,  James  T.,  advance  and  business  man- 
ager; per.  ad.,  Norwich,  N.  Y. 


Callahan,  Charles  E.,  manager  and  proprietor 

Lizzie  Evans  Co. 
Cameron,    A.    D.,   business    agent    McNeil 

Family  Musical  Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad., 

North  Attleboro,  Mass. 
Cameron,  W.   T.,  manager  Ellani  Fun  in  a 

Boarding  School  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York 

Clipper  and  Dramatic  News. 
Campbell  &  MacDonough,   proprietors   and 

managers    Bartley    Campbell's    Siberia, 

Separation  and  White  Slave  companies; 

per.  ad.,  1193  Broadway,  New  York. 

Canby,  Albert  H.,  agent  JohnT.  Raymond 
Co. ;  per  ad  ,  Journalists'  Club,  104  Wal- 
nnt  st. ,  Philadelphia. 

Carleton,  William,  proprietor  and  manager 
Carleton's  English  Opera  Co. 

Chapman  &  Sellers,  managers  Her  Atonement 
Co. 

Chase,  Arthur  B.,  manager  Mile.  RheaCo.; 
per.  ad.,  Holyoke,  Mass. 

Clapham,  George  T.,  manager  Thatcher,  Prim- 
rose &  West's  Minstrels. 

Clapham,  Harry  J.,  manager  Barlow  &  Wil - 
son's  Minstrels;  per.  ad.,  Flemingville, 
Tioga  Co.,  New  York. 

Clark,  Wm.  S . ,  advertising  agt.  People's  Thea- 
tre; per.  ad  ,  People's  Theatre,  New 
York. 

Clark,  Harry  M.,  manager  and  proprietor  of 


62 


HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


W  hiteley's  Origiual  Hidden   Hand  Co. ; 

per.  ad.,  care  John  B.  Jeffery  Show  Pt'g 

Co.,  Chicago,  111. 
Clayburg,  Edward,  propiietor  and  manager 

Stranglers  of  Paris  and  Creole  companies; 

per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 
Collins,  Chas    H.,  business  manager  W.  J. 

Scanlan  Co.;  per.   ad.,  174  Lacrosse  st.. 

Detroit,  Mich. 
Comstock,  .Alex.,  manager  Morton  &  Bell's 

Onr   Strategists;  per.  ad.,  Haverly's  The- 
atre, Philadelphia 
Cone,  Spencer,    advance  agent   Williams  & 

Tillotson's    Lynwood    Co.;    per.  ad.,  10 

K.  14th  St.,  New  York. 
Coney,  S.  P.,  manager,  Howard  Athenaeum 

Comedy   Co.;    per.  ad.,  Howard   Athe- 

ii;ciim,  Boston,  Mass. 
Connor,    Wm.,  manager   John   McCullough 

Co.;    per.  ad.,  St.  James's   Hotel,  New 

York. 
Cook,  Chas.  E.,  manager  John  Murray's  Man 

Without  a  Country  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  Boston 

Job  Print,  Boston. 
Corbyn,   Sheridan,   manager  Frank   Mayo's 

NordecK  Co  ;  per.  ad..  Criterion,  2  Union 

Square,  New  York. 
Oraus,  S.  B.,  business  manager;    per.    ad.; 

New  York  Clipper. 

Cros  sen,  James  P. ,  manager  Crossen's  Bank- 
er's Daughter   Co.:  per.  ad.,  216  E.  9th 

St.,  New  York. 


Dudley,  Walter,  manager  Broadway  Theatre 

Co  ;  per.  ad  New  York  Clipper. 
Duffy,  Will  J.,  business  agent,  Carrie  Swain 

Co.;  per.  ad.   130  W.  Houston  St.,   New 

York. 
Dunne,    Jno.  W.,  proprietor    and   manager 

Patti    Rosa  Mizpah     Co.;     per.  ad.    12 

Union  Square,  New  York. 
Dunwick,  Fred  A.  J  ,  business  manager  and 

treasurer,  press  and  advance  agent;  per. 

ad.  Glens  Falls,  N.  Y. 
Durban,  C.    L.,    advance  agent  Williams  iV; 

Tillotson's  Queena  Co.;  per.  ad.  44  W.  -i'-'A 

St.,  New  York. 


Earle,  Graham,  manager  Earle  Dramatic 
Co.;  per.  ad,  care  Hasselman- Journal 
Co.,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

Eddy,  Jerome  H.,  press  agent;  per.  ad  .  04 
East  14th  st.  New  York. 

Edwards,  Maze,  general  agent  and  business 
manager;  per.  ad.,  Fifth  Avenue  Theatre. 
New  York. 

Edwards,  W.  A.,  business  manager  Effie 
Ellsler  Co.;  per.  ad.  Baldwin  Theatre, 
San  Francisco,  until  December,  there- 
after 12  Union  Square.  New  York. 

Ennis,  J.  P.,  business  manager  Rice's  Sur- 
prise Party,  dram.  agt.  E.  E.  Rice'^  Na- 
tional Mnfeical  Agency;  per.  ad.  124!) 
Broadway,  New  York. 


D 


Daly,  Augustin,  manager  and  proprietor 
Daly's  Theatre  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Daly's  The- 
atre, New  York. 

D'Arcy,  H.  A.,  manager  Bertha  Welby  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Davis,  J.  R., European  agent  Barnum's  Show 
and  manager  Chang  Museum  and  Novelty 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  2  Spruce  St.,  New  York. 

Dawson,  Sam  M.,  business  manager  Robt.  Mc- 
Wade  Rip  Van  Winkle  Co. 

Deaver,  Jno.  N.,  agent  Mr.  &  Mrs.  W.  J.  Flor- 
ence; per.  ad.,  Pepper's  Hotel,  Baltimore. 
Md. 

Dickfon,  John  T.,  business  manager  Brooks 
&  Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.  B:  per.  ad., 
44  W.  2.3d  St.,  New  York. 

Dickson,  J.  W.,  business  manager  or  advance 
agent;  per  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Donaldson,  J.,  jr.,  manager  Two  Johns  Com- 
edy Co. 

Draper,  S.,  manager  S.  Draper's  Double 
Uncle  Tom's  Cabin  Co.;  per.  ad.,  295 
Pennsylvania  st ,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 


Fargo,  C.  E.,  manager  Hyer's  Colored 
Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.  New  York  Clipper  or 
John  B.  Jeffery  Printing  House.  Chica- 
go, 111. 

Field,  R.  M.,  manager  Edwin  Booth;  per. 
ad  ,  Boston  Museum,  Boston,  Mass. 

Fitch,  Carl  Irving,  business  manager  or  ad- 
vance agent;  per.  ad.,  234  E.  34th  St.,  New 
York. 

Fitchett,  George  H  ,  manager  Hyde  &  Beh- 
man's  Minstrels;  per.  ad.  408  Gold  st  . 
Brooklyn,  N.  T. 

Floyd,  G.  W.,  manager  N.  C.  Goodwin  Co. 

Ford,  Clint  G.,  proprietor  and  manager 
Ford's  Metropolitan  Dramatic  Co  ;  per. 
ad  ,  Dawson  Springs,  Hopkins  Co.  Ky. 

Frank,  Joseph,  manager  Gardiner's  Only  a 
Farmer's  Daughter  Co.;  per.  ad  ,  12  Union 
Square,  New  York. 

Franklin,  J.  E  ,  general  agent  Golden  Troupe 
per  ad  ,  Hassleman-Journal  Co.,  Indian- 
apolis, Ind. 


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63 


Eraser,  Knowlan,  manager  Tavernier  Dra- 
matic Co. ;  per.  ad  ,  161  Devonshire  St. , 
Boston. 

Frese,  H.  C.,  business  manager  Charles  A. 
Gardner's  Karl  the  Peddler  Co. ;  per.  ad., 
16Calhoun  Place,  Chicago. 

Frohman,  Charles,  managei  Minnie  Maddern 
Caprice  Co.,  Pulse  of  New  York  Co.,  etc. ; 
per.  ad.,  18  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 

Frohman,  Daniel,  manager  Madison  Square 
Theatre  Traveling  companies;  per.  ad., 
Madison  Square  Theatre,  New  York. 

Frohman,  Gustave,  manager  New  Lyceum 
Theatre  and  Lyceum  Theatre  Traveling 
Companies;  per.  ad.,  Lyceum  Theatre, 
New  York. 


G 


Gardiner,  C.  R.,  manager  and  proprietor  Only 
a  Farmer's  Daughter  Co.;  Only  a  Wom- 
an's Heart  Co.,  Zozo  the  Magic  Queen 
Co.;  per.  ad.  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Goodwin,  Frank  L.,  manager  Clara  Morris 
Co. 

Goodnow  &  Johnson,  proprietors  and  mana- 
gers Maude  Atkinson  Co.;  per  ad.,  Chica 
go  News-Letter. 

Gcodrich.  E.  ^  F.,  manager  The  Leopolds 
Frivolity  Co.;  per  ad.,  10 Union  Square, 
New  York. 

Gotthold,  E.  M.,  advatce  agent  Brooks  & 
Dickson's  Komany  Rye  Co.  B.;  per  ad., 
4*  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 

Gonrlay,  Robert,  business  manager  Harrison 
apd  Gourlay;  per  ad.,  Gourlay  Bros.,  De- 
troit, Mich.,  and  New  York  Dramatic 
News. 

Graham,  Binford  &  Edwards,  managers 
Lillian  Brown's  Jollities;  per  ad.,  St 
Louis,  Mo. 

Graves,  C.  L.,  business  manager  Brooks  & 
Dickson's  Romany  Rye  Co.;  per  ad  ,  112 
Fourth  ave..  New  York. 

Greene,  Henry,  business  agent  Calender's 
Minstrels;  per  ad.,  Madison  Square 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Gregg.  C.  A.,  manager  Bella  Moore  Co.;  per 
ad.,  Wiggins  Block,  Cincinnati,  O. 

Griste,  Chas.  B.,  manager  J.  Newton  Gott- 
hold's  Micaliz  Co.,  per  ad.,  23  E.  14th  st., 
New  York. 

Greundler,  Herman  F.,  bnsiness.manager  Ful- 
ton's Juvenile  Creole  Minstrels;  per  ad., 
Maywood,  Cook  County,  111. 


H 

Hall,  Frank,  advance  agent  Gardiner's  Zozo 
the  Magic  Queen  Co.;  per  ad.,  12  Union 
Square,  New  York. 

Hamilton,  F.  C.,  business  manager  Dickson's 
Sketch  Club;  per  ad.,  Pope's  Theatre,  St. 
Louis. 

Hanley,  M.  W.,  manager  Hanley's  Dan's  Tribu- 
lations; |per  ad.,  Harrigan  and  Hart's 
Theatre,  Broadway,  New  York. 

Harrison,  Sam'l,  manager  Harrison  &  Gour- 
lay Co. ;  per  ad. ,  care  of  Gourlay  Bros. ,  De- 
troit, Mich. 

Hayden,   Wm.   R.,  manager  T.  W.  Keene. 

per.  ad.,  National  Printing  Co.,  Chicago. 
Henry,  Hi,  manager  Hi  Henry  Minstrels,  per 

ad.,  Gowanda,  N.  Y. 
Herne,  James  A.,  manager  Herne's  Hearts  of 

Oak;  per.  ad..  Dorchester,  Mass. 

|  Hicks,  John  C.,  manager  Skiff,  Gaylord  & 
Hicks'  Minstrels;  per.  ad.,  P.  O.  Box  27, 
Towson,  Md. 

j  Hickey,  John  M.,  manager  Smith,  Waidron, 
Cronin  &  Martin's  Grotesque  Comedy 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New 
York. 

i  Hill,  J.  M.,  manager  Margaret  Mather  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  Clark  and  Madison  sts.,  Chicago. 

Hilton,  Edw.rd  P.,  manager  Olympic  The- 
atre; P.  O.  Box  269,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

Hine,  Harry,  advance  agent  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  per.  ad.,  People's 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Howoi  th,  John,  manager  Howorth's  Hiber- 
nica;  per.  ad.,  Maplewood,  Mass. 

Hume,  E.  E.,  business  manager  and  treasurer 
Harry  Miner's  Silver  King  Co.  No.  2;  per. 
ad.,  People's  Theatre,  New  York. 

Hyde,  Richard,  manager  Hyde  &  Behman's 
Operatic,  Spectacular  Minstrels;  per.  ad., 
Hyde  &  Behman's  Theatre,  Brooklyn. 


Irving,  Frank,  manager  Patti  Rosa  Co. ;  per. 
ad.,  12  Union  Square,  Square,  New  York. 

Irving,  Phil.  H.,  manager  Arne  Walker  Dram- 
atic Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper, 


Johnson,  J.  P.,  manager  Oliver  Dond  Byron 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  1937  Master  st ,  Philadel- 
phia. 

June.  George  W.,  general  agent  Kiralfy 
Bros.'  spectacular  productions;  per.  ad., 
Washington  Square,  New  York. 


64  HARRV  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


MAN  HA  TTAN 

SAFE    DEPOSIT 

AND 

STORAGE    COMPANY, 


WM.  H.  APPLETON,          -          -  PRESIDENT, 

IN  THE  FIRE-PROOF 

NEW  YORK  LIFE  INS.  CO.'S  BUILDING, 

346  AND  348   BROADWAY, 
Cor.  Leonard  St.,  NEW   YORK. 


Receives  for  safe-keeping  Trunks,  Jewelry,  Silver  Ware,  Valuable 

Papers,  Paintings,  Wills,  Securities,  Old  Business 

Accounts,  Raw  Silk,  etc. 

Safes   to   Rent   from    $10  to  $200   Per  Year, 

Or  can  be  Rented  for  a  Day,  Week  or  Month. 
"A  Grand  Laugh  Divided  into  Breaths." 


1884.  Third  and  Fourth  Years.  1885. 


The  Rollicking,  Roaring,  Racy,  Recherche 


ROLAND  REED 


C-H-E-E-K 

And  the  New  Farcical  Comedy  by  MARSDEX, 

HUMBUG. 


JACK   LUSTER  (A  Humbug,)         .         ROLAND  REED. 
"  He  has  Mirth  in  His  Articulation." 


SUPPORTED  BY  A  SUPERB  COMPANY. 


Address  GUSTAVE  A.   MORTIMER, 

(Brooklyn  Times.)  24  Broadway,  Brooklyn,  X.  Y. 


PflOFESSIONAL    DIRECTORY 


65 


Kahn,  Gustave,  manager  Kiralfy  Bros.1  Ex- 
celsior Co.;  per.  ad.,  39  W.  Washington 
Square,  New  York. 

Kennedy,  Harry,  manager  Hartley  Campbell's 
White  Slave  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  Morton  House, 
New  York. 

Keyser,  Samuel,  manager  Master  Walker 
Whiteside  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Palmer  House, 
Chicago,  111. 

Kiralfy  Bros.,  proprietors  and  managers  Ex- 
celsior, Sieba  and  other  spectacular  pro- 
ductions; per.  ad.,  — Washington  Square, 
New  York. 

Krause,  Otto,  manager  Jennie  Holman  Com- 
bination; per.  ad.,  Amboy,  111. 

Kusel,  Wm.  S.,  assistant  manager  Shelby's 
Academy  of  Music,  Chicago,  111. 


Lane,  Ed.  H.,  advance  agent  and  manager 
Mason  &  Morgan's  Uncle  Tom's  Cabin 
Co.;  dram,  agts..  Skiff  &  IV organ,  Chica- 
go; per.  ad.,  908  Rock  st.,  Rockford,  Ills. 

Leese,  John  S.,  manager  J.  Newton  Gotthold 
Micaliz  Co.;  per.  ad.,  23  E.  14th  St.,  New 
York. 

Lennox,  Geo.  H.,  advance  agent;  per.  ad., 
Staunton,  Va. 

Lewis,  W.  D.,  advance  agent  and  treasurer; 
per.  ad.,  1409  43d  St.,  Chicago. 

Levy,  Joseph,  manager  Lawrence  Barrett  Co. 

Lister,  Will  T.,  advance  agent  Fanny  Mount- 
castle  Sea  of  Ice  Co.;  per  ad.,  Newton, 
la. 

Lombard,  Thos.  C.,  manager  Chas.  A.  Gard- 
ner's Karl  the  Peddler  Co.;  per.  ad.,  16 
Calhoun  Place,  Chicago,  111. 


Mack,  J.  H.,  general  manager  Harry  Miner's 
Silver  King  companies;  per.  ad..  People's 
Theatre,  New  York,  or  Wooster,  O. 

Mulligan,  E.  H.,  advance  agent  Cook's  Cir- 
cus (summer);  per.  ad.,  271  Hamilton  St., 
Cleveland,  O.,  or  Beaumont,  Tex. 

Maeder,  Frank,  manager  Salsbury's  Trouba-  I 
dours;  per.  ad.,  866Broadway,  New  York.  \ 

Maeder,  Fred  G.,  manager  Carrie  Swain  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Magle,  JohnG.,  manager  Hanlon's  Le  Voyage 
en  Suisse;  per.  ad.,  64  E.  14th  St.,  New 
York. 

Mann,  Harry,  manager  W.  J.  Scanlan  Co.  and 
5 


A  Parlor  Match  Co. :  per.  ad.,  1166  Broad- 
way, New  York. 

Mann,  T.  H.,  business  manager  Wilbur  Opera 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  P.  O.  Vox  253,  Randolph, 
Mass. 

Maubury  &  Overtoil,  proprietors  aud  man- 
agers Hoop  of  Gold  .Co.,  Wages  of  Sin  Co. 

Mayer.  Marcus  R.,  general  agent  Henry  Irv- 
ing; per.  ad.,  Grand  Opera  House,  New 
York. 

McCaull,  John  A.,  proprietor  and  manager 
McCaull  Comic  Opera  Co.;  per.  ad  , 
Casino,  New  York. 

McDonald,  Charles,  manager  Crimes  of  Lon- 
don; per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 

McLellan,  H.  K.,  manager  Original  Nashville 
Students;  per.  ad.,  151  Wabash  ave.,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

McNamara,  J.  M.,  business  manager  Madison 
Square  combinations;  per.  ad.,  Madison 
Square  Theatre,  New  York. 

McNeil,  W.  B.,  manager  and  proprietor  Mc- 
Neil Family  Musical  Comedy  Co.;  per. 
ad.,  Meadville,  Pa. 

Melville,  Leonard,  press  agent  Gardiner'  Only 
A  Woman's  Heart  Co.;  per.  ad.,  12  Union 
Square,  New  York. 

Melville,  Paul,  press  agrnt  Gardiner's  Only 
a  Farmer's  Daughter  Co.;  per.  ad.,  12 
Union  Square,  New  York. 

Mendum,  Charles  A.,  manager  Poole  &  Gil- 
more  Seven  Ravens  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  Niblo's 
Garden,  New  York. 

Merrill,  James  A.,  business  agent  or  treasurer, 
Stafford-Foster  Co.,  per.  ad.,  1812  Jeffer- 
son st.,  Philadelphia. 

Mestayer,  William,  manager  We,  Us  &  Co. 
Combination;  per.  ad.,  New  York. 

Miaco,  Alfred  F.,  manager  his  own  New 
Hnmpty  Dumpty ;  per.  ad.,  Clipper  office. 
New  York. 

Miner,  Harry,  proprietor  and  manager  Peo- 
ple's Theatre,  Bowery  Theatre  and  Eighth 
Avenue  Theatre,  New  York ;  Harry 
Miner's  Silver  King  companies,  Nos.  1  and 
2;  Harry  Miner's  American  Dramatic  Di- 
rectory; per.  ad.,  People's  Theatre,  New 
York. 

Morris,  George  O.,  manager  The  Power  of 
Money  and  Little's  World ;  per.  ad., 
Great  Western  Printing  Co.,  St.  Louis. 

Morrisey,  James  W.,  business  manager 
Brooks  &  Dickson's  La  Charbonniere  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d  st ,  New  York. 

Mortimer,  Gnstave,  manager  Roland  Reed 
Co. :  per.  ad.,  Brooklyn  Times,  26  Broad- 
way, Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  or  Riverside,  R.  I. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Moulton  and  Baker,  proprietors  and  managers 
Bennett  and  Moulton  Opera  Co.;  per.  ad., 
Salem,  Mass. 

Moulton,  Gus,  general  agent  Thatcher,  Prim- 
rose and  West's  Minstrels. 

Murray,  J.  Duke,  business  agent  Milton 
Nobles'  Co.;  per.  ad.,  711  Fulton  st.,  Chi- 
cago. 

O    - 

Ogden,  Josh  B.,  manager  George  S.  Knight 
Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad.,  dramatic  papers, 
News  and  Mirror. 

Oliver,  Harry,  business  agent  Athletic  Base- 
Ball  Club;  per.  ad.,  201  N.  8th  St.,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Osborne,  Henry,  manager  Osbome'e  Oddities; 
per.  ad.,  Clipper  office.  New  York. 

Owen,  Garrett  W.,  proprietor  and  manager 
Owen's  Legitimate  Dramatic  Co.;  per.  ad.. 
145  W.  16th  st.,  New  York. 

Owen,  Jack,  manager  Gardiner's  Only  A 
Woman's  Heart  Co.;  per.  ad.,  12  Union 
Square,  New  York. 


Paddock,  H.  D.,  manager  Maggie  Mitchell  Co. ; 

per.  ad.,  Long  Branch,  N.  J. 
Pastor,  Tony,  manager  Tony  Pastor's  Own 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  Fourteenth  Street  Theatre, 

New  York. 
Patrick,   J.  C  ,  manager  Davene  &  Austin 

Allied     Shows;    per.    ad.,    New    York 

Clipper. 
Paul,  Frank  W.,  manager  M.  B.  Curtis;  per.  j 

ad..  New  York  Dramatic  News. 
Pearl,  C.  C.,  business  manager  Original  New  j 

Orleans  Minstrels;  per.  ad..  New   York 

Clipper. 
Pelham,    Fred,    manager     The     McGibeny 

Family;    per.  ad.,  Everett  House,  New 

York. 
Pennoyer,  Gus.  A.,  manager  Lotta  Co. 

Phipps,  Jas.  H.,  manager  lectures,  concerts, 
etc.;  per.  ad.,  25  Union  Square,  New 
York. 

Pickett,  A.   St.  J.,  manager  Great  Sothern 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  Georgetown,  Ky. 
Pitou,  Augustus,  proprietor  and  manager  Off 

to  Egypt  Co.;  per.  ad.,  1106  Broadway, 

New  York. 

I'oole  &  Gilmore,  proprietors  Seven  Ravens 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  Niblo's  Garden,  New  York. 

Price,  Ed.  H.,  manager  Fanny  Davenport; 
per.  ad.,  Canton,  Pa. 

Prouty,  Ed.  W.,   manager    Agnes    Wallace- 


Villa  Co.;  per.  ad.,  P.  O.  Box  289,  Spen- 
cer, Mass. 

Purdie,  Francis  B.,  acting  manager  Geo.  C. 
Miln  Co.;  per,  ad.,  3  Windsor  Block, 
Indianapolis,  Ind. 

M»         

Randall,  Wm.    W.,   bus.  manager   Madison 

Square   Theatre    Rajah    Co.;   per.    ad., 

Madison  Square  Theatre,  New  York. 
Randall,  Harry,  bus.  manager  McCollin  Opera 

Co. 
Randolphe,  J.  W.,  business  manager  Davene 

&  Austin  Allied  Shows;  per.  ad.,  New 

York  Clipper. 
Reid,  T.  F  ,  manager  Neil  Burgess  Vim  Co.; 

per.  ad.,  P.  O.  Box  6.  Highlands,  Mou- 

mouth  Co.,  N.  J. 
Rentfrow,  J.   H.,  manager  Rentfrow's  Jolly 

Pathfinders;  per.  ud.,  257    E.  Bridge  St., 

Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
Rhoades,  P.  B.,  business  agent  J.  S.  Murphy 

Kerry  Gow  Co.;  per,  ad.,  12  Remington 

Block,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 
Rice,  Peter,  business  manager   Two   Johns 

Comedy  Co. 
Rice,  E.  E. ,  proprietor  and  manager  Rice's 

Popaud  Adonis  companies;  per.  ad.,  1210 

Broadway,  New  York. 
Rile,  Harry    F.,  advance  agt.;  per.  ad.,  3030 

N.  5h  st.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Robb,  John  H.,  manager  Gus  Williams  Co. 
Roberts  .N.  D.,  manager  John  Stetson's  Monte 

Cristo  Co.;  per.  ad.,  174  Pine  St.,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y. 
Robsrts,  C.  W.,  advance  agent  Harry  Miner's 

Silver  King  Co.  No.  1 ;  per.  ad.,  People's 

Theatre,  New  York. 
Roberts,    E.   M.,  manager  Madison  Square 

Theatre  May  Blossom;  per.  ad.,  Madison 

Square  Theatre,  New  YorK. 

Rockwood,  H.  A.,  manager  Madison  Square 
Rajah  Co.;  per.  ad  ,  Madison  Square  The- 
atre, New  Tfork. 

Rogers,  John  R.,  manager  Minnie  Palmer's 
My  Sweetheart  Co. 

Ross,  Willis,  business  manager  E.  A  Sothern 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  Ill  East  26th  St.,  New  York. 

Rust,  F.  C.,  business  manager  or  agent, 
Baker  &  Farren  Co.;  per.  ad.,  146  So. 
Salina  St.,  Syracuse. 


Sanger,  Frank,  manager  Sanger's  Bunch  of 

Keys  Co. 
Sargent,  H.  J.,  manager   Janisch  Co.;  per. 

ad.,  box  1525  Plainfield,  N  J. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


Sawtelle,  J.  Al.,  manager  Sawtelle  Comedy 

Co.;  per.  ad . ,  65  Delevan  at.,  Rochester, 

N.  Y. 
Scammon.  A.  Q-,  agent  Two  Johns  Co.;  per. 

ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 
Schroeder,  Chas.  N. ,  business  manager  Fifth 

Avenue  Theatre,  New  York. 
Scott,  Frank  W. .    business    manager     the 

Hanlons  ;    per.    ad.,  561  Washington  et. , 

Boston. 
Schutz,  Engene,  business   manager    Louise 

Sylvester  Co. ;  per.   ad. ,   201  E.  14th  St. , 

New  York. 
Semon,  Harry  W.,  manager Silbon  &  Elliott's 

Cupid  Co.;  per.  ad.,  1543  Third  ave.,  New 

York. 
Sheridan,  Wm.  H.,  manager   Star  Minstrel 

and  Specialty  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York 

Clipper. 
Shook    &  Collier,  proprietors  and  managers 

Union  Square  Theatre  Co.  Lights  o'  Lon- 
don   companies,  Eastern  and   Western: 

Ruth's   Devotion  Co.;    per.    ad.,  Union 

Square  Theatre,  New  York. 

Shrader,  P.  W.,  agent  Hey  wood's  Mastodon 
Minstrels;  per.  ad..  Rushville,  Ind. 

Simpson,  E.  P.,  business  manager  San  Fran- 
cisco Minstrels;  per.  ad. ,136  West  3d  st., 
New  York. 

Sisson,  Oscar  P.,  manager  Six  Peas  in  a  Pod 
Co.;  dram,  agt.,  J.  Alex.  Brown;  per. 
ad.,  Sisson's  Lodge,  P.  O.  Box  147,  Ma- 
deira, O. 

Smart,  Harry  C.,  manager  Thompson's  Opera 
Co.  (Beggar  Student);  per.  ad.,  41  E.  10th 
*t.,  New  York. 

Smith,  John  P..  manager  E.  A.  Sothern 
Crushed;  or  Whose  are  They?  Co.;  per. 
ad.,  12 Union  Square,  New  York. 

Snelbaker,  Col.  T.  E.,  manager  Alice  Gates 
Ideal  Opera  Bouffe  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C. 

Sprague,  Dan  J  ,  business  manager  and 
treasurer  Alvin  Joslm  Comedy  Co. 

Stetson,  John,  manager  James  O'Neill  Monte 
Cristo  Co.;  per.  ad..  Fifth  Avenue  Thea- 
tre, New  York.  • 

Stern,  Ben.,  manager  Brooks  and  Dickson's 
In  the  Ranks  Co.;  per.  ad.,  44  W.  23d  St., 
New  York. 

Sterling,  Wm.  E.,  manager  Wellsley  &  Sterl- 
ing Danites  Co.;  per.  ad  ,  New  York 
Clipper. 

Stevens,  John  A.,  proprietor  and  manager 
Unknown  Co.;  per.  ad..  New  Park  Thea- 
tre, New  York. 


I  Stevens,  B.  D.,  manager  B.  McAuley  Co.;  per. 

ad.,  319  W.  23d  st.,  New  York. 
St.  Maur,  J.,  manager    Eric  Bayley  Comedy 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  Everett  House,  New  York. 

Strakosch,  Edgar,  acting  manager  Mile. 
Aimee  English  Comedy  Co.;  per.  ad., 
247  E.  13th  st.,  New  York. 
'  Sydney,  Geo.  S.,  manager  Tony  Denier's 
Humpty  Dumpty  Pantomime  Co.;  per. 
ad.,  141  Cambridge  Place,  Brooklyn,  N.Y. 

Taylor,  Ed.,  manager  Janauschek  Co.;  per. 

ad.,  23  E.  14th  St.,  New  York. 
i  Taylor,  H.  S.,  business  manager  Joseph  Jef- 
ferson Co.;  per.  ad.,  23  E.  14th  st.,  New 
York. 

!  Tayleure,  C.  W., manager  Mrs.  F.  S.  Chanfrau 

Co. ;  per.  ad.,  Boston  Theatre. 
'  Taylor,  Jack,  treasurer  and  business  agent  J. 

H.  Keane's  Mrs.    Partington    Co  ;  per. 

ad.,  New  York  Dramatic  News. 
j  Tayleure,  Roland  L.,  manager  Lillian  Olcott 

Co.;    per.  ad.,   162  South  Elliott    Place, 

Brooklyn,  N.Y. 
!  Templeton,  John,  manager  Fay  Templetou 

Opera  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  182  Fulton  St.,  New 

York. 
j  Thompson,  Denman,  proprietor  and  manager 

Joshua  Whitcomb    Co.;   per.  ad.,  New 

York  Clipper. 

Thompson,  W.  A.,  proprietor  and  manager 
Thompson  Opera  Co.  (Beggar  Student); 
per.  ad., 41  E.  lOth.st..  New  York. 

Thorpe,  Chas.  R.,  manager  Fanny  Mount- 
castle  Sea  of  Ice  Co. ;  per.  ad.,  care  C.  W . 
Kidder,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Thurnaek,  Edw.,  general  agent  Laura  E. 
Dainty  Mountain  Pink  Co.;  per.  ad., 
Grand  Opera  House,  Chicago,  111. 

Tompkins,  Eugene,  manager  Rag  Baby  Co. ; 
Zanita  Co.;  per.  ad.,  Boston  Theatre, 
Boston,  Mass. 

Trail,  Edward,  business  agent  Tony  Denier's 
Pantomime  Co.;  per.  ad.,  141  Cambridge 
Place,  Brooklyn. 

J  Ulmer,  Geo.  T.,  manager  Lizzie  May  Ulmer 
Dad's  Girl  Co. :  per.  ad.,  North  Scituate, 
Mass. 

Van  Wyck  &  Mack,  managers  Annie  Berlein 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  138  Fifth  ave.,  New  York. 
Vetter,  Max  J.,  advance  agent:  per.  ad.,  Al- 

toona.  Pa., 
Villa.  Sam.  B.,  manager  Agnes  Wallace-Villa 

Co.;    per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 
Walker,  Smiley,  advance  agent;   dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Bijou  Opera 

House,  New  York. 


68  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Mr.  and  Mrs. 


Henry  Osborne 


IN    THE    FARCICAL   COMEDY 


OF 


The  Osborne  Oddities, 


JOS.  P.  CONYERS' 

Boss  Knivett,  in  Romany  Rye, 

SEASON  i884-'85. 

Address  BROOKS  &  DICKSON,  44  West  23d  Street, 

New  York. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


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Wallick,  James  II.,  manager  Bandit  King 
Co.;  per.  ad.,  Sinclair  House,  New  York, 
or  Tremont,  Chicago,  111. 

Warner.  Chas.  J.,  advance  agent  or  business 
manager,  Standard  Dramatic  Co.;  per. 
ad..  Borne,  Ga. 

Warren,  E.  L.,  advance  agent:  per.  ad.,  44 
Wilber  st.,  Utica,  N.  Y. 

Wiii-hburne,  John  H.,  business  manager  or 

treasurer,  Harry  Miner's  Silver  King  Co. 

No.  1;  per.  ad.,   People's  Theatre,  New 

York. 
Waterman,  A.  R..  business  manager    Chan- 

frau  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Weed.  Harry  F..  manager  Fred.  Warde  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  Brooklyn  Theatre,  Brooklyn. 

Weed.  L.  E.,  business  manager  Baker  and 
Farron  Co. 

Welty.  G.  M.,  manager,  Nellie  Boyd  Co.;  per. 
ad.,  Dixon,  Lee  County,  111. 

Weston.  Harry,  business  sgent  and  manager; 
per.  ad.,  108  5th  st:,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

Wheeler,  H.  E..  advance  agent.  Gardiner's 


Only  a  Farmer's  Daughter  Co. ;  per.  ad.. 
12  Union  Square,  New  York. 
Wilber,  A.  E.,    manager  Wilber  &  Ryan's 
Minstrels:  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Williams  &  Tillotson,  manager*.  Lynwood 
Co.  and  Queena  Co.;  per.  ad..  10  E.  15th 
et.,  New  York. 

Williams,  Harry  M.,  manager,  Williams'  Co.; 
per.  ad.,  64  E.  14th  St.,  New  York. 

Williams,  Arth.  G  ,  manager  Mme.  Katherine 

Gray;    per.  ad..    Grand    Opera    House, 

Richmond,  Ind. 
Wilson,  Harry  T.,  manager  Atkinson's  Peck '» 

Bad  Boy  Co.  No.  I ;  per.  ad  ,  32  Pember- 

ton  square,  Boston,  Mass. 

Wilton,  George  W.,  manager  J.  K.  Emmet. 

Witting,  Edward,  manager  William  Stafford; 
per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 

Yale,  Charles  II.,  manager  Gallagher,  Gil- 
more  &  Gardner's  Devil's  Auction 
Co.:  per.  ad  ,  New  Central  Theatre,  Phil- 
adelphia. 

Yearance,  Frank  L.,  business  manager;  per. 
ad.,  338  William  St.,  New  York. 


DRAMATIC    AUTHORS,    ADAPTERS,    ETC. 


Baker,  Benjamin,  ass't  sec.   Actors'  Fund,    Boucicanlt,  Dion,  New  York; 
New  York;  "A  Glance  at  New  York  in 
1848,"  "New  York  As  It  Is;  or,  Mose," 


"Bohea  Man's  Girl,"  burlesque  of  "  Bohe- 
mian Girl,"  etc. 
Baker,  George  M.,  47  Franklin  St.,  Boston; 

"  Better    Than    Gold."     "  Our   Folks," 

"The  Flower  of  the  Family,"  etc. 
Barnard,  Ed.  K.,  Detroit,    Mich.;    "Fern- 

leigh:  or,  a  Dark  Career." 
-  Barnes,  Elliot,  New  York ;  "  Only  a  Farmer's 

Daughter,"   "Ruth's    Devotion."   "The 

Artist's  Daughter,"  etc. 
Barren,   Elwyn  A.,    Inter -Ocean.    Chicago; 

joint  author  (with   Morgan   Bates)   "A 

Mountain  Pink."  • 
Barrymore,    Maurice,    Haymarket   Theatre, 

London,  Eng.;  "Najezda." 
Bates,  Morgan,  Inter-Ocean.  Chicago:  joint 

author  (with  E.  A.  Barron)  "  A  Mountain 

Pink.'' 
Belasco,  David,    Madison    Square   Theatre, 

New  York:  "La  Belle  Russe,"  "  Hearts 


London  As- 
surance," "  Old  Heads  and  Young 
Hearts,"  "The  Shanghraun,'1  "The  Oc- 

i       toroon,"  "  Robert  Emmet,"  etc. 
Bradford,  Joseph,    Sunday    Courier   Office. 
Boston;  "Our   Bachelors,"    "Cherubs" 
and  "  One  of  the  Finest." 

Burnett,  Mrs.  Frances  Hodgson.  Washington. 
D.  C.;  joint  author  (with  W.  H.  Gillette) 
/     "Esmeralda." 

•Campbell,  Bartley,  1193  Broadway,  New 
York:  "My  Partner,"  "Galley  Slave,' 
"Fairfax,"  "Siberia,"  "White  Slave," 
"My  Geraldine,"  "Separation,''  "Pa- 
quita,"  etc. 

'Carleton   Wm.,  New  York,  325,  "Fritz    in 


of  Oak,"  "May  Blossom,"  "Stranglers    / 


of  Paris,"  etc. 
Boker,  George  H.,  Philadelphia:  "Mahomet," 
"  Francesca  da  Rimini." 


U    Ireland." 
azanran,  A.  R., 


Union  Square  Theatre,  New 
York;  "  Aurora  Floyd,"  "Miss  Multon," 
"French  Flats,"  "Kisses,"  "Fatal  Let - 

,      ter,"  etc. 

Childs,  Nathaniel,  14  Harvard  St.,  Charles- 
town-District,  Boston;  "Dreams,"  "Hia- 


watha," "  Larks." 


Ciprico,  George  M.,  San  Francisco;  "  Fates 
and  Furies,"  "A  Daughter  of  Nature," 
"After Twenty  Years." 


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HARRY  MINERS  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


««' 


Claflin,  F.    H.,  Faulkner,  Mass.;  "Princess  'Hoey,   George,  New    York;  "A  Child  of  the 


Ider,"  "J.  Alma,"  "Tramps." 

Clemens,  Samuel  L.  (Mark  Twain),  Hartford, 
Conn.;  "Colonel  Sellers." 

Daly,  Augustin,  Daly's  Theatre,  New  York; 
"Pique,"  "Divorce."  "Under  the  Gas- 
light," "Frou  Frou,"  "7-20-8,"  "Needles 
and  Pins,"  "Wooden  Spoon,"  etc. 

Dazey,  C.  T.,  Fargo,    Dak.;  "An  American 

King." 

J  Ellis.  H.  Wayne,  01  E.  14th  st ,  New  York; 
"Rich  and  Poor,"  "Quogne  P'int," 
"Gotham." 

-  Fawcett,  Edgar,  New  York;  "False  Friend." 
"Ocean     View,"    "Americans 
"Arnold  and  Andre." 

*  Foster,  Charles,  People's  Theatre,  New  York; 
"Bertha  the  Sewing  Machine  Girl,'1  "Neck 
and  Neck,"  "Swamp  Angels."  "Buffalo 
Bill's  Pledge,"  etc. 

Freund,  John  C.,  Freund's  Weekly  Office. 
New  York;  "True  Nobility." 

Fuller,  George,  New  York;  "Midget." 
Fuller,  W.  H.,  New  York;  "Off  to  Egypt." 


State,"  "Under  the  Upas."' 

'Howard,  Bronson,  New  York;  "Saratoga," 
"Banker's  Daughter,"  "Diamonds,"  "Old 
Love  Letters,"  "Baron  Rudolph,"  etc. 

•Howells,  William  D.,  Louisburg  Square, 
Boston;  "A  Counterfeit  Presentment," 
"Yorick's  Love." 

•  Hoyt,  Charles  H.,  Hotel  Derby,  Boston; 
'Bunch  of  Keys,"  "Rag  Baby,"  "Gifford's 
Luck,"  "A  Parlor  Match." 

*Jessup,  George,  Everett  House,  New  York; 
'Dollars  and  Sense,"  "The  Gentleman 
from  Nevada,"  joint  author(with  William 
Abroad,"  Gill)  ..In  Paradige)>  etc. 

'Johnson,  Mrs.  Annie  Lewis,  Philadelphia; 
"Plasar,  Queen  of  the  Miners,"  etc. 

•Kidder,  E.  E.,  New  York;  "Three  of  a  Kind. 
etc. 

'Lancaster,  E.  W.,  New  York;  "Estelle." 
Lloyd,  David  D.,  New  York;  "For  Congress." 

'Locke,  E.  A. ,24  Dwfght  St.,  Boston;  author 
of  "A  Messenger  from  Jarvis  Section," 
"Meda,"  "Nobody's  Claim." 


*  Gaylor,  Charles,  New  York;  "Fritz."  "Connie  ]' Maeder,    Fred.    G.,    "Cad   the  Tom     Boy,"' 

Soogah,"  "Jacquiue;  or,  Paste   and   Dia-  "Help,"     "Vacation,"     "Stranglers    of 

monds,"  "The  Young  Prince."   "Jalma,"  j         Paris,"  etc. 

etc.  'Magnus,  Julian,  New  York;  '•Conscience." 

'Gill,  William,  New  York;  joint  author  (with  j  "Marcel." 

George  Jessup)    "In   Paradise,"    "Hands  •  Marble.  Scott,  National  Printing  Company. 

Off,"  etc.  Chicago;  "Furnished  Rooms,"  "State's 

Gillette.  W.  H.,  New  York;  "The  Professor,"  Attorney."  "Muggs1  Landing,"  "Over the 

joint  author  (with  Mrs.  Frances  Hodgson  ;         Garden  Wall,"  "Wonderful  Book,"  etc. 

Burnett),  "Esmeralda,"  "The  Secretary."  »M&tbl^  Ear,5  31  Aiexander  ave.,  Boston; 
N  Goodwin,  J.  Cheever,  Bijon  Theatre.  Boston:  "Gyp,  Junior."  "Lee-li-nau." 

"Evangeline,"  "Pippins."  -Marsden,    Fred.,    New     York;    "Musette,' 


Green,  Clay,  San  Francisco;  "M'liss."  "Under 
a  Polar  Star,"  etc. 


"Zara,"  ''Nemesis,"  "Called  to  Account,  " 
"Cheek,"  "Humbug,"  etc. 


Grover,  Leonard.  New  York;  "Our  Boarding    Mathews,  J.  Brandon,  New  York;  "Marjory's- 


House,"  "Lispet,"  "My  Son-in-Law,"  "All 
Crazy."' 

A.  C.,  New  York;  "Fresh  the 
American,"  "Two  Nights  in  Rome,'' 
D.  A.  M.,  "Zozo  the  Magic  Queen."'  etc. 


Lovers,"  "Edged  Tools." 
Mayo,  Frank,  Canton,  Pa.;  "Nordeck." 
McClosky,  J.  J.,  Brooklyn;  "Across  the  Con- 

tinent,"  "Pomp,"    "On   Hand,"  "Fatal 

Glass,"  "Kentuck,"  etc. 


1  Harris,  Francis  A..  59  Chambers  st.,  Boston;  -McKaye,  Steele,  Lyceum  Theatre,  New  Y'ork; 


"My  Son." 
Harrigan.   Edward.    Theatre   Comique,  New 


"Hazel   Kirke,"  "Won  at  Last,"   "Rose 
Michel,"  -'Through  the  Dark." 


York;  the  "Mulligan  "  series  of  dramas,  ',Meredith  Harry ,  phi,adeiphia;  "Ranche  10," 
"Investigation,"  etc.  .,„    _..    „ 

Harte,  Bret,  '  Two  Men  of  Sandy  Bar."  Miller,  Joaquin,   Washington,  D.  C.;    "The 

Henderson.  Mies  Ettie,  Long  Branch,  N.  J.;  Danites,"    '"49,"  'Silent  Man,"   "Tally 

"Almost  a  Life,"   "Miss  Rose,"  ".Jlaire  I         Ho!"  etc. 

and  the  Forge  Master."' etc.  >  Moore,   J.    Owen,  Washingtonville,  Orange 

'  Hiegins,  D.  K..  and  M.O.,  Philadelphia;  joint  \         Co  ,  N.  Y.;  "Tempted,"   "Strife,"  "Alla- 
authors,  "Bnrr  Oaks."  toona." 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY. 


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•Morris,  Robert  Griffin,  Telegram  Office,  New 
York;  "Old  Shipmates,"  "Puke  of  New 
York." 

1  Mnrphy,  COD.  T.,  Chicago;  "Karl  the  Ped- 
dler/' "Mizpah,"  "Little  Butterfly." 

Neafie,  J.  A.  J.,  New  York;  "Harolde,  the  En- 
voy of  Artois,"  "Beatrice,  the  Self- 
Doomed." 

•  Nobles,  Wilton;    "Phoenix,"    "Interviews," 

"L«ve  and  Law,"  etc. 

•Pidgin,  Chas.  F.,  11  Mt.  Vernon  st ,  Boston; 
"The  Electric  Spark"  (music  by  Chas. 
D.  Blake),  "Wanted— A  Partner"  (music 
by  Henry Walden),  "Peck's  Bad  Boy  and 
His  Pa,"  "Cambyses;  or,  The  Pearl  of  Per- 
sia''(music  by  W.  J.  D.  Leavitt),  "Tactics" 
(music  by  W.  J.  Bert-Hall). 

'Poole,  John  F.,  Niblo's  Theatre,  New  York; 
"The  Duke's  Jester,''  "Faust"  (bur- 
lesque), "The  Gaelic  Chief;  or,  The  Gath- 
ering of  the  Clans,"  "-Wealth  and  Worth," 
"Shin  Fane,"  "War  Eagle,"  etc. 

•  Pond,  Aneon,  New  York;  "Her  Atonement." 
Robertson,  Ian    (  "  Karl   Forster  "),    Boston 

Museum,  Boston;  "Nunky." 
1  Rosenfeld,  Sidney,  New  York;  "Dr.  Clyde," 
"The  Private  Secretary,"  "Rosemi  Shell," 
"Well-Fed  Dora,"  etc. 

•  Rowe,  Geo.  Fawcett,  New  York;   "Brass," 

"Pop,"'  "The  Geneva  Cross,"  "New  York 
and  London,"   "Fifth    Avenue,"    "Wol- 
fert's  Roost,"  etc. 
Schwab,  Emil,  282  Washington  st ,  Boston; 

"A  Trip  to  Africa." 
i  Smith  Dexter.  Boston  Theatre,  Boston;"  Boc- 


caccio,'' "Musketeers,"  "Countess  Adele,'' 
"Favart,11  "Cobwebs"  ("Wanted,  A  Part- 
ner"), and  joint  author  (with  Eugene 
Tompkins)  of  "Zanita,"  etc. 

Spencer,  Edward,  Baltimore;  "Kit." 

•Stephens,  John  A.,  New  Park  Theatre,  New 
York;  "Passion's  Slave,"  "Unknown." 

Sullivan,  T.  R.,  Boston  Mmeuin,  Boston; 
"A  Midsummer  Madness,"  "Papa  Peri- 
chon,"  "Little  Duke,"  "Hearts  Are 
Trumps." 

•Swartz,  E.J.,  Telegram  office,  Philadelphia; 
"Dad's  Girl." 

Taylenre,  Clifton  W.,  "East  Lynne,"  "Bank- 
er's Wife,"  "Parted,"  etc. 

Taylor,  Howard  P.,  New  Park  Theatre,  New 

York;  "Caprice." 

•Tillotson,  J.  K  ,  New  York;  "Planter's  Wife," 
"Queena,"  "Lynwood." 

Tompkins,  Eugene,  Boston  Theatre;  joint  au- 
thor (with  Dexter  Smith)  "Zanita." 

Vider,  Louis,  Union  Square  Theatre,  New 
York;  "Immolation, '"'Mary  of  Scotland.'1 
"Tabaret,"  "The  Roses." 

Wallack,  Lester,  Wallack's  Theatre,  New 
York;  "Rosedale,"  "The  Veteran," 
"Americans  in  Paris, ''"Central  Park." 

Woolf,  B.  E.,  2  Bromfleld  St.,  Boston;  "Hob- 
bies." "Mighty  Dollar,"  "Pounce  & 
Co,"  "Fantine,"  "Doctor  of  Alcantara," 
etc. 

•Wolf,  Mark,  221  Tremont  st.,Bo<  ton;  'Bijou,'7 
"Our  Queen,"  "Who  Is  It  ?" 

Young,  W.  A.,  Chicago:  "Pendragon."  "The 
Rajah." 


MUSICAL    DIRECTORS,     COMPOSERS,    ETC. 


Binns,  Jack,  band  leader  and  cornet  soloist: 

per.  ad.,  136  E.  12th  St.,  New  York. 
Bergman,  Chas.  E.,  musical  director,  Detroit 

Opera  House;  per.  ad.,  141  Griswold  St., 

Detroit,  Mich. 
Bowron,  W.  L.,  musical  director;  dram  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  102  W.   17th 

st.,  New  York. 
Braham,  John  J.,  musical    director,    Bijou 

Theatre,  Boston. 

Bronson,  J.  O.,  leader  of  orchestra  and  E  or 
B  cornet;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Clipper. 

Brown,  W.  Eaton,  musical  director;  per.  ad., 
Providence,  B.  I. 


Catlin,  Edward  N.,  musical  director,  Pr.rk 
Theatre,  Boston. 

Clark,  Wm.  F.,  leader  of  orchestra  and  band, 
solo  coruetist,  pianist  and  violinist;  per. 
ad. ,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

Connelly,  M.,  musical  director;  dram,  sgts.. 
Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  Medf  ord, 
Mass. 

Conrad,  Frank,  musical  director,  Trny 
Denier's  Pantomime  Co.;  per.  ad.,  183 
Washington  St.,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Cook,  Fred  E.,  orchestra  leader  and  violinist; 
per.  ad.,  Hartford,  Conn. 


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De  Bang,  Johan  G.,  musical  director  and 
organist,  J.  H.  Keane's  Mrs.  Partiug- 
ton  Co.;  per.  ad.,  New  York  Mirror. 

Dittmar,  Charles  F..  musical  director,  Zozo 
the  Magic  Queen;  per.  ad,  960  Sum- 
mit ave.,  Jersey  City  Heights,  N.  J. 

Dorer,  L.  A.,  musical  director,  Patti  Rosa 
Co.:  per  ad.,  112  E.  8th  St.,  New  York. 

Drescher,  Valentine,  musical  director,  Bunch 
of  Keys  Co.  No.  2;  dram,  agts.,  Simmonds 
&  Brown;  per.  ad.,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

Euglander,  L,  musical  director,  Thalia  Thea- 
tre, New  York;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks  & 
Dickson;  per.  ad.,  257  E.  73d  St.,  New 
York. 

Farmer,  Harry,  musical  director;  per.  ad.. 
New  York  Mirror, 

Florance,  William,  musical  director,  dramatic 
arranger;  per.  ad.,  Irving  Park,  Cook  Co., 
111. 

Gardner,  S.  H. ,  Kiralfy  Bros.  Sieba  co  ;  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,20E. 
3det ,  New  York. 

Gayiord.  A.  E.,  musical  director  Murphy 
Kerry  Gow  Co. :  per  ad .  Weiting  Opera 
House,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

Haslam,  W.  Elliot,  musical  director,  dram, 
agts.,  Brooks  <fc  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  306  W. 
25th  St.,  New  York. 

Hassler,  Simon,  musical  director  Chestnut 
Street  Opera  House.  Philadelphia,  and 
composer  of  dramatic  music:  per.  ad., 
214  8.  Eighth  st,  Philadelphia. 

Intropidi,  Frederic,  musical  director  and 
composer,  Carleton's  English  Opera  Co. : 
per.  ad.,  Manhattan  Chess  Club,  104  E. 
14th  St.,  New  York. 

K  enny,  James  C.,  musical  Director,  Roland 
Reed  Co.,  New  York. 

Kerker,  Gustave,  musical  conductor.  Bijou 
Opera  House,  New  York 

Kreissing,  Hans,  musical  director,  866  Broad- 
way. New  York. 

Levoi,  musical  director;  dram,  agts.,  Brooks 
&  Dickson  ;  per.  ad.,  207  W.  2'7d  st., 
New  York. 

Loesch,  George,  musical  director,  Howard 
Athenaeum,  Boston. 

Lothian,  Napier,  musical  director,  Boston 
Theatre,  Boston. 


Mullaly,  John,  musical  director,  Globe  The- 
atre, Boston. 

Neilsen,  Wilhelm,  musical  director  and  com- 
poser; dram,  agt.,  J.  Alexander  Brown; 
per.  ad.,  234  E.  34th  street,  New  York. 

Oslander,  John,  musical  director;    per.  ad., 

New  York  Mirror. 
Perlet,    Hernunn  H.,  musical  director,  Fay 

Templeton  Opera  Co.;  dram,  agt.,  H.  L. 

Slayton,    Chicago;     per.     ad.,     care   of 

Sohmer  &  Co.'s  warerooms,  E.  14th  St., 

New  York. 
Pfaff,  Paul,  musical  director;    dram,    agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  156  E.  98th 

St.,  New  York. 
Puerner,    Charles,   musical   director.     Fifth 

Avenue  Theatre,  New  York. 

Paerner,  Henry,  musical  director,  Fourteenth 
Street,  Theatre,  New  York. 

Purdy,    George,     musical    director,    Boston 

Museum,  Boston. 
Reiter,  Ernest,  musical  director;  dram,  agts., 

Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  277  W.  22d 

St.,  New  York. 
Ruttenber,  C.    B.,  musical    director:    dram. 

agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad.,  31  W. 

125th  St.,  New  York. 
Simpson,  Alfred  L.,  musical  director;   per. 

ad.,  12  Union  Square,  New  York. 

Spencer  Alexander,  musical  director  and 
composer,  Wilbur  Comic  Opera  Co.; 
dram,  agt.,  J  J  Spies;  per.  ad.,  43  E. 
Washington  Place,  New  York. 

Stahl,  Richard,  musical  director;  per.  ad., 
New  York  Mirror. 

Taylor,  W.  E.,  musical  director:  drain,  agts.. 

Brooks  &  Dickson:  per.  ad,  128  E.  23d 

St.,  New  York. 
Warner,  Charles  W.,  cornetist  and  musical 

director,    Harry   Lacy's    Planter's    Wife 

Co.;  per.  ad.,  Hastings,  Mich. 

Widmer,  Henry,  musical  director:  dram 
agts.,  Brooks  &  Dickson;  per.  ad.,  243 
W.  46th  st ,  New  York. 

Tollman,  Isidor,  musical  director,  Harrison 
and  Gourlay  Co. ;  dram,  agts.,  Simmoiids 
&  Brown;  per  ad  ,  81  Avenue  C,  New 
York. 

Von  Gericke,  William,  musical  director.  Bos 
ton  Music  Hall,  Boston. 


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73 


DRAMATIC    AGENTS. 


BROOKS  &  DICKSON  (dramatic),  44  W.  ^3d 
st.,  New  York. 

Brown,  J.  Alex,  (dramatic  and  variety),  64  E. 
14th  St..  New  York. 

•Cambridge,  Arthur  G.  (dramatic  aud  variety), 
77  S.  Clark  st.,  Chicago,  111. 

•Castle,  George  (variety  and  dramatic),  46  and 
48  Clark  St.,  Chicago,  111. 

Cuddy.  J.  Phelan  (dramatic,  variety  and  min- 
strel), 511  Clinton  et.,  Brooklyn. 

Fitzgerald,  Dick  (variety),  10  Union  Square, 
New  York. 


Hilton,  Bdw.  P.  (variety  and  dramatic),  St. 
Paul,  Minn. 

Ligon  &  Baker  (variety),  101  E.  14th  St.,  New 
York. 

Eice,  E.  E  ,  National  Musical  Agency  (mu- 
sical only),  1249  Broadway,  New  York. 

Skiff  &  Morgan  (dramatic  and  variety),   191 
Clark  st.,  Chicago,  111. 

Simmonds  &  Brown  (dramatic),  1166  Broad- 
way, New  York . 

Spies,  J.  J.  (dramatic),  12  Union  Square.  New 
York. 


SCENIC     ARTISTS. 


Bechtel,  Ralph  M.,  scenic  artist;  per.  ad., 
Shelby's  Academy  of  Music.  Chicago, 
111. 

Blum,  Mose.  scenic  artist;  per.  ad.,  Cleve- 
land, O. 

Close,  L.  R.  &  Co.,  scenic  artists,  525  and 
527  Main  st.,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

Collins,  John  A.,  scenic  artist,  Park  Theatre, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

Duflocq,  Louis,  scenic  artist;  per.  ad.,  303  W. 
17th  St..  New  York. 

Pox  &  Schaeffer,  scenic  artists,  New  Park 
Theatre,  New  York. 

Goatcher,  Phil.,  scenic  artist,  Wallack's  The- 
atre, New  York. 


Marston  Richard,  scenic  artist,  New  York. 

Mazzanovich,  John,  scenic  artist,  1227  Broad- 
way, New  York. 

Merry  Harley,  scenic  artist,   Swiss  Cottage, 
Flatbush,  L.  I 

Mills,  Charles  E.,  scenic  artist,  1603  Broad- 
way, New  York. 

Noxon,    Albert   &   Toomey,    scenic    artists, 
St.  Louis,  Mo. 

Reinold,  A.  J.,  scenic  artist,  57  University 
Place. 

Sosman  &  Landis,  scenic  artists,  277  ana  279 
8.  Clark  St.,  Chicago. 


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Opera  House,  Cleveland. 

Gus  HARTZ, 
Lessee  and  Manager. 
The  most  complete  and  best  ap- 
pointed Theatre   in  the    United 
States. 

Manager  HARTZ  has  just  improved  the  | 

h TNEW  GRANDT^TRlNCE7 NEW   Seating  Capacity  of  house,  800  to 

AND    BEAUTIFUL    TOILET     ROOMS 
FOR  LADIES  AND  GENTLEMEN. 

For  open  dates  and  terms  ad- 
dress the  Manager,  Cleveland,  O. 


Gem  Opera  House, 

WASHINGTON,  N.  C. 
Population  of  town,  3,000. 


1,000. 


First-class  attractions  only  wanted 


Lannon's  Opera  House,         Walker's  Hall, 


Corner  King  and  Pitt  Streets, 

ALEXANDRIA,  VA. 
Season   of    1884-85. 
Just   completed.     Seating   ca- 
pacity, 1300.     Open  for  all  first- 
class  troupes.     Will  rent  or  share. 
J.  M.  HILL  &  Co., 
Steam  Printers, 

Managers. 

Rockville  Opera  House, 
ROCKVILLE,  IND. 

TATE  &  STROUSE,  Managers. 

Seating  capacity,  726  ;  14  charges  of  scen- 
ery, 8  dressing  rooms.  Lighted  with  gas  and 
heated  by  steam  throughout.  Seated  with 
Andrews'  opera  chairs, 

On  the  Logansport  Division  of  the  Vandalia 
R.R.,  about  midway  between  Tene  Haute 
and  Crawfordsville.  Population  2, 500.  Popu- 
lation to  draw  from,  including  contributing 
towns,  10,000. 

Private  outside  entrance  to  stage.  Prosce- 
nium, 28x31  feet.  Stage  back  of  Proscenium, 
20x53  le*t  in  the  clear. 

I.  Robbins'  Opera  House, 

SHENANDOAH, 
Schuylkili  County,  Pa. 

Population,  20,000.  Occupa- 
tion is  coal  mining.  The  miners 
get  paid  monthly  in  cash  and 
spend  it  freely  for  amusement. 


GEORGETOWN,  S.  C. 

Seating  capacity  500 ;  well  lighted 
and  heated. 

The  abore  hall  has  just  been  completed, 
and  the  Drama  will  be  presented  to  the  peo- 
ple of  Georgetown  from  its  stage  for  (he  first 
time  in  the  history  of  the  town.  A  new  field 
is  open  to  the  Drtmaiic  Fraternity  in  a  popu- 
lation of  2,600  hungry  for  this  new  source  of 
pleasure.  Georgetown  is  a  seaport  60  miles 
north  of  Charleston,  S.  C.  For  description 
see  "  Theatre  Directory— South  Carolina." 


Alf.  Dorian, 

The  Great,  The  Wonderful, 

Champion  Serpent  Man  of    the 
World  (barring  no  one). 


With  C.  R.  Gardiner's  Zozo,  the 
Magic  Queen  — Spectacular. 

Permanent  address: 

Care  Clipper,  New  York. 


Chas.  E.  Mills, 

1603  BROADWAY,  NEW  YORK. 

Manager  for  amateurs,  churches, 
clubs,  etc.;  stage  and  scenery  to 
let—so  built  as  to  fit  any  space, 
complete  with  drop  curtain  and 
lights.  Everything  furnished  for 
entertainments,  and  company  or 
any  special  talent  for  benefits. 


A  Page  Solely  to  the  Profession. 


Members  of  the  profession  and  managers  have  felt  the  need  of  some  systematization  of 
the  dramatic  profession  in  America,  which  woold  enable  them  more  readily  to  negotiate 
engagements  and  to  find  the  peculiar  talent  which  their  various  productions  demand.  Such 
a  systematization  is  the  design  of  that  portion  of  the  Directory  devoted  to  the  profession. 
Every  intelligent  person  interested  in  the  actor's  art  has  deplored  its  irregular  aBd  unstable 
character,  and  its  annually  recurring  period  of  anxious  negotiations  between  the  close  of  one 
season's  engagement  and  the  opening  of  the  next,  has  always  been  an  unusually  trying  feat- 
ure of  the  bus  ness  to  the  actor  himself.  It  is  intended  to  make  "The  Professional  Directory" 
a  guide  for  managers  and  the  profession,  so  that  they  may  negotiate  with  and  secure  the  talent 
they  desire  for  the  following  season  previous  to  the  close  of  the  current  one.  'J  his,  we  feel 
assured,  will  go  far  in  contributing  a  comfortable  feeling  of  secutity  in  the  actors  employ- 
ment, and  will  remove  he  necessity  of  his  spending  the  usual  (and  notoriously  uncomfort- 
able) Summer  upon  "  The  Rialto,"  enabling  him  to  give  his  vaclaion  to  recuperation,  rest  and 
the  mental  improvement  which  success  in  bis  exacting  art  absolutely  demands. 

The  Professions!  Directory  this  s«ason  is  very  far  from  complete  and  perfect;  indeed, 
in  the  short  period  within  which  the  whole  Directory  was  complied  (less  than  eight  weeks) 
it  was  impossible  to  perfect  it,  and  hardly  more  was  contemplated  than  to  prepare  for  the 
mxt  annual  edition  by  exhibiting  how  useful  such  a  Directory  might  be.  From  necessity  it 
is  this  season  a  subordinate  feature;  but  in  following  editions  this  Professional  Directory 
will  be  made  the  leading  feature.  With  the  cordial  co-operation  of  the  profession  it  can  be 
made  all  and  more  lhanhas  been  contemplated. 

The  Directoiy  will  hereafter  be  issued  each  year  between  the  1st  of  August  and  the  1st 
of  September,  due  notice  teing  given  through  the  dramatic  papers  of  the  exact  date.  Each 
member  of  the  profession  is  requested  as  soon  as  he  or  she  has  made  an  engagement  for  the 
season  of  1885-86,  to  forward  to  this  office  the  following  facts:  Name;  line  of  business ;  com- 
pany engagedwith,  (season  1885  -86);  home  or permanent  address.  If  no  engagement  has  been 
made  up  to  August  1st,  send  all  the  above  facts,  with  the  exception  of  "  compny  engaged 
wilh."  Members  of  the  profession  are  particulaily  requested  to  make  it  a  point  to  forward 
their  information  at  the  earliest  possible  date,  as  they  can  thereby  insure  its  insertion  and 
also  lessen  the  vai-t  burden  of  work  which  the  compilation  of  the  Directory  entails,  all  of 
of  which  is  very  largely  increased  when  returns  are  not  received  until  the  last  few  days 
previous  to  publication.  For  the  reception-  of»this  information,  and  for  the  purpose  of  ex- 
tending information  which  cannot  be  obtained  from  other  sources,  the  office  of  the  Directory 
will  be  open  throughout  the  year;  and  the  publisher  desires  to  assure  each  member  of  the 
profession  that  whatever  information  can  be  giveu  will  be  most  cheerfully  extended. 

Annoyance  and  inconvenience  from  mistakes  in  names  and  addresses  can  only  be  avoided 
by  each  person  taking  extreme  care  that  letters  of  proper  names  and  figures  of  adBresses  be 
plain  and  unmistakable.  This  will  be  recognized  as  an  important  point  when  it  is  recollected 
that  there  ate  no  data  for  ts  revision  but  the  information  given.  In  giving  addresses,  that  one 
should  be  given  through  which  mail  will  reach  you  with  the  least  possible  delay  during  your 
season  upon  the  road. 

An  important  feature  of  the  Theatre  Directory  to  the  profession  is  the  guide  it  contains 
to  the  betels  of  the  whole  country.  Their  names  and  ra'es  will  be  found  at  the  end  of,  and 
separated  from,  the  data  given  about  each  town.  This  is  deemed  a  feature  of  peculiar  value, 
and  with  the  am  le  time  which  a  year  affords  the  profession  can  be  promised  that  it  will  be 
as  nearly  perfect  as  possible  in  the  next  annual  edition. 

The  rates  given  as  "  special  rates  "  have  been  furnished  by  those  hotels  as  their  special 
reduction  to  the  profession;  and  we  specially  request  that  any  charges  above  the  rates  given 
should  be  promptly  repoitcd  to  this  office 

It  is  already  apparent  that  the  demands  for  adverti-ing  space  in  the  next  edition  will  be 
very  large,  hence  members  of  the  profession  who  contemplate  advertising  will  secure  more 
desirable  positions  by  early  applications  for  space. 

Finally,  the  Directory  txists  solely  to  advance  the  interests  of  the  professionals 
aim  is  to  aid  you  and  advance  the  actor's  art.  lt<  design  can  be  accomplished  only  with 
your  hearty  co-opt  ration.  No  charge  will  be  made  for  the  insertion  of  the  information 
requested,  and  the  price  of  the  book  will  be  kept  within  the  reach  of  every  member  of  the 
profes-sion. 


To  Managers  of  Combinations  and  Theatres. 


The  "Theatre  Directory"  has  been  prepared  with  the  view  of  serving  the  interests  of 
both  combination  and  theatre  manager.  Its  design  is  to  give  to  the  manager  of  a  combina- 
tion every  fact  about  a  town  or  theatre  which  he  must  know,  or  which  it  is  desirable  he 
should  know  before  booking  his  attraction.  To  be  useful  to  him,  the  Directory  must  be 
absolutely  reliable,  unexaggerated,  complete  and  correct.  When  it  ceases  to  be  relied  upon 
by  combination  managers,  it  ceases  to  be  useful  to  theatre  managers.  To  make  it  absolutely 
reliable  the  same  system  must  be  observed  with  each  and  every  theatie.  It  is  obvious  to 
managers  of  theatres  who  receive  the  annual  information  blanks  that  our  system  should  be 
rigidly  observed  in  making  returns. 

Every  inquiry  has  been  based  upon  the  experience  of  twenty-six  years  upon  the  road, 
and  each  one  is  in  reference  to  some  detail  which  a  sh-ewd  and  intelligent  manager  will 
demand.  Specific  answers  must  hereafter  be  made  to  each  inquiry.  To  such  inquiries  as 
"  size  of  stage  "" number  sets  of  scenery,'' "number  of  sheets  bill  poster  can  accommo- 
date," etc.,  such  answers  as  the  following  were  frequently  made:  "  Large  enough  for  any 
play,"  "full  stock,"  "complete  stock,"  "abundant,"  "any  amount,"  etc.,  etc.  When 
managers  of  theatres  reflect  that  the  basis  upon  which  such  a  reply  is  made  varies  as  \\ielt  ly 
as  do  the  theatres  themselves,  it  will  be  apparent  that  such  answers  are  next  to  worthless  to 
combination  managers.  As  far  as  possible  they  have  been  excluded  in  the  present  edition, 
and  in  subsequent  editions  will  be  excluded  entirely. 

To  make  the  Directory  subserve  the  interest  of  the  combination,  manager  is  to  make  it 
subserve  the  sole  and  only  interest  of  the  theatre  manager;  hence  the  necessity  of  adher- 
ing rididly  to  the  above  plan;  and,  by  doing  so,  the  manager  of  a  theatre  will  most  advance 
his  own  interests. 

The  Directory  will  hereafter  be  issued  annually  at  some  date  between  the  1st  of  August 
and  1st  of  September.  We  should  be  promptly  advised  of  any  changes  in  your  houses.  The 
office  of  the  Directory  will  be  open  throughout  the  year  for  the  receipt  of  such  information, 
and  to  extend  to  patrons  any  information  that  may  be  reques  ed.  The  returns  for  the 
edition  of  I885-'86  cannot  be  in  too  early. 

The  Directory  has  already  firmly  establisned  a  footing,  and  is  destined  to  be  a  perma- 
nent institution  of  the  amusement  business  in  America.  Therefore,  managers  of  iheatres 
should  make  it  a  regular  part  of  the  preparations  for  a  subsequent  season  to  properly  pre- 
pare and«revise  for  the  Directory  the  details  of  their  theatres.  Each  year  managers  will  find 
it  renewed,  revised  and  enlarged,  with  new  features  that  will  not  only  make  it  desirable  to 
possess,  but  will  make  it  necessary  that  a  careful  revision  and  addition  of  details  be  aiadu. 

Managers  of  combinations  will  confer  a  special  favor  upon  the  publisher  by  reporting  all 
cases  in  which  details  of  theatres  or  towns  have  been  incorrectly  given,  misrepresented  or 
exaggerated.  It  is  the  aim  to  make  the  Directory  a.  reliable  guide,  and  co-operation  is  quite  as 
much  to  your  interests  as  to  that  of  the  publisher.  The  cost  of  the  work  is  such  that  little 
profit  can  be  realized  at  the  low  price  at  which  it  is  sold.  Nevertheless,  it  has  been  deter- 
mined to  retain  the  original  price,  so  that  the  work  may  extend  its  benefits  to  even  the 
humblest  member  of  the  profession. 

From  present  indications,  the  edition  of  1885-  '86  will  reach  fully  10,000.  and  advance  appli- 
cations for  advertising  space  are  already  numerous.  Therefore,  managers  cf  theatres  and 
managers  of  combinations  who  contemplate  advertising,  will  find  it  to  their  interest  to  make- 
early  application  so  that  they  may  secure  desirable  space. 


THEATRE    DIRECTORY. 


ALABAMA. 

BIRMINGHAM,  15,000.    E.  R.,  Ala.  Great  Southern;  Georgia  Pacific;  Louisville  &  Nashville, 

Opera  House,  John  P.  O'Brien,  manager;    seating  capacity,  1,260;   rental,  share  only;        \r 
license  yearly.    Size  of  stage,  40x49;  number  sets  scenery,  23;  billposter.  Opera  House. 

Newspapers:   daily,  Iron  Age;  weekly,  Advocate^Observer  (Sun.) Hotels:    Relay, 

regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also),  Gault,  Richards,  Kentucky,  Nixon's,  St.  Charles. 
Sublett  Hall;  seating  capacity,  230. 

DEMOPOLIS,  1,500.    R.  R.,  East  Tetm.,  Va.  &  Ga.    Opera  House,  Wm.  H.  Welch,  mauager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  thiee  §30,  license  included;  share  also.    Size 
of  stage,  18x34;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Manning.    Newspaper:  News-. 
Journal  (Sat.) Hotels:  City  (special  rates),  Lister. 

EUFAULA.  4,000.    R.  R.,  Montgomery  &  Eufaula;  South  Western.    Eufaula  Opera  House,  A. 

A.  Cowrie,  manager;   seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $65,  license  in-       f/ 

eluded;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  30x40;  number  sets  scenery,  14;  bill  poster,  J.  Daniels. 

Newspaper:  News  and  Times,  tri-weekly Hotels:  National,  regular  rates.  $2  (special 

also),  Commercial,  Finnerty,  Central. 
Shorter  Opera  House,  P.  H.  Morris,  manager. 
Hart's  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  500. 

FLORENCE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Memphis  &  Charleston .  Morrison's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  300; 
rental,  one  night  $15;  State,  county  and  city  license,  $23.  Size  of  stage,  12x15;  number 
sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  H.  B.  Harrison.  Newspapers:  Times  (W.),  Republican 
(Tu.) Hotels:  Harrison,  regular  rates,  $1 .50  (special  also),  National,  Florence. 

Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

Masonic  Hall;  seating  capacity,  SCO. 

GADSDEN,  4,000.  R.  R.,  East  Ala.;  and  Coasa  River  steamers.  Kyle's  Opera  House,  R.  B. 
Scott,  manager;  seating  capacity, 780;  rental,  one  night  $50;  share  also;  license  yearly. 
Size  of  stage,  38x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x20  :  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  w 
13;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  8;  5  dressing  rooms  under 
stage;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  stage  carpenter,  James  W.  Carlin;  bill  poster,  Ed 
Caldwell ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400.  Newspapers :  Times  (Th.),  adver- 
tising rates  special;  News  (W.),  advertising  rates  special Hotels,  Exchange,  special 

rates,  $1  25;  Kittrell,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

GREENSBORO,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Selma  &  Mobile.  Dorman's  Hall.  A.  M.  Dorman, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $10;  three  $25:  license,  $5.  Size  of 
stage,  15x30;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  John  Evans.  Newspapers  :  Beacon 
(Tu.),  Southern  Watchman  (Th.) Hotels  :  Cowin,  Johnson. 

GREENVILLE,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Louisville    &    Nashville.    New    Greenville  Theatre,  Frank  / 

Kohn,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental  or  share.    Size  of  stage,  20x14;  full   set         * 

scenery;    bill  poster,  R.  O.  Walter.    Newspaper:    Advocate  (W.) Hotels:  Ehebert, 

Perry,  Mallett,  Marion. 
City  Hall,  McMullan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500. 


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HUNTSVILLE,  8,000.  R.  R  ,  Memphis  &  Charleston.  Opera  House,  Oscar  R.  Hundley, 
manager:  seating  capacity,  1,000,  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  §75,  license  included;  share 
also.  Sizeof  stage,  30xi4;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  billposter.  Winslow  Dyer.  Newspapers : 

Democrat  <W.  >,  Advocate  (Th.),  Independent  (Th.) Hotels:    Huntsville  (special), 

McGee,  Commercial. 

MOBILE,  40,000.  R.  R..  L.  &  N. :  M.  &  O.  Mobile  Theatre,  J.  Tannenbaum,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  900;  share  only;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  65x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening. 
35x30,  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth  under 
stage.  9;  traps.  3;  number  sets  scenery,  35;  leader  of  orchestra,  S.  Schlesinger;  stage 
carpenter,  John  G.  Hines:  bill  poster,  City  Bill  Posting  Co;  theatrical  teamster,  F.  T. 
Penny.  Newspapers:  daily,  Register;  adv.  rates,  yearly  contract;  Gossip,  yearly  con- 
tract; weekly,  Gazette  (Sun.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract Hotels:  Battle 

House;  special  rates,  $2;  St.  James,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Temperance  Hall;  seating  capacity,  TOO.    Size  of  stage,  33x33;  fair  stock  scenery. 

Odd  Fellows'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1.000 

MONTGOMERY,  25,000.  R.  R..  L.  &.  N.;  Mobile  &  M.:  M.  &  Western.  Montgomery 
Theatre,  J.  Tannenbaum.  manager;  seating  capacity.  1,100;  renta  .  share  only;  license, 
by  the  year.  Size  of  stage,  56x76 ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  32x28;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  18 ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  32 ;  depth  under  stage,  6^ ;  traps, 
star,  vampire,  centre  trap  and  bridge;  number  sets  scenery,  22:  musical  director.  E. 
Hille;  scenic  artist,  Gus  Hines;  stage  carpenter.  F.  Feeley:  bill  poster,  Theatre; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Advertiser,  adv.  rates, 
yearly  contract;  Gossip  (theatrical  paper),  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Advertiser  (San- 
day),  20c.  a  line Hotels;  Exchange,  special  rates.  §1.50  to  g3  ;  Windsor.  $1. 50  to  $3  ; 

Merchants',  $1.25  to  $2 ;  Madison  House  and  Capitol  City,  §1.25  to  §2. 

McDonald's  Opera  House,  G.  F.  McDonald,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental.  $30 
share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage.  40x50 ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x6;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  18  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  60;  depth  under  stage,  11  ; 
working  bridges.  5  traps ;  number  sets  scenerv,  30;  musical  director.  Louis  Hanson;  stage 
carpenter,  Mr.  Willson;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
800;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  W.  E.  Haygood. 

Three  halls;  seating  capacity,  500  each. 

OPELIKA,  4,000.  R.  R..  Western  R'y  of  Ala.:  Columbus  &  Western:  Eastern  Ala.;  Good- 
water  &  Va.  R'y.  Renfro  Opera  House,  Isaac  Hayman,  manager;  seating  capacity. 
850;  rental,  one  night,  $4),  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  25x47;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  11x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  19;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  1  centre;  number  sets  scenery,  16;  stage 

carpenter,  Robert  Taylor;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspaper:    Times  (Th.) 

Hotel :  Opelika  House,  special  rates,  $1.50. 
Rink  Hall;  seating  capacity,  900. 

SELMA,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Eastern  Tenn.:  Va.  &  Ga.;  Louisville  &  Nash.;  Cin.,  Selma  & 
Mobile.  Harmony  Hall,  Louis  Gerstman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one 
night,  $40,  share  also,  license  included.  Leader  of  orchestra,  Leonce  Joseph;  bill 
poster,  J.  S.  Jacob;  rates,  3c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  M.  G.  Meyer,  P.  H.  Norris.  News- 
papers :  daily,  Times,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c. ;  Mail,  advertising  rates  per  inch, 
50c Hotels  :  St.  James,  special  rates,  $1.75;  Commercial,  special  rate?,  $1.50. 

Opera  House  destroyed  by  fire,  January,  1883.   Rebuilding  for  season  of  1885-86. 

Oilman's  Hall,  seats  450. 

TALLADEGA,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Tenn.,  Va.  &  Ga.  City  Hall,  B.  Frank  Coker,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  15x 
35;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Friuk  Coker.  Newspapers  :  Mountain  Home 
(W.),  Reporter,  (W.) Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also).  Ex- 
change, Talladega. 

TROY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Mobile  &  Girard  (terminus.)  Minchener's  Hall,  F.  Minchener,  man- 
ager ;  seating  capacity,  450  ;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license  $10  to  $15.  Size 
of  stage,  20x3° ;  number  sets  scenery,  5  ;  bill  poster,  Ben  Minchener.  Newspapers  : 


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Messenger  (Th.),  Enquirer  (Sat.) Hotels:    Parker,  City,   regular  rates  $2  (special 

also). 

TUSCALOOSA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Ala.  Gt.  Southern.  Centennial  Hall,  Fitts  Brothers,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  500 ;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x30  ; 
number  sets  scenery,  5 ;  bill  poster,  Lyman  Nnnuler.  Newspapers  :  Gazette  (Th.), 
Times  (Wed.) Hotels  :  Washington,  Druid  City,  Broadway. 

UNION  TOWN,  1,800.    R.  R.,  Alabama  Central.    Kittrell's  Hall,  W.  P.  Kittrell,  manager. 

ARKANSAS 

ARKADELPHIA,  2,COO.  R.  R.,  St.  L.,  I.  M.  &  So.  City  Hall,  seating  capacity,  500;  rental 
one  night  $1,  three  $3;  license,  $5,  Size  of  stage,  16x30:  bill  poster,  G.  B.  Blish.  News- 
paper: Southern  Standard Hotel :  Reames,  regular,  $2. 

EUREKA  SPRINGS,  6,400;  R  R.,  Eureka  Springs.  Academy  of  Music,  Geo.  Bodell,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  450;  size  of  stage,  13x20.  Newspapers:  Herald,  Echo  (W  ),  Repub- 
lican  Hotels:  Perry,  Southern,  Metropolitan,  Hancock. 

FAYETTEVILLE,  3,000.    R.  R.,  St.  L.  &  San  Francisco.    Van  Winkle  Hall,  J.  S.  Hurlbut,         // 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $5.  Newspapers:  Democrat 

(Th),  Sentinel  (W.),  Blade Hotels:  Mountain,  Petty,  Van  Winkle,  McElroy. 

Bright's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  £00. 

FORT  SMITH,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Little  Rock  &  Fort  Smith;  St.  Louis  &  Frisco.    Academy  of 

Music,  J.  H.  Clendening,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $35;  three  $100,  / 

share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  27x24;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  21x24:  height  r 
from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  under  stage,  8; 
number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Geo.  H.  Williams;  number  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 200;  rates  per  sheet,  3J^  cts.;  theatrical  teamsters,  McLoud  &  Moore.  Newspapers: 
daily,  Tribune;  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Evening  News,  special  contract; 
weekly,  Elevator  (F.);  Independent  (W.),  News  (Sat.).  Hotels:  McKibben,  special 
rates,  $2;  Le  Grande,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $1.75;  Grand  Central,  special  rates,  $1  25 
to  $1.50. 

HELENA,  5,0"0.  R.  R.,  Ark.  Midland;  St.  L.,  Iron  Mt.  &  Southern.  Opera  House,  Crebs  & 
Fitzpatrick,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental— ;  license  yearly;  share  also.  Size 
of  stage,  20x47;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25; 
depth  under  stage,  8;  number  sets  scenery,  14;  bill  posters,  Geo.  Foster,  Joe  Shepard; 
theatrical  teamsters,  J.  T.  Ramsey,  S.  C.  Pipper.  Newspapers:  daily,  World;  weekly, 
Golden  Echo  (Sat.),  Patriot  (Sat.) .Hotels:  Delmonico,  Shelby. 

Coolridge  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Turner  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  250. 

HOPE,  2,000.  R.  R.,St.  L.,I.M.  &  Southern.  Whaley  Hall,  W.  Shirer,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $10;  share  also.  Size  of  stage  20x21 ;  bill  poster, 

W.  Shirer.     Newspapers:    Radical  (W.),  News  (W.),  Pine  Torch  (Sat) Hotel: 

McGee,  regular,  $2. 

HOT  SPRINGS,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Hot  Springs  &  Malvern.  Hot  Springs  Opera  House,  J.  L. 
Butterfield  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  share  only,  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  30x33;  height  to  rigging  loft,  47;  number  sets  scenery.  10;  stage  carpenter,  Thomas 

Alvin;  bill  poster,  L.  A.   Thomas.    Newspapers:    daily,  Sentinel,  News Hotels: 

Sumpter,  reg.,  $2  50  to  $3.50  (special  also);  Arlington,  special,  $1.75  to  $3,  Avenue,  special, 
§1.75  to  $3;  Waverly,  special,  $1.75  to  $3;  Freach,  special,  $1.75  to  $3;  Clifton,  special, 
$1.75  to  $3. 

City  Hall ;  Andrew  Bruon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  three  $25; 
license,  $1C  50.     Size  of  stage,  15x20:  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

LITTLE  ROCK,  30,000.  R.  R  ,  St  Louis,  Iron  Mountain  &  So.;  Memphis  &  Little  Rock; 
Fort  Smith.  New  Capital  Theatre,  Geo.  H.  Hyde,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ; 
rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  36x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  22x27;  height  from 


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stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps, 
3;  number  sets  scenery.  15;  musical  director,  Cohen;  scenic  artist,  G.  W.  Wolf  ;  stage 
carpenter,  D.  E.  Edwards  ;  bill  poster,  C.  M.  Rome;  theatrical  teamster,  W.  S.  Davis 

&  Son.  Newspapers:  daily,  Gazette,  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Democrat 

Hotels:  Capital,  special  rates,  $1.50— $2.00 ;  Deming,  special  rates,  $1.25— $1.75; 
Grand  Central,  special  rates,  $1.23— $1.75:  City,  Adams. 

Grand  Opera  House,  R.  A.  Little,  manager;  sealing  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night 
$100,  three  $250,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  32x48;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  26x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14J<j ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28; 
depth  under  stage,  8  ;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  full  stock;  leader  of  orchestra, 
Adolph  Cohen  ;  scenic  artist,  Wolf  ;  stage  carpenter,  D  C.  Edwards  :  bill  poster,  Opera 
House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates,  3  to4c.:  theatrical  teamsters,  W. 
O.  Davis  &  Co. 

Academy  of  Music.    Size  of  stage,  22x16. 

Alexander  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

ConcordiaHall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

PINE  BLUFF,  3,500.     R.  R.,  Little  Rock  M.  R.  &  Texas.    Opera  House,  J.  B.  Trnlack 

manager;  seating  capacity,  809:  size  of  stage,  31x48.  Newspapers:  Press,  Eagle  (Tu.) 

Hotel  :  Ritchies' ;  regular  rates,  $2— $2.50. 

PRESCOTT,  2,000.  R.  R..'St.  Louis,  Iron  Mountain  &  South.  Opera  House,  Isaac  Moore, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  300:  rental,  one  night,  $20;  license,  $6:  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  13x24;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Isaac  Moore.  Newspapers:  Despatch, 
Nevada  Picayune  (W.) Hotel :  Johnson,  regular  rates,  $2. 

RUSSELLVILLE,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Little  Rock  &  Fort  Smith.  Masonic  Hall:  seating  ca- 
pacity, 300;  rental,  one  night,  $6.  Size  of  stage,  12x26;  bill  poster,  Robert  Irvin.  News- 
papers :  Democrat  t'Th . '» Hotel :  White's. 

TEXARKANA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis,  Iron  Mountain  &  So.:  Texas  &  Pacific;  Texas  &  St. 
Louis.  Opera  House,  Thos.  Orr.  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25 
three  $60:  license  $12;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x60;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill 

poster,  Jas.  Doyle.    Newspapers:    daily,  Inter-State;    weekly,  Democrat Hotels: 

Dranghon,  regular  rates,  $2.50,  (special  also);  Cosmopolitan.  Bedler,  Benefield. 
Shea  Hall. 

CALIFORNIA. 

CLOVERD ALE,  3,000.  R.R.,  San  Francisco  &  Northern  Pacific.  Eureka  Hall,  seating  ca- 
pacity 400.  Newspapers:  Pacific  Sentinel  (Th.),  Reveille  (S  ) Hotels  :  United  States, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Masonic  Hall,  seating  capacity,  800. 

COLUSA,  2,800.  Colusa  Theatre,  J.  Fnrth  and  J.  Grover,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500: 
rental,  one  night  $15;  three  §35;  license,  $11.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery, 

10;  bill  poster,  F.  B.  Hatch.    Newspapers  :  Sun  (S) Hotels,  Colusa,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also),  Eureka  and  National. 

GILRO  Y,  2,500.  R.  R.,  South  Pacific.  Music  Hall,  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night, 
$15;  license.  $3.  Size  of  stage,  19x21;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  L.  Cleveland. 

Newspapers:  Advocate  (Sat.),  Valley  Record  (Sat.) Hotels:  Williams,  Southern  Pacific. 

Gilroy  Theatre. 

GRASS  VALLEY,  5,000.    Hamilton  Hall.    Newspapers  :  Daily  Tidings,  Union  Hotel  : 

Holbrook,  regular  rates,  $1.50— $3  (special  also). 

/EALDSBURG,  2,500.  R.  R,  San  Francisco  &  North  Pacific.  Truitt's  Theatre,  R.  K. 
Trnitt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental ,  one  night  $22,  three  $45;  license,  $2.50.  Size 
of  stage,  22x18;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x22;  depth  under  stage,  6;  number  sets 
scenery,  3;  leader  of  orchestra,  E.  Learch;  scenic  artist,  George  Modaria;  stage  carpenter, 
Mr.  J.  Jones  Shafer;  bill  poster.  Frank;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY — California.  79 


per  sheet,  4C.;  theatrical  teamster,  Harry  Truitt.     Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Th.),  Flag 
(Sat.) Hotels:  Sotome,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

LOS  ANGELES,  18.000.    R.  R.,  So.  Pacific.      Turn  Vereiu  Hall,  J.  Kuhrt,  manager;  seating       iX 
capacity,  |500;  rental,  one  night,  $25;  license,  $11.    Size  of  stage,  21x17;  number  sets       * 
scenery,  11;  bill  poster,  John  Oebourn.     Newspapers:    daily,  Express  Republican,  Free          \^y 

Lance,  Herald,  Times;   weekly,  News  (Mon.),  Porcupine  (Sat.),  South  West  t,Sat ) /f>~ 

Hotels:  Cosmopolitan,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $3:   Pico,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $3;  Grand  Cen- 
tral, United  States,  White. 

Child's  Opera  House,  Col.  A.  M.  Gray,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500. 

Hearn's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  400. 

Union  Hall,  seating  capacity,  400. 

Horticultural  Pavilion,  seating  capacity,  2,000. 

Merced  Theatre,  seating  capacity,  600. 

Club  Theatre. 

MARYSVILLE,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Cal.  Northern;  Central  Pacific.    Marysville  Theatre,  G.  W. 

Harris,  manager;    seating  capacity,  900;  rental  one  night  $25,  three  $65;    license,  State 

and    county,      $6.       Size  of   stage,  21x40  ;    fair  stock  scenery  ;    bill    poster,    J.  A. 

McCormack.    Newspapers:  daily,  Appeal;  weekly,  Advocate  (S.) Hotels:  Western 

regular  rates,  $1.50— $2;  United  States,  Golden  Eagle. 
Turner's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  500. 
Waterworks  Hall,  seating  capacity,  300. 
City  Hall,  seating  capacity,  300. 

MERCED,  3,030.  R.  R.,  Central  Pacific.  Washington  Hall,  Reidy  and  Quigley,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  350;  rental  one  night,  $15;  license,  $6.  Size  of  stage,  20x32;  number  sets 
scenery,  10:  bill  poster,  J.  P.  Stanton.  Newspapers  :  .Express  (Sat.),  Argus  (Sat.),  Star 

t      (Th .)  Hotels:  El  Capitan,  Feeley. 

National  Hall;  B.  Grogan,  manager;  rental  one  night,  $8.    Size  of  stage,  11x24, 

MODESTO,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Pacific.  Rogers'  Hall,  S.  P.  Rogers,  manager;  rental  one 
night,  $20;  no  license.  Size  of  ^stage,  20x13;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Strawbuch;'.tri-weekly,  Farmers'  Journal;  weekly,  Herald  (Th.),  News  (F.) Hotels: 

Ross,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Prentiss. 

NEVADA  CITY,  3,250.    Nevada  Theatre,  Geo.  F.  Jacet,  manager;  rental  one    night,  $40, 

license  included.  Newspapers:  daily,  Transcript;  tri- weekly,  Herald .Hotels:  National 

Exchange,  special  rates;  Union,  special  rates,  $1— $2.50. 

NORTH  SAN  JUAN,  1,000.  San  Juan  Theatre,  O.  P.  Stedger,  manager;  rental  one  night  $10, 
three  $24;  no  license.  Size  stage,  18x25;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Peter  Hilde- 
brand.  Newspapers :  Times  (Sat.) Hotels,  National,  Revere. 

OAKLAND,  50,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Pacific.  Dietz  Opera  House,  A.  C.  Dietz,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  900;  rental  one  night  $50,  three  $125,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  27x45; 
full  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Stilwell  Bros.  Newspapers:  daily,  Tribune,  Times;  semi- 
weekly,'!  Independent;  weekly,  Press  (Sat),  Sentinel  (W.) Hotels;  Galindo,  regular 

rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also);  Tubbs,  regular  rates  $2.50  (special  also);  Windsor, 
special  rates;  Grand  Central,  Newland,  Centennial,  Chase,  Roberts,  Kohler. 

PETALUMA,  6,500.    R.  R.,  San  Francisco  &  Northern  Pacific.    Petaluma  Theatre,  G.  M. 

Brush,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night,  $25:  license,  $6,  share  also; 

Size  of  stage,  20x30;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  G.  M.  Brush.    Newspapers:  Argus 

(Sat.),  Courier  (W.) Hotels:  Americin,  Washington  City. 

Turner  Hall,  G.  M.  Brush,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800.    Size  of  stage,  13x29. 

RIVERSIDE,  3,000.  R.  R..  Southern  Pacific;  California  Southern.  Pavilion  Theatre, 
J.  E.  Langley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license, 
85.  Size  of  stage,  24x56;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x27;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  14;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  one;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  T.  E. 
Langley;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers:  Press  and  Horticulturist  (Sat.),  Independent 
Hotels:  Glenwood,  St.  George. 


80  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

1884.  1885 

FRANCIS  B.  PURDIE, 

« 
ACTING   MANAGER 

George  C.  Miln  Dramatic  Company, 

Permanent  Address: 
3  WINDSOR   BLOCK,  INDIANAPOLIS,  IND. 


MAURICE     F.    DREW, 

JUVENILE  LEADS. 


Philip  Roystern,  in  Romany  Rye 

SEASON    i884-'8s. 


Address  BROOKS  &  DICKSON,  44  West  23d  Street, 

New  York. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — California.  81 


SACRAMENTO,  25,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Pacific.  Metropolitan  Theatre,  Jos.  Baily,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night,  $30;  license,  city  and  county,  $11.  Size  of 
stage,  30x60;  full  set  scenery;  hill  poster,  Win.  Coswell.  Newspapers:  daily,  Bee,  Union; 
semi-weekly,  Journal;  weekly,  Leader  (Sat.),  Capital  (Sat )  — Hotels:  Arcade,  regular 
rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Orleans,  Union,  Golden  Eagle,  Capitol,  Western.  State  Pacific, 
Langham. 

Odd  Fellows  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Pavilion  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

SAN  BERNARDINO,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Cal.  Southern.  Opera  House,  Walters  &  Briukmeyer 
managers. 

SAN  DIEGO,  2,450.  R.  R.,  Mexican  National.  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  daily.  Union; 
semi-weekly,  Sun Hotel:  Hortoo,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

SAN  FRANCISCO,  350,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Pac.;  South.  Pac.:  San.  F.  and  Nor.  Pac.;  So- 
noma Valley.  Baldwin's  Theatre,  Al.  Hayman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1.696;  rental, 
share  only,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  42x66;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  35x31J4  ; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65;  depth  under  stage, 
9;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  75;  musical  director,  Louis  Homier;  scenic  artist,  For- 
rest Seabury;  stage  carpenter,  Robert  Abrams;  bill  posters,  Keyt  &  Co.,  T.  N.  Dunphy  & 
Co.;  rates,  3c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  California  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Chron- 
icle, Call,  Examiner,  Alta,  Post,  Bulletin;  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $250:  morning 

papers.  J10  per  inch  per  week;  evening,  $7.50  per  inch  per  week Hotels:   Baldwin, 

special  rates,  $2.50:  Palace,  special  rates,  $3.00  ;  Occidental,  $2.50  :  Russ,  $10  per  week. 

<-Tivoli  Opera  House,  Joseph  Kreling,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  play  only  stock 
comic  and  grand  opera  companies  ;  size  of  stage,  31x69  ;  proscenium  opening,  31x32  ; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  60;  depth  under  stage, 
10;  traps,  2  centre  traps,  4  quarter  traps,  4  strip  traps,  1  bridge,  sinks  from  front  to  back 
of  stage  provided  with  slots;  number  Sets  scenery,  100  ;  musical  director.  Gustave  Hin- 
richs  ;  scenic  artist,  George  Bell;  stage  carpenter,  Henry  Burkes. 
Grand  Opera  House,  Frederick  W.  Bert,  manager. 

^California  Theatre,  Frederick  W.  Bert,  manager  :  seating  capacity,  2,500  ;  share  only  :  full 
stock  scenery. 

—  Oakland  Theatre,  Frederick  W.  Bert,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  2,000  :  size  of  stage.  30x 
60;  full  get  scenery. 
—Emerson's  Theatre,  Wm.  Emerson,  manager. 

,  Bella  Union  Theatre.  Harry  Montague,  manager  :  seating  capacity,  1.200 ;  size  of  stage, 
40x45;  full  stock  scenery. 


^-Adelphi  Theatre. 
— Metropolitan  Temple. 
—Standard  Theatre. 
^.Woodward's  Gardens. 
x~  Buckley's  Hall. 
^~Union  Hall. 
• — Bush  Street  Theatre,  M.  B.  Leavitt.  manager. 

SAN  JOSE,  16,000.  R.  R  ,  South  Pacific  Coast;  Central  Pacific.  California  Theatie,  Chas 
F.  Macy,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night  $65,  two  $125;  license,  $8.  Size 
of  stage,  38x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x32  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14; 
height  from  stige  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery 
14.  Leader  of  orchestra,  Geo.  Parkman,  Jr.;  billposter,  Charles  W.  Williams;  number 
of  sheets  can  accommodate,  800  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  L.  M. 
Jewett.  Newspapers:  daily,  Mercury,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $2;  Times,  per 

line  15  cents;  Hera'd,  City  Item Hotels:  Auzerais,  special  rates,  $2.50;  Lick  Honse, 

Russ  House,  special  rates,  $1.25;  St.  James,  special  rates.  $1.50. 

San  Jose  City  Market  Hall;  seating  capacity  1,200. 

Music  Hall,  seating  capacity  1,000. 

Opera  House,  seating  capacity,  1,100. 

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82  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


SANTA  BARBARA,  5,000.  Opera  House.  Bill  poster,  T.  Rosenberg.  Newspaper:  daily, 
Independent  Press Hotel:  Arlington. 

SANTA  CLARA.  2,700.  R.  R.,  P.  C.  &  S.  P.  C.  Widney's  Hall,  Widney,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  40J;  rental,  one  nlglit  $20;  three  $55;  license,  $1.50.  Size  of  stage,  15x22;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  depth  under  stage,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  3  ;  bill  poster, 
H.  T.  Wright;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  4  cents.  Thea 
trical  teamster,  town  drayman.  Newspaper:  Journal,  (Sat).,  rates  per  inch,  50  cents 
Hotel:  Santa  Clara,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2  50,  Vallego. 

SANTA  CRUZ,  6,000.  R.  R.,  So.  Pacific  Coast;  Santa  Cruz.  Bernheim's  Mueic  Hall,  J. 
Bernheim,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night,  $10,  two  $15:  license  $s. 
Size  of  stage,  18x25;  number  sets  scenery,  5  ;  bill  posters,  Hussey  &  Walker.  Newspa- 
pers :  Courier-Item  (Th.),  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotels:  Pacific,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3 

(special  also);  Wilkins,  $1.50  to  $2  (special  also),  Ocean,  St.  Charles. 

Opera  House,  Richard  Thompson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $30; 
three  $75;  license  $9.    Size  of  stage,  40x50;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

SANTA  ROSA,  5,000.    R.  R.,  San  Francisco  &Nor.  Pacific.    Opera  House,  Oscar  Morri- 
son, manager.     Size  of  stage,  16x36;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  A.  S.  Harrington. 
t/       Newspapers:  daily,  Republican;  weekly,  Democrat  (Sat.) Hotels:  Occidental,  regu- 
lar rate  $2  (special  also),  Grand,  Santa  Rosa,  American. 

STOCKTON,  12,000,  R.  R.,  Central  Pacific.  Mozart  Hall,  Eugene  Lehe,  manager;  seating 
capacity, 900;  rental,  one  night,  $10;  license,  city  and  county,  $11.  Size  of  stage,  12x30: 
number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  P.  H.  Clifford.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald,  Inde- 
pendent, Mail ;  weekly,  Banner  (Sat.),  Once  a  Week  (Sun.) Hotels:  Yosemite,  reg- 
ular rate,  $2  and  $3;  Grand  Central,  Mansion,  Eagle,  Commercial. 

Hickman's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  450. 

Turn  Verin  Hall,  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

Stockton  Theatre,  seating  capacity,  1,500. 

National  Hall,  seating  capacity,  2,000. 

Pioneer  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600. 

VALLEJO,  8.000.  R.  R.,  Cal.  Pacific  &  Northern.  Farragut  Theatre,  R.  B.  Loyall,  man- 
ager; rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $65;  license,  $10.  Size  of  stage,  28x50;  number  sets 

scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  George  A.  Bukston.    Newspapers:    daily,  Chronicle,  Times 

Hotels :    Bernard,  Howard. 

VIS  ALIA,  1,400.  R.R.,  Central  Pacific.  Centennial  Hall,  J.  McCarthy,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night;  $12.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20xl(i.  Newspapers: 
Delta  (Th.),  Journal  (Th.), Times  (Th  ) .Hotel:  Palace. 

YREKA,  1,500.  Kessler's  Theatre,  J.  P.  Kessler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one 
night,  $10;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  15x20;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  James 

Irwin.    Newspapers  :    semi-weekly,  Journal;  weekly,  Union  (Th.) Hotel :    F«anco- 

American . 

CONNECTICUT. 

ANSONIA,  5,000.  R  R.,  Naugatuck;  New  Haven  &  Derby.  Ansonia  Opera  House,  Dana 
Bartholomew,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental  one  night,  $35;  three,  $90;  license, 
$5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x25;  fair  stock  scenery:  bill  poster,  Thomas  Ruth.  News- 
papers: Sentinel  (W.) Hotel:  Railroad,  regular,  $2  (special  also). 

BETHEL,  3,500.  RR.,Danbury  &Norwalk:  Shapang.  Fisher's  Hall,  John  F.Nichols,  manager; 
seating  capacity, 400;  rental  one  night,  $10;  share  also:  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  14x36;  size 
i  J    of  proscenium  opening,  8x16;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  8;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
V      loft,  10;    depth  under  stage,  3^>;  traps,  1,  center;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Elgin  Andrews;    scenic  artist,  Christ  Zarmedier;    stage   carpenter,  G.  H. 
Nichols;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Taylor;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  25;  rates,  4c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  David  Taylor.    Newspapers:  daily,  Danbury  News;  weekly.  Dan- 
bury  News  (Wed.) Hotel:  Fox,  special  rates.  $1.25. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Connecticut.  83 


BIRMINGHAM,  3.COO.    R  R.,  New  Haven  &  Derby.    Nathan's  Hall,  David  Nathan,  manager;         [y 
seating  capacity,  500:  rental  one  night,  $18;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  20x40;  bill  poster, 

G.  C.  Allis.    Newspaper:  Transcript  (W.) Hotels:  Bassett.  regular,  $2  (special  also); 

Birmingham. 

BRIDGEPORT,  35,000.    R  R.,  Housatonic;  Naugatuck;    N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  H.      Hawe's  Opera 

House,  H.  V.  Hawes.  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental  one  night.  $85;  share  also.        l/^ 
license  included.    Size  of  stage,  45x65;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth  under  stage,  or  cellar,  10;  scenery,  full  stock;  bill  poster, 
II    H.Jennings;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  H.Jennings.    Newspapers:  daily,  Post;  News 
Hotels:  Atlantic,  special  rates,  $2;  Sterling,  special  rates.  $2. 

St.  John's  Hall,  George  Keeler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental  one  night.    $20; 

three,  $50.    Size  of  stage,  11x26. 
Lyceum,  seating  capacity,  GOO. 
G.  A.  R.  Hall,  seating  capacity,  150. 
St.  Georges'  Hall,  seating  capacity,  300. 
Franklyn  Hall,  seating  capacity,  675. 

BRISTOL,  5,000.    H.R.,  New  York  &  New  England.    Town  Hall,  S.  A.  Olcott,  manager;         ^ 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  billposter,  Edward  Brose.    Newspapers: 
Press  (Th  ),  Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Gridley,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Bristol. 

CHESTER,  1,000.    R.R.,  Hartford  &  Connecticut  Valley.    Town  Hall,  C.  E.  Lord,  man-        / 
ager;  seating  capacity,  470;  bill  poster,  C.  E.  Lord.    Newspapers:  News,  New  Era, 
Advertiser Hotel:  Chester,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

COLLINS VILLE,  3,000.     R.R.,  Hartford  &  Connecticut;    New   Haven   &   Northampton.  / 

Union  Hall,  C.  S.  Osborn,  manager;  seating  capacity,   500;  rental,  one  night,  $12;  three,         * 
$28.   Size  of  stage,  18x20:  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  A.  F.  Osborne.  Newspaper: 
Herald  (Th  )  Hotel:  Valley,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

DANBl'RY,  15  000.  R.R.,  Danbury  &  Norwalk;  Housatonic;  New  York  &  New  England: 
N.  Y.  City  &  Norwich.  Opera  House,  C.  L.  Taylor,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500; 
.-hare  only.  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x30  ;  height  from  r 
stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  36;  depth  under  stage,  3;  number 
sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Harry  Biddiscome;  stage  carpenter,  W.  J.Taylor; 
billposter,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,500;  theatrical  teamster, 
Wm.  Hitchcock.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Danbury  News;  weekly,  Danbury  News  (Wed.), 

Democrat  (Sat.),  Republican  (Tu.) Hotels  :  Turner  House,  Wooster  House,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also),  New  England. 
Benedict's  Opsra  House. 

Wildman's  Opera  House. 

• 

DANIELSONVILLE,  3,500.  R  R.,  Norwich  &  Worcester;  New  York  &  New  England. 
Music  Hall,  H.  N.  Clemens,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night,  $20; 
three,  §50;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x22; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  number  sets 
scenery,  5;  stage  carpenter,  E.  S.  Carpenter;  bill  poster,  E.  S.  Carpenter;  number  of 
sheets  can  accomodate,  5C10;  rates,  4c  ;  theatrical  teamster,  W.  Withereld.  Newspaper  : 

Transcript  (Wed.) Hotels:  Attawagan,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Olive  Braiich,  special 

rates,  $1. 

GOODSPEED'S  LANDING,  3,200.  R  R.,  Connecticut  Valley.  Goodspeed's  Opera  Hou-e, 
W.  H.  Goodspeed,  manager;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night,  $40,  license 

included:  share  also;  bill  poster,  W.  H.  Goodspeed.    Newspaper:  Advertiser Hotel : 

Golsten. 

GRANBY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Canal:  N.  H.  &  Northampton.  Holcomb's  Hall,  C.  P.  Loomis, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  7x14  ;  depth  under 
stage,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  C.  Griffin ;  stage  carpenter,  Henry 
Cooley;  billposter,  Arthur  Emerson:  theatrical  teamster,  M.  N.  Clark Hotel:  Pear- 
son's, special  rates,  $1.50. 

GREENWICH,  10,000.  R.  R.,  New  York  &  New  Haven.  Ray's  Hall  (new),  John  H.  Ray, 
manager:  seating  capacity.  1.200;  rental,  one  night,  $30,  three,  $60;  share  also:  license, 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


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Worcester  Excursion  Car  Company, 

WORCESTER,  MASS.  115  Broadway,  New  York. 

CAPITAL,  $250,000. 

JEROME  MARBLE,  President.  W.  H.  SHUEY.  Superintendent. 

CHAS.  B.  PRATT,  Treasurer.  A.  B.  F.  KINNEY,  Secretary. 

PATRONIZED    BY  

MR.  HENRY  E.  ABBEY,  MR.  EDWIN  BOOTH,  MR.  DION  BOUCICAULT, 
MK.  HENRY  IRVING,  MR.  JOSEPH  JEFFERSON,  MR  CHARLES  E.  LOCKE, 
MR.  JOHN  STETSON,  MR.  THEODORE  THOMAS,  Miss  MARY  ANDERSON, 
MME.  SARAH  BERNHARDT,  MRS.  LILLIE  LANGTRY,  FRAU  FRIEDR1CH 
MATERNA,  MME.  HELENA  MODJESKA,  MME.  CHRISTINE  NILSSON. 
M.ME.  ADELINA  PATTI,  Miss  ELLEN  TERRY,  Miss  EMILY  WINANT. 
and  many  others  well  known  to  the  theatrical  world. 

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This  Company  is  prepared  to  supply  Managers  or  Stars  with  private  Hotel  and  Sleeping 
Cars  at  a  reasonable  daily  rental. 

These  elegant  coaches  are  expressly  designed  for  parties  requiring  the  use  of  private  or 
"  special  "  cars  which  may  be  run  on  any  railway,  aud  are  thoroughly  equipped  with  every- 
thing necessary  for  safety,  comfort  and  convenience.  They  are  equipped  with  combination 
couplers,  automatic  air  brakes,  improved  heaters,  electric  bells,  parlor  and  dining  room 
fnrniturs,  bedding,  bed  and  table  linen,  silver,  china,  kitchen  utensils,  elc. 

Commodious  coal  and  baggage  lockers  are  located  nnder  each  car  as  shown  in  the  above  cut 
of  the  "Yellowstone." 

Three  competent  men— Porter,  Cook  and  Waiter— accompany  each  car. 

DIAGRAM  OF  PLAN  E,  SCALK  16  ft.  to  1  inch. 


A— Grand    Saloon,    with    sixteen  P— Butler's  Pantry. 

double  Berths.  G— Kitchen. 

B  -  Stateroom,  with   double   parlor  H— Luggage  Locker. 

Bed.  I— Car  Heater. 

C— Stateroom,  with  upper  and  lower  J— Range. 

Berths.  K-Fire-Proof  Safe. 

D— Ladies'  Toilet  L— Silver  Locker. 

E— Gentlemen's  Toilet.  M— Linen  Locker, 


N-  Stationary  Sofa  Seats. 

O— Refrigerator. 

R— Bath  Tub. 

S— Pantry  Table,  making 

double  bed  at  night. 
T — Passages. 
U— Coal  Storage. 
W— Private  Refrigerator. 


For  term?,  diagrams  or  other  information,  apply  to 

W.  H.  SHUEY,  SUPERINTENDENT,  115  Broadway,  New  York. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Connecticut.  85 


$2.  Hze  of  stage,  30x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x22;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16;  depth  under  stage,  8;  nnmher  seta 

scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  John  Reynolds     Newspaper:  Graphic  (Sat.) Hotels:  Lenox, 

special  rates,  $1.25;  Morton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

HARTFORD,  42,000.    R.  R.,  Hart.  &  Conn.  Val.;  Hart.  &  Conn.  West,  N.  Y.  &  N.  E.: 

N  .  Y.,  N.  H.  &  H.    Robert's  Opera  House,  Wm.  H.  Roberts,  manager;  seating  capacity.        if 

1,700;  share  only;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  40x80;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  42x36; 

height  from  stage  togrooves,  20:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  43^;  depth  under  stage, 

11:  traps,  5:  scenery,  full  set;  musical  director,  J.  Blasius;  scenic  artist,  Geo.  W.  Doylon; 

stage  carpenter,  Youman  Stebbins;   bill  poster,  David  Engle;  number  of  sheets  can  ac-  . , 

commodate,  3,500;   rates,  3  cents;    theatrical  teamster,  Edson  Sessions.    Newspapers:  -*-?\ 

daily,  Courant,  Post,  Times,  Telegram;  weekly,  Journal  (Sun.),  Globe  (Sun.) Hotels: 

Allyn,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also);  United  States,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3  (special 
also);  Park  Central,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also):  City,  regular  rates  $2.50  (special 
also). 

America  Theatre  (variety),  Le  Clair  &  Ferguson,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental, 
one  night  $30,  thre^  $15;  license  $4;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x20;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, Prof.  Pearson;  scenic  artist,  Jas.  Wylie. 

American  Theatre,  W.  S.  Ross,  manager;  seating  capacity,  850:  license,  $4  per  week; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  46x23;  scenery,  full  set. 

Union  Hall,  Henry  Cornell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  625. 

Allyn  Hall,  Robt  Allyn,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,400. 

New  National  Theatre. 

MERIDEN,  25,000.  It.  R.,  New  York,  New  Haven  &  Hart.  Delavan  Opera  House,  T.  H. 
Delavan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night,  $75,  three,  $200;  share  also, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  44x76;  sizs  of  proscenium  opening,  34x35;  height  from  y 
stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65;  depth  under  stage,  14;  traps,  6; 
number  sets  scenery,  15;  leader  of  orchestra,  H.  A.  Foster:  stage  carpenter,  John  Bags; 
bill  poster,  Merideu  Opera  House  Bill  Posting  Co.;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
1,000,  rate,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster.  Opera  Teaming  Co.  Newspapers:  daily  Republican; 

Press-Recorder Hotels:  Winthrop,  regular  rates,  $3;   Meriden,  special  rates,  $1.50 

to  $2;  Harrison,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  City,  special  rates,  $1  50  to  $2:  Circle,  special 
rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night.  $35. 

Circle  Hall;  seating  capacity,  too. 

Grand  Army  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  400. 

MIDDLETOWN,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Hartford  &  Conn.  Valley;  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  H.  McDonough 
Hall,  A.  M.  Colgrove,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night,  $50,  license 
included,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  bill  poster,  A.  B. 

Colgrove.       Newspapers:     daily,    Herald;    weekly,   Constitution    (Tu.) Hotels: 

McDonough,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also);  Kilbourne,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also);  Clarendon. 

MILFORD,  3,00).    R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  H.    Town  Hall;  bill  poster.  F.  C.  Tuthill 

Hotel:  Milford,  regular  rates.  $2  (special  also.) 

MYSTIC,  6,000.     R  R.,  New  York,  Providence  &  Boston.     Central  Hall:  Ira  W.  Jackson, 

manager;    seating  capacity,  700;   rental,  one  night,  $16,  share  also,  license,  $2;  size  of  i/ 

stage,  25x30:    size  of   proscenium  opening,  18x20;   height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20:  ' 

height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21;  depth  under  stage,  6;  trap,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 
5;  leader  of  orchestra,  F.  S.  Bidwell;  stage  carpenter,  Oliver  Batty,  jr.;  bill  poster, 
Oliver  Batty ,tjr. ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  125;  rates,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster, 
Henry  W.  Morgan.  Newspapers:  weekly,  Press  (Th.);  advertising  rates,  50c.  inch; 
Journal,  (Fr  )  50c.  inch Hotel :  Hoxey  House,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

NATJGATUCK,  6,000.    R.R.,  Naugatuck;  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  Hart.    Gem  Opera  House,  Jacques  S 

&Beardsley,  managers;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental  one  nieht,  $35;  share  also,  license        [/ 
included.    Size  of  stage,  25x55;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x28;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage,  5;  number  sets 


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scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  Reed;  stage  carpenter,  H.  Squires;  bill  posters, 
Jacques  &  Beardsley ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates,  4c  ;  theatrical 
teamster,  W.  N.  Osborn.  Newspapers:  Review  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  75c.  an  inch; 

Enteri,  rise  (Fri.) Hotels:  American,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Naugatuck,  regular  rates. 

$2  (special  also). 

NEW  BRITAIN,  20,000.  R.R.,  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  Halt  ;  N.  Y.  &  N.  Eng.  New  Britain  Opera 
House,  John  Hanna,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night,  $50,  three,  $150: 
share  also;  lictnse  included.  Size  of  stage,  33x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  22x29; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40 ;  depth  under  stage. 
8;  traps,  3;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Charles  Miller:  stage  carpenter,  T.  J. 
Lynch;  bill  poster,  J.  J.  Spears:  number  of  sheets  can  accommc  date,  800;  rates,  5c.; 
theatrical  teamster.  J.  J.  Spears.  Newspapers:  daily.  Herald,  advertising  rates,  yearly 
contract;  semi-weekly,  Herald  (Tu.  &  Th.);  weekly.  Observer  (Tu.),  advertising  rates,  $1 

an  inch;  Record  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  $1  an  inch Hotels:  Strickland,  special 

rates,  $1.50;  Bassett,  special  rates,  $2;  Humphrey,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Turner  Hall,  William  Siering,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800:  rental,  one  night,  $25;  license, 
$3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  5:6x47;  number  sets  scenery,  10. 

NEW  HAVEN,  70,COO.  R  R.,  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  Hart.;  Shore  Line;  Air  Line;  N.  H.  &  North- 
ampton. Carll's  Opera  House,  P.  R.  Carll,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,500;  rental,  one 
night,  $15C;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  7'0x75;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  42x36;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  25  (adjustable);  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  80;  depth  under 
stage,  25;  stage  all  traps,  sinks  and  bridges;  scenery,  complete  stock;  musical  director. 
S.A.Wass;  bill  poster,  Jas.  Blakeslee:  theatrical  teamsters,  Smedley  Bros.  &  Co.,  Eeck  & 
Bishop.  Newspapers:  daily,  Register,  advertising  rates,  $1.50  per  inch:  Journal  and 

Courier,  rates,  same;  News,  rates,  same;  Palladium,  rat«s,  same;  Union, rates,  same 

Hotels:  Elliott,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $4;  Trernont,  special  rates.  $1.25  to  $4;  Austin, 
special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2. 

New  Haven  Opera  House,  Horace  Wall,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  share 
only,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  76x74;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x34;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  21;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  42;  depth  under  stage,  16; 
traps,  all  necessary;  number  sets  scenery,  2(5;  musical  director,  A.  F.  Mallon;  stage  car- 
penter, H.  Nicholson. 

Grand  Opera  Houee,  Clark  Peck;  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  ren  al,  one  night.  >;'o. 

three,  $180,  license  included.     Size  of  stage,  49x80:  full  set  scenery. 
Athenseum,  seating  capacity,  600. 
American  Theatre. 
Loomis's  Temple  of  Music,  seating  capacity,  400. 

NEW  LONDON,  12,000.  R.  R.,  New  London,  Norwich;  New  York,  Providence  &  Boston, 
New  York,  New  Haven  &  Hartford.  Laurence  Hall,  Laurence  &  Co.,  managers;  seating 
capacity,  1.1CO;  rental,  one  night,  $35,  share  also,  bize  of  stage,  23x33>£;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Wm.  .1.  Adams; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rate,  5c.  Newspapers:  daily,  Day;  advertis- 
ing rates  per  inch,  75c.;  Telegram,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  7Ec.;  weekly,  Week 

(Th.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c Hotels:  Crocker,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3 

(special  rates  also);  Metropolitan  (adjoining  Hall),  regular  rates,  $2;  Central,  Bacon, 
regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Arion  Hall,  seating  capacity,  500. 

Allyn  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600. 

Music  Hall,  James  A.  Wilkinson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

NEW  MILFORD.  3,900.  R.  R.,  Housatonic.  Town  Hall,  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one 
night,  $20;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  billposter,  C.  M  Booth.  Newspaper:  Gazette  (F.) 
Hotels  :  New  England,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  New  Milford. 

NEWTOWN,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Housatonic;  New  York  &  New  England.  Sanford's  Hall,  Henry 
Sanford,  manager;  rental,  one  night,  $8;  sea  ing  capacity,  300.  Newspaper  :  Bee  (Fri.> 
Hotels  :  Grand  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


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NORFOLK,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Hartford  &  Connecticut  Western.  Village  Hall,  J.  N.  Cowles 
and  R.  I.  Cnssey,  managers:  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $10,  share  also;  no 
license.  Size  of  stage,  12x35;  number  sets  scenery,  4 Hotel :  Stevens  House. 

NORWALK,  14,000.    R.  R.,  Danbnry  &  Norwalk.    Opera  House,   S.  K.  Stanley,  manager;        // 
seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night,   $25,  three,  $55,  license  included.    Size  of  stage', 
34  x  36;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  J.  F.  Buxton.    Newspapers  :  Gazette  (Tu.); 
Advertiser  (Sat.) 

NORWICH,  22,000.    R.  R  , New  London   Northern;  Norwich  &  Worcester.    BreedHall,  Wm. 

M.Williams,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  PO;  three  $75;  license,$5;  // 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  35x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  adjustable;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  understage,  4;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  Musical 
director,  Chas.  A.  Yeager.  Bill  posters,  Andrews  &  Roath ;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 400;  rates,  5c.  Theatrical  teamster,  Henry  Kelley.  Newspapers:  daily, Bulletin, 
advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  weekly,  Courier  (Wed.),  $1;  Cooley's  Weekly  (Fri.),  Peo- 
ple's Gazette  (Fri.) Hotels:  Wamegan,  special  rates,  $1.EO  to  $2;  American,  special 

rates,  $1;  Union  Square,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Franklyn  Hall,  seating  capacity,  500. 
Town  Hall,  seating  capacity,  800. 
Treadway  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600. 

PLA1NVILLE,  1,930.  R.  R..  N.  H.  &  Northampton:  N.  Y.  &  New  England.  Morgan's  Hall, 
W.  P.  Morgan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night,  $10.  Bill  poster,  F.  C. 

White.    Newspaper:  News  (Th.) Hotels:  Allderige,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Eagle. 
Newton's  Hall. 

PORTLAND,  5,000.    R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  Hartford.    Waverly  Hall,  W.  W.  Coe,  manager:        ./ 
seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night,  $8,  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  2(1x25;  number  sets 
scenery,  3.    Bill  poster,  Lewis  Haling Hotel :  Edwards,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

PUTNAM,  5  827.  R.  R  ,  N.  Y.  &  N.  Eng.  Union  Hall,  A.  F.  Leach,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
800;  rental,  one  night,  $25,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  27x50;  number  sets  scenery, 
7.  Bill  poster,  A.  F.  Leach.  Theatrical  teamster,  Albert  A.  Mason .  Newspapers:  Pa- 
triot (Fri.),  Sunbeam  (Wed.) Hotels:  Bigbee,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Elm 

Street  and  Commercial. 

ROCKVILLE,  7,000.    R.  R.,  New  York  &  New  England.     Henry  Hall,  E.  S.  Henry,  manager: 

seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $40,  license  included;  share  also;  local  and  shar-         y 
ing  agents,  Bolton  &  Foote,  box  447;   musical  director,  D.  E.  Barnard;  scenic  artist, 
Charles  Wood:  theatrical  teamsters,  Rodgers  &Doolan;  billposter,  James  Burton.    News- 
papers: Leader  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  75c.  per  inch;   Journal  (Fri.),  $1 Hotels: 

Rockville,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Brooklyn. 

Opera  House,  C.  White,  manager;  rental,  one  night  $15;  seating  capacity,  780;  number  sets 
scenery,  5:  theatrical  teamsters,  Rodgers  &  Doolan. 

SOUTHINGTON,  5,411.    R.  R.,  New  Haven  &  Northampton.    Town  Hall,  C.  D.  Barnes,         ^ 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night,  $20,  no  license;  size  of  stage,  18x22;  bill 
poster,  George  Bristol!;  theatrical  teamsters, Deney  &  Lewis.    Newspapers:  Phrenix  (Fri.) 
Hotels  :  Bradley,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Ocean. 

SOUTH  MANCHESTER,  3,500.    R.  R.,  New  York  &  New  England     Cheney's  Hall,  R.  O.        ^ 
Cheney,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspaper  :  Herald. 

SOUTH  NORWALK,  1,300.  R.  R.,  Danbury  &  Norwalk;  N.  Y  ,  N.  H.  &  Hartford.  Music 
Hall,  F.  M.  Knapp,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night,  $40,  three,  $100, 
share  also;  size  of  stage,  25x60  ;  full  set  of  scenery;  bill  poster,  John  Buxton News- 
papers :  Republican  (Sat),  Sentinel  (Th.) Hotels:  Mahackems,  regular  lates.  $2 

(special  also),  City,  Warwick. 

SPRAGUE  3,500.  R.  R.,  New  York  &  New  England  (Baltic  station).  Sprague  Hall,  H.  L. 
Aldrich,  manager;  seating  capacity.  600;  rental,  one  night,  $10,  three,  $30;  size  of  stage, 
10x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x10 Hotel:  Baltic,  special  rates,  $150. 


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NEW  PUBLICATIONS  CONSTANTLY  BEING  ISSUED. 


THEATER  DIRECTORY — Connecticut.  89 


STAFFORD,  6,000.    R.  R ,  New  London,  Northern.    Central  Hall.  F.  II.   Bate,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  §12.50,  three  §30,  share  also;  license  included.        ./ 
Size  of  stage,  18x30  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  9x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;       K 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;  depth  under  stage,  3;  number  sets  scenery.  5:         y, 
leader  of  orchestra,  J.   W.   Dimock;  stage  carpenter,  H.  M.  Day;  bill  poster.  Gary         t^~ 

Brothers;    theatrical  teamster,   Gary   Brothers.    Newspaper:  Press  (Th  > Hotels: 

Stafford  Springs,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also),  Central. 

STAMFORD,  1.300.  R.  R  ,  New  Caanan;  New  York,  New  Haven  &  Hartford.  Town  Hall, 
S.  C.  Waterbury,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500:  rental,  one  night  §40,  three  $80; 
license,  §3.  Size  of  stage,  35x60;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16 ;  number  sets 
scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  A.  Brown;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300.  Newspapers: 

Advocate  (Fri.),  Comet  (Sat ),  Herald  (Wed.) Hotels:  Stamford,  regular  rates,  $2, 

Union. 

STONINGTOX,  4,000.    R.  R  ,  New  York,  Providence  &  Boston;  Stonington  line  of  steamers. 

Borough  Hall,  James  Penderton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  share  only  ;  license  in-         [/ 
eluded.    Size  of  stage,  12x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  5; 
bill  poster,  D.  D.  Burtch;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  240 ;  theatrical  teamster, 

A.  A.  Dewey.    Newspaper:  Mirror  (Sat.1 Hotels:  Wadawannck,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also).  Ocean,  special  rates,  $  1.25. 

Music  Hall,    O.  F.  Pendleton,  manager;    seating  capacity,  400;    rental,  one  night   $7; 
license,  $3.     Size  of  stage,  21x14. 

THOMPSONVILLE,  4,300.   R.  R .,  New  York,  New    Haven  &  Hartford.    Franklyn    Hail, 

B.  F.  Lord,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night,  §15;  share  also.    Size  of 
stage,  18x18:  number  sets  of  scenery,  4;    bill  poster,  B.  F.  Lord.    Theatrical  teamster, 
S.  Hood.    Newspaper:  Press  (Th.) Hotel;  Thompsonville. 

TOKRINGTON,  4,000.  R.R.,  Naugatuck.    Granite  Hall,  Chas.  McNeil,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 400;  rental,  one  night,  §13:  three,  §33,  license  included:  share  also.  Size  of  stage,         *^ 
14x24;  number  sets  of  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  F.  R.Matthews;  number  of  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 125.   Theatrical  teamster,  T.  G.  Alldis.   Newspaper:  Register  (Sat.) Ho- 
tels: Allen,  American. 

WALLINGFORD,  6,000.  R.R.,  New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford.  Town  Hall;  seat- 
ing capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night.  §10;  three.  §24:  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  15x30.  Bill 

poster,   Edward  Allen.     Newspape  :   Forum  (Sat.)  Hotels:  Hoff:   regular  rates,  §2 

(special  also);  Wooster,  Ingraham.( 

WATERBURY,  21,000.      R.  R.,  Nangatnck:    New  York  &  New  England.    City  Hall,  Jean 

Jacques,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  one  night  §60,  three  §175;  license,  §5;          // 
share  also.    Size  of  stage,  35x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  20;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  posters,   Partree  &  Barker:  theatrical 
teamsters,  Partree  &  Barker.    Newspapers:  daily,  American.  Republican;  weekly,  Demo- 
crat (Sat.» Hotels:    Scoville;  regular  rates.  §2.50  (spec  al  alsoi;    Park,  Francklyn, 

regular  rates.  §2  (special  also).  » 

Irving  Hall,  H.  P.  Corry.  manager;  seating  capacity.  600;  rental,  one  night  §20,  no  license; 
size  of  stage,  15x20. 

WEST  MERIDEN,  20,000.  R.  R.,  New  York,  New  Haven  &  Hartford.  Opera  House,  C.  S. 
Perkins,  manager;  seating  capacity:  1,000  ;  rental,  one  night  §60:  share  also;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  76x45;  number  sets  scenery.  12:  bill  posters,  Delevan  &  Spears. 
Newspapers:  daily.  Republican,  Recorder Hotels:  Meriden,  Bixbee. 

WESPPORT.  3,477.  R.  R.,  New  York,  New  Haven  &  Hartford.  National  Hall:  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental  one  night,  §8.  Newspaper:  Westporter  (Sat.) Hotel :  Westport. 

WILLIMANTIC,  11,0:0.    R.  R.,  New  York  &  New  England:  New  London  &  Northern;  N. 

Y..  N.  H.  &  Hartford.    Loomer  Opera  House,  S.  F.  Loomer,  manager;  seating  capacity,          i/ 
1,100;  bill  poster,  J.  H.  Gray;  number  sheets  can  accommodate.  1,500:  theatrical  team- 
ster. J.  H.  Gray.    Newspapers:  Journal  (Fri.).  advertising  rates,  75c  per  inch;  Chron- 
icle (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  75c.  per  inch  ..   ..Hotels:   Brainard,  special  rates,  $1.50 


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to  $2;  Commercial,  §1-50  to  $2;  Revere,  §1.50  to  §1.25;  European,  $1.    Pay  days,  15th  to 

to  20tb  of  each  month  at  mills  and  shops. 
Franklin  Hall,  J.  H.  Gray,  manager:  seating  capacity,  7'00. 
Franklyn  Hall,  Alpaugh  and  Hooper,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600. 

WIN8TED.  7,000.  R.  R.,  Hartford  &  Conn.;  West  Naugatuck.  Winsted  Opera  House,  J. 
E.  Spaulding,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1.200;  rental, one  night  §25:  license,  «3.  Size 
of  etage,  26x50;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  D.  C.  Andrews;  number  sheets  cau 
accommodate,  100;  theatrical  teamster,  W.  P.  Jones.  Newspapers:  Argus  i Sat.),  Press 
iTh.t Hotels:  Clarke,  regular,  $2  (special  also);  Winsted,  Beardley. 

COLORADO. 

BOULDER,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Den.  &  Rio  Grande.    Berlin's  Hall,  Berlin  &  Co.. 
managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20.  three  §50;  license,  $5.    Size  of 
s    stage,   20x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,   12x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14  ; 
f      number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Joe  Campbell;  name  of  theatrical  teamsters,  Harris 

&  Wilson.    Newspapers  ;  daily,  Herald:  weekly,  Banner  (Tu.),  Sentinel  (Fr.) Hotels: 

American,  special  rates,  $1:  Brainard's,  regular,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also). 
Union  Hall,  A.  J.  Mackey,  manager:  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night,  §10:  three. 
$25;  license,  $20  per  week;  share  also.- 

BUENA  VISTA,  3,COO.  R.R.,  Denver  &  Rio  Grande:  Union  Pacific.  Opera  House,  E.  H.  Hiller. 
manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  license.  £3  to  §5. 
Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery.  8:  bill  poster,  Me  Wilson.  Newspapers: 
Times  (P.).  Herald  (Th.) Hotels:  Lake,  regular  rates,  $3:  Grand  Park. 

CANON  CITY,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Denver  &  Rio  Grande.  Blake's  Hall,  H.  T.  Blake,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  275:  rental,  one  night,  $25;  three,  $60:  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage, 
16x20;  fairstock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Sat.),  Record  (Sat  ),  Reporter  (Th.) 
Hotels  :  McClure,  regular,  $2.50;  Victoria,  Turner 

CENTRAL  CITY,  3,000  (suburbs  3,000  more).  R.  R.,  Colorado  Central,  branch  of  U.  P.  K. 
R.  Central  Opera  House,  H.  M.  Hale,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental  one  night, 
$40,  three  $100,  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage  40x50  :  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  25x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves.  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft.  40: 
depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  Albert  Lintz  :  bill 
poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accomodate,  400:  rates  per  sheet,  5c.  News- 
paper: daily,  RegisterCall,  advertising  rates  per  inch.  $2,  line  30c Hotels:  Teller. 

special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50;  Granite. 

City  Hall,  seating  capacity,  300. 

Belvidere,  rental,  $15. 

/    COLORADO  SPRINGS,  7,000.    R.  R..  Denver  &  New  Orleans:  Denver  &  Rio  Grande.   Opera 
Y   +       House,  A.  S.  Welch,  manager:  full  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  W.  Sullivan.  .    News- 
papers: daily,  Gazette,  Republic -Hotels:  Springs,  National. 

DENVER,  70,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pac.:  Den.  &  Rio  Grande;  Bur.  &  Mo.:  Den.,  Mo.  &  Or. : 
Union  Pac.  Tabor  Grand  Opera  House,  Peter  McComb,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
1,500;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  45x75;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  34x33;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  66;  depth  under  stage,  12; 
traps,  6,  and  2  bridges:  number  sets  scenery,  50.  Musical  director,  E.  O.  Wolff:  stage 
carpenter,  J.  C.  Alexander:  bill  poster.  J.  A.  Reed;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 1000.  Theatrical  teamsters,  Denver  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily.  News,  adver- 
tising rates,  50c.  square;  Republican,  advertising  rates,  50c.  square  :  Times.  4Cc.  square; 

weekly,  Opinion  (Sat.),  Inter-Ocean,  (Sat.) Hotels:  Windsor,  rates  to  profession. 

$2.50  to  $5.00;  St.  James,  $2  to  $4;  Charpiots.  $1.50  to  $2.50. 

Academy  of  Music,  McFadden  Bros.,  managers:  seating  capacity,  1,150;  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  40x66;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x33;  height  from  stage  to  grooves.  20; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  52;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1  vampire:  full  stock 
scenery;  musical  director.  Koemgsbnrg;  scenic  artist,  |Berky  ;  stage  carpenter,  Chas. 


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McGuire;  bill    posting   done  by   house  ;  number   of  sheets    can  accommodate  1,5CO  ; 

rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Denver  Transfer  Co. 
Grand  Opera  House,  W.  S.  Morse,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  share  only;  size  of 

stage,  45x70;  number  sets  ecenery,  40.    Bill  poster,  Opera  House. 
Turner  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600;  small  stage. 
Palace  Theatre,  Chase  &  Co.,  managers. 
Armory  Hall. 
Standard  Hall. 

FORT  COLLINS,  3,000.  B.  R.,  Colorado  Div.  U.  P.  S.  G.  S.  L.  &  P.  Ft.  Collins  Opera  House, 
Jay  H.  Boughton.  Manager;  seating  capacity,  1,COO  ;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  $75, 
license,  included  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  19x20- 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14 ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20:  depth  under 
stage,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster.  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Douglas.  Newspapers: 

wee"kly,  Courier  (Wed.),   Express,  (Th.) Hotels:    Commercial,  regular  rates,   $2 

(special  also),  Windsor. 

GEORGETOWN,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.    McClellan  Opera  House,  Mrs.  Catherine  Me-        «/ 
Clellan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental  one  night,  $20,  three  $50.  Size  of  stage, 

30x50.    Newspapers:   Miner  (Sat.),  Courier  (Th.) Hotels:  De  Paris,  regular  rates, 

$3;  Barton,  American,  Phelps,  Yates. 

GOLDEN  CITY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  Opera  House,  — .  Ackert,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night,  $20,  license  included;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers  : 

Transcript  (Wed.),  Globe    (Sat.) Hotels:  Garborew,  regular  rates,  $3   (special 

also) ;  Babcock,  Golden,  Astor. 

GREELEY,  3,000.    R.R.,  Union  Pacific;  G.S.L.  &P.    Jackson's  Opera  House,  H.  B.Jackson, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental  one  night,   $20;  three  nights,  $45,  share  also;        •/ 
license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  18x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x18;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14;  number  sets  scerery,  3;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, George  W.  Fisk;   bill  poster,  R.  S.  Ferguson;  theatrical  teamster,  James  Beetham. 

Newspapers:  Sabine  (Wed.),  Sun  (Tues.),  Howitzer   (Th.) Hotels:  Oasis,  special 

rates,  $2;  Exchange,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2;  Colorado  House,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2. 

GUNNISON,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Denver  &  Rio  Grande.  Opera  House,  Suart  &  Mullen,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night,  $50;  three,  $135,  ens  re  also.  Size  of  stage 
16x25;  number  sets  scenery,  8. .  Newspapers:  daily,  News-Democrat;  Review,  Press; 
weekly,  Sun  (Sat.) Hotels:  Mullen,  Tabor,  Dawson. 

LEADVILLE,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Denver  &  Rio  Grande;  South  Park  Branch  of  U.  P.  Tabor  Op- 
era House,  J.  H.  Cragg.  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  34x60; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  17x23:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  19;  depth  under  stage,  4J£;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  musical  director, 
John  Parker;  scenic  artist,  Burkey,  of  Tabor  Grand,  Denver;  stage  carpenter,  H.  C. 
Sprague;  bill  posters,  John  Co'eman  &  Co".;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Scott  &  Allen  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Herald,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  $1:  Chronicle,  Democrat;  weekly,  News  (M.) 

Hotels:  Clarendon,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $3.00;  Grand,  special  rates,  $1.^5  to  $1.50; 
Windsor,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  St.  James,  Fremont,  American,  Charipiet's, 
Lindell,  Alvord  and  Metropolitan. 

National  (variety),  Mike  Goldsmith,  manager. 

Bella  Union  (variety),  James  Duffy,  manager. 

PUEBLO,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Atch.,  Top.  &  S.  Fe;  Den.  &  New  Or.;  Den.  &  Rio  Grande.  Opera 
House,  C.  D.  Montgomery,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster, 
G.  C.Budd.  Newspapers:  daily,  Chief  tan;  weekly,  Commercial-Standard  (Sat.)  ....Hotels: 
Numa,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also),  Lindell,  Grand  Central,  Victoria,  Pacific,  Com- 
mercial, National. 

Chilicothe  Hall,  G.  W.  Perkins  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night, 
$20.  Size  of  stage,  13x28. 

New  Opera  Hon=o. 


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James  O.  Barrows, 

LEADING  COMEDY, 
Aimee  English  Comedy  Company. 


Permanent  Address: 

SIMMONDS  &  BROWN, 

1166  Broadway,  New  York. 

Mr.  H.  M.  PITT. 

THE   RAJAH. 


SUCCESS 

FROM  MASSACHUSETTS  TO  CALIFORNIA. 


"  The  best  actor  of  his  kind  the  Madison  Square  Theatre  Man- 
agement has  sent  us." — San  Francisco  Daily  Examiner. 

Disengaged  Season  1885  and  1886. 

Address:  MADISON  SQUARE  THEATRE. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Colorado;  Delaware;  District  of  Columbia.        93 


SILVER  CLIFF,  5,000.    R.K.,  Den.  &  Rio  Grande.    Roberts  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400.       V 
Newspapers:  Tribune  (Sat.),  Herald. 

TRINIDAD,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Atch.,  Top.  &  S.  Fe;  Den  ,  Rio  Grande.  Jaffa's  Opera  House, 
Jaffa  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rent  only.  Size  of  stage,  24x30;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  24x30;  number  seta  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  J.  S.  Lawson.  News- 
papers: daily,  News,  Advertiser Hotels:  Grand  Union,  regular  rates,  $3  to  $4  (special 

also),  United  States,  Trinidad,  Baker. 

Mitchell's  Hall,  B.  F.  Mitchell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night,  $20  ;  three 
$50;  license,  $5,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x30;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

DELAWARE. 

DELAWARE  CITY,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Phil.,  Wil.  &  Bait,  (via  Porters);  Newark  &  Delaware  / 
City.    Eagle  Hall,  H.  F.  tMullin,  [manager;    seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night        V 
$5-  two,  $8;  license,  none.    Size  of  stage,  10x18;  height  from  stage.to  grooves,  16;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  or  cellar,  4;  theatrical  teamster,  Jester. 
Hotels:  Kidd's,  special  rates,  $1;  Bradway's,  special  rates,  $1;  Delaware  City. 

DOVER,  3,600.  R.  R.,  Phila.,  Wil.  &  Bait.  Culbarth's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  200.  News- 
papers: iDelawarean  (Sat.),  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotels:  Capital,  regular  rates,  $1.50 

(special  also);  Delaware. 

MIDDLETOWN,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Phil.,  Wil.  &  Bait.    Middletown  Hall,  J.  R.  Hall,  manager;          ,/ 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $15.    Size  of  stage,  15x60;  number  sets  scenery,  3; 
billposter,  J.  W.  Makens;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  W.Hayes.    Newspapers:  Transcript 
(Fri.) Hotels:  National,  Middletown. 

WILMINGTON,  50,000.    R.  R.,  Phil.,  Wil.  &  Bait.;  Wil.  &  North;  Bait.  &  Phil.    Grand 

Opera  House,  Jesse  K.  Bayles,  Manager;  seating  capacity,  1,404;  rental  one  night,  $75,  .^ 

three  $225,  license  yearly;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  45x75;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  r 
33x40;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  38;  depth  un- 
der stage,  10;  traps,  4;  well  stocked  with  scenery;  musical  director,  Tule  Reybold;  scenic 
artist,  Chas.  J.  Hawthorne;  stage  carpenter,  I.  A.  Righter;  bill  poster,  George  W. 
Jackson;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  theatrical  teamster,  Jos.  H.  Seal;  Newspapers:  daily, 
Republican,  advertising  rates  per  line,  6c.;  Every  Evening,  advertising  rates  per  line, 
6c.;  News,  advertising  rates  per  line,  6c. ;-  Commercial,  advertising  rates  per  line, 
6c Hotels:  Clayton,  Grand  Opera,  Lafayette,  Delaware,  United  States,  European. 

Institute  Hall,  seating  capacity,  800. 

Masonic  Hall,  seating  capacity,  1400. 

Odd  Fellows  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600. 

DISTRICT  OP  COLUMBIA. 

WASHINGTON,  200,000.  R  R.,  B.  &  O.;  B.  &  Pot.;  Pennsylvania;  Virginia  Midland:  Rich- 
mond &  Fredericksburg.  National  Theatre,  Rapley  &  Kinsley,  managers;  seating 
capacity,  1,600;  share  only;  license  included;  size  of  stage,  48x80;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  45x45;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  56; 
depth  under  stage,  5J<s;  traps,  all  necessary;  full  complement  of  scenery;  musical  direc- 
tor, Chris  Arth;  scenic  artist,  E.  W.  Carpenter;  stage  carpenter,  W.  A.  T.  Phillips;  bill 
poster,  Lloyd  Moxley ;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  George  Enox. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Post,  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Republican,  rates, 
same;  Star  and  Critic,  rates  fame;  weekly,  Herald,  Post.  Republic,  Capital, 

Gazette,  Chronicle Hotels:    National,  special  rates,  $1.50,  to  $2;  Riggs,  Ebbitt, 

Arlington,  Metropolitan  . 

Lincoln  Hall;  A.  S.  Pratt  &  Sons,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental  one  night  $75; 

three,  $200,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  25x35;  no  scenery. 
Willard's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental  one  night  $35,  three  $75;  license,  $5.     Size  of 

stage,  25x40:  number  sets  scenery,  3. 


94  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Theatre  Comique,  Thomas  E.  Snellbaker.  manager;  seating  capacity,  2.200;  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  32x40:  full  sets  scenery. 

New  Washington  Theatre,  Jake  Budd,  manager. 
»-  Arlicgton  Theatre,  Thomas  Hickey,  manager. 

Ford's  Opera  House.  John  T.  Ford,  manager:  share  only:  full  stock  scenery. 

Driver's  Summer  Garden,  George  W.  Driver,  manager. 
«.  Grand  Opera  House,  J.  W.  Albaugh,  manager. 

Odd  Fellows  Hall,  seating  capacity.  1,000. 
-.  Marine's  Hall. 

Tallmadge  Hall. 

FLORIDA. 

FERNANDIXA,  2,800.    R.  R.,  Florida  Transit.  Lyceum  Hall,  G.  Stark,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30.     Size  of  stage,  22x39;  number  sets 

scenery,   4.     Newspaper:   Mirror  (Sat  ) —  Hotels:    Egmont,  Mansion,    Stratlunore. 
Florida  Dell. 

GAINESVILLE,  5,000  (in  Winter,  8,000).  R.  R.,  Savannah,  Florida  &  Western;  Florida 
Southern;  Florida  Transit.  Simonson's  Opera  House.  John  J.  Lissner,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  1,00 J;  rental,  share  only,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  27x20;  depth 
under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  6.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Advocate,  advertising 

rates  per  inch,  §1;  weekly,  Plaindealer  ( W. ),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1 Hotels  : 

Arlingon,  special  rates,  $1.50:  Magnolia,  special  rates,  $1. 
Opera  House.    Size  of  stage,  20x18;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

JACKSONVILLE,  18,030  (in  Winter,  35.000).  R.  R.,  Savannah,  Florida  &  Western;  South 
Florida;  Florida  R'y  &  Navigation  Co.  Park  Theatre,  J.  C.  Carlisle,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,300;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  28x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  22x32; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves.  16:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  ioft,  19;  depth  under 
stage.  7%:  traps.  4;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  scenic  artist,  Henry  Bennett;  stage 
carpenter,  L  Dingy:  bill  poster,  P.  McMurray;  number  of  sheets  can  accomodate,  1EO: 
rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  M.  L.  Hartridge.  Newspapers:  daily.  Time.-- 
Union,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  Herald,  advertising  rates  per  inch.  §1;  weekly. 

Times-Union  (Sun.) Hotels:  St.  James,  special  rates.  $1  to  $3;  Everett.  ?1  to  $3; 

Windsor,  $1  to  $3. 

Grand  Opera  House,  Lowden  &  Dounard.  managers;  seating  capacity,  1.200.  Size  of 
stage,  45x60;  fn'l  set  scenery. 

Folk's  Hall,  I.  F.  Gilbert,  manager;  seating  capicity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25.  three  *3». 
Size  of  stage,  25x35;  number  sets  ecenery,  5. 

Metropolitan  Hall,  J.  B.  Tongui.  manager;  seating  capacity;  650;  license,  $20;  number 
sets  scenery,  5. 

National  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600. 

LAKE  CITY,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Florida  R'y  &  Navigation  Co.;  Florida  &  Western.  Cleveland's 
Hall.  S.  Boteler  Thompson,  manager;  seating  capacity.  200;  rental,  one  night  §15.  two 
$25;  license.  15.  Size  of  stage,  14x19;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  8x17;  number  sets 
scenery,  5:  leader  of  orchestra,  Ferd.  Waltz:,  bill  poster  at  Hall:  theatrical 
teamsters,  Baya  &  Moodie,  COUB  &  Hardon.  Newspapers:  Reporter  (Fri  ),  advertising 

rates  per  inch,  $1;  Star  (Th  ).  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Thrasher. 

special  rates,  $1.50;  Borum  special  rates,  $1.50;  Chicago,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

MONTICELLO,  1,300.    R.  R.,  Florida  Central  &  Western.    Lyon's  Hall,  G.  W.  Lyons,  man 

ager;  seating  capacity,  300:  rental  one  night,  $10.    Newspaper:  Constitution Hotels: 

Monticello:  Porter:  Madden. 

PALATKA.  1,603.  R.  R.,  Florida  Southern;  Jack.,  Tarn.  &  Key  West.  New  Opera  House, 
J.  E.  Rider,  manager. 

1'KNSACOLA,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Pensacola  &  Atlantic;  Pensacola  &  Perdido.  Opera  House,  E. 
A.  Hamilton,  manager:  bill  poster,  L.  A.  Andrews.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly,  Ad- 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Florida ;    Georgia.  95 


vance- Gazette,  Commercial Hotels:  Continental,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also)  ; 

European,  regular  rates,  $2,  (special  also);  Merchants;  Santa  Roso,  Powell,  City. 
Odd  Fellows  Hall;  seating  capacity,  750. 
Germania  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1  000. 
Sullivan's  Opera  House. 
Bay  View  Varieties. 

ST.  AUGUSTINE,  2,400.  R.  R.,  Jack.  St.  A.  &  H.  R.;  St.  John's.  Long's  Hall,  Jno.  G.  Long, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental  one  night,  $15;  license,  $10;  no  scenery.  Newspa- 
pers: Press  (Sat.);  St.  Johns  Weekly  (F.) Hptels:  St.  Augustine;  Florida. 

TALLAHASSB,  2,500.  R.  R  ,  Florida  Central  &  Western.  Gallic's  Hall,  A.  Gallic,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental  one  night,  $10;  license,  city  and  county,  $10;  number  sets 

scenery,  4.    Newspapers:  Economist  (Sat.);  iFloridian.(Tu.) Hotels:  Leon,  regular 

$3  (special  also);  City. 

GEORGIA. 

ALBA.NV,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Bruus.  &  Westera;  Sav.,  Fla.  &  West.;  South  Western.  Willingham  a 
Hall,  T.  H.  Willingham,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;".rental  one  night,  $25;  three,  $55; 
license,  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  20x47;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Lewis. 

Newspaper:  daily,Advertiser Hotels:  Bogen,  regular,  $2,  (special  also);  Commercial; 

Barnes. 

AMERICUS,  3,700.    RR.,  South  Western.    Opera  House,  Glover  &  Perry,  managers;  seating  V 
capacity,  850;  rental  one  night,  $40;  three  $100, license  included,  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
30x45;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  billposter,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:  tri-weekly,  Re- 
corder; semi-weekly,  Republican Hotels:   Barlow,  regular,  $2  (special  also);  Perry; 

Commercial . 

City  Hall,  J.  E.  Hall,  manager;   seating  capacity,  400:   rental  one  night,  $20;  license,  $5  to 
810.    Size  of  stage,  15x30. 

ATHENS,  7,000.    R.  R..  Georgia.    Deupree  Opera  House,  W.  C.  Jones,  manager;  seating         // 
capacity,  900;  rental  one  night,  $40,  three  $100,  license  included,  share  also.   Size  of  stage 
30x30;    fair  stock    scenery;  bill  poster.  W.  H.  Jones.      Newspapers:   daily,  Banner, 

Watchman;  weekly,  Chronicle  (Fri.),  Record  (Th.) Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates 

$2.50  (special  also);  Clinard,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Clifford,  Newton. 
Derby's  Hall,  A.  Evans,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental  one  night  $45,  license  in- 
cluded; fair  stock  scenery. 

ATLANTA,  50,000.  Eight  railroads'  termini,  Atl.  &  W.  Pt.:  Cen.  of  Ga.,  E  Tenn.,  Va.,  G.: 
Ga.  R.  R.;  Ga.  Pac.;  Rich.  &  Dan.;  Western  &  Atlantic.  Opera  House,  L.  de  Give,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  2,000;  share  only,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  40x67;  size  of  i/' 
proscenium  opening,  32x34;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  19;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft;  42:  depth  under  stage.  6;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, Alfred  Wurm  ;  Stage  carpenter,  Arthur  Swoope  ;  billposters,  Kreiss  &  Dooley; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  7,500,  rates,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Captain 
Ballard's  Baggage  Transfer  Co..  Newspapers:  daily,  Constitution,  adv.  rates  $1  per 
'inch;  Journal,  rates,  $1  per  inch;  weekly,  Record  (Sun.),  rates,  $1  per  inch;  Mail  (Mon). 

rates,  $1  per  inch;  Georgia  Cracker  (Sun.),   rates,  $1  per  inch Hotels:  Kimbal, 

special  rates,  $1.50;  Markham,  special  rates,  $1.50;  National,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Wein- 
meister,  special  rates,  $1.50. 
Concordia  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  small  stage;  number  sets  scenery.  3. 

AUGUSTA,  35.000.  R.  R.,  Georgia;  Cent,  of  Ga.;  Port  Royal;  Aug.,  South  Carolina*  Char- 
lotte; A.  &K.  Masonic  Theatre,  S.  H.  Cohen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,5CO;  rental,  one 
night  $85,  three,  $200;  share  also;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  50x40;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  30x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40: 
depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra,  Wiegand : 
Scenic  artist,  Phil.  Green;  stage  carpenter,  Wm.  Hughes:  billposter,  Theatre;  team- 
ster, Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Chronicle,  adv.  rates,  per  inch  $1;  News,  rates, 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Hotel  Palace, 

SPRINGFIELD,  ILL. 


Jos.  E.  Nicol, 

MUSICAL   DIRECTOR, 


D.  J.  BLOCK,  Proprietor.  Aimee    English    Comedy   Co. 

Cor.  4th  and  Washington  Streets,  j 

Address: 


Headquarters  for  first-class  the- 
atrical troupes.  Most  convenient 
to  Opera  House.  Special  rates 
to  the  profession. 


SIMMONDS  &  BROWN, 
or  22  Vanauden  St., 

Auburn,  N.  Y. 


International  Hotel, 

European  plan. 
Rates,     .     .     $i  per  day. 

Next  door  to  Park  and  opposite 
Globe  Theatres, 


BOSTON, 


MASS. 


City  Hotel, 

PROVIDENCE,  R.  I. 

This  hotel,  under  its  new  man- 
agement, has  been  newly  fur- 
nished and  refitted,  and  we  make 
a  special  rate  to  the  profession 
from  $1.25  to  $1.50  per  day;  lo- 
cated near  the  theatres  and  depot. 

J.  S.  DOYLE,  Lessee. 


Fred.  A.  Dunwick. 

BUSINESS    MANAGER     AND 
TREASURER. 

Press  and  Advance  Agent. 

GLENS  FALLS, 

Warren  County, 

New  York. 


Al.  K.  Feeley, 

STAGE  MANAGER 
Aimee  English  Comedy  Co. 


Permanent  address: 

SIMMONDS  &  BROWN, 

1166  Broadway, 

New  York. 


James  Phelan  Cuddy,  Harry  Oliver, 

THEATRICAL  AGENT,  BUSINESS  AGENT 

(Variety,  Dramatic  and    Musical  with 

Departments.)  ATHLETIC  BASE  BALL  CLUB, 

Editor  and  Publisher  Season  1884, re-engaged  for  season 

THE  AMERICAN  ACTOR,  1885. 
A  Monthly  Publication. 


Residence, 
511  Clinton  St.,  BROOKLYN,  N.  Y. 


Permanent  address: 

204  North  8th  St., 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Georgia.  97 


75c.  per  inch Hotels:   Planters',    special    rates,    $1.50to$2;   Augusta,  special- 
rates.  $1.50  to  $2;  Globe,  special  rates  $1.50  to  $2. 

Augusta  Opera  House,  N.  K.  Butler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800,  rental s-hare- 

also. 

BAINBRIDGE,  15,000.  R.  R.,  Sav.,  Fla.  &  Western.  Court  House,'S.  F.  Burkett,  manager- 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night,  $5;  license,  $5:  bill  poster,  Jack  Cold.  News- 
paper: Democrat  (Th.) Hotels  :  Sharon,  Innes. 

BARNESVILLE,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Central  of  Georgia.     Granite  Hall,  Stafford  Blalock  &  Co..        ./ 
managers;  seating  capacity,  600;    rental,  one  night  $16,  three  $40;   license  included; 
share  also.    Size  of  stage,  24x40;    bill  poster,  Scott  Fletcher.    Newspapers  :    Gazette 
(Th.),  News  (Sat ) Hotels  :  Lyon.  Logan. 

BRUFSWICK,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Brunswick  &  Western;  East  Tennessee;  Virginia  &  Georgia. 
L'Ariosa  Hall,  E.  J.  Coney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $20  ;  two, 
$35;  license,  $2.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  gets  scenery,  12;  bill 

poster,  Robert  Bailey.  Newspapers  :  Advertiser  (Sat.) Hotels:  Nelson,  regular  rates, 

$2  to  J2.50;  (special  also);  Mansion. 

Finny's  Hall.  J.  E.  DuBequa,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  300  ;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  li- 
cense, $10.  Size  of  Stage,  15x18;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

McCrumn's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  2CO. 

Dillon's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  200. 

CARTERSVILLE,3,COO.  R.  R.,  East  &  W.  R.  R.  of  Ala.;  Western  &  Atlantic.  City 
Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  25x28;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  Newspapers:  American  (Tn.),  Free  Press  (Th>. 
Hotel :  St.  James. 

COLUMBUS,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Col.  &  Rome;  Col.  &  West.;  Mobile*  Ga.;  So.  Western. 
Springer  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  1,300 ;  rental,  one  night  $70,  three  $140; 
license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  33x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,  5;  bill  poster,  Nelson  Green 
theatrical  teamsters.  Muudy  &  Robinson.  Newspapers:  daily,  Enquirer  (Sun.),  Times. 
Hotels  :  Rankin,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Central. 

CUTHBERT,  2200.    R.   R.,  South  Western  R'y.    Powell'*  Hall,  T.  S.  Powell,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  4CO;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  three,  $30;  share  also;  license,  $3.50.     Size         i/ 
of  stage,  20x30;  size  of    proscenium  opening,  12x22;  height  f re m  stage  to  grooves,  12; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill 
poster,  janitor  of  hall;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates,  3c;  theatrical 
teamsters,  Pearce  &  Ridgeway.   Newspapers :    Enterprise,  advertising  rates  per  inch. 

75c. ;  The  Appeal,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c Hotels  :  Cobb.  special  rate  8,  $1.50- 

to  $2;  Carver,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

DALTON,  3,000.  R.  R.,  East  Tcnn.  Va.  &  Ga.;  Western  &  Atlantic.  Previtt  Hall,  B.  P 
Previtt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental  one  night,  $12.50;  three,  $27; 
license,  ten  tickets.  Size  of  :tage,  18x25;  number  sets  of  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Mr. 

Ganz.    Newspapers:  Argus  (Sat.),  Citizen  (Th.) Hotels;  National,  regn'ar  rates,  $2; 

(special  also) ;  Rudd,  Exchange. 

GAINSVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Ga.;  Rich.  &  Danville.  Chandler's  Hall,  T.  S.  Campbell,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400;  rental  one  night,  $10;  three,  $18;  license,  $10.  Size  of  stage, 

16x24.    Newspapers;    Eagle  (Th.);  Press  (W.):  Southron  (Tu.) Hotels:  Arlington, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

GRIFFIN,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Central  ofGa.;  Sav.  Ga.  &  N.  Ala.    Scheuennann's  Opera  House 

A.  Scheuermann,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental  one  night,  $25;  three,  $50,  license          ]/ 
included,  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  19x34;  number  sets  of  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Hiram 

Goddard.    Newspapers;  daily,  News;  weekly,  Sun  (Sun.) Hotels:  National,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also),  Nelm,  Georgia,  Goddard. 

LA  GRANGE,  3,COO.    R.  R.,  Atlanta  &  West  Point.    Truett's  Opera  House,  J.  C.  Truett, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental  one  night,  $35;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  20x12; 
number  sets  of  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Todd  Chelvc T.    Newspaper:   Reporter  (Th.). . . 
Hotel:  La  Grange,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

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MACON,  GA.,  23,000.  R.  R.,  Central  of  Georgia;  East  Tennessee,  Virginia  &  Georgia; 
South  Western.  Academy  of  Mnsic,  H.  Home,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,150;  rental 
one  night,  $60;  three,  §160,  share  also;  license,  §10.  Size  of  stage,  40x60;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  40x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  30:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  56; 
depth  under  stage,  15;  traps,  4;  aumber  sets  sceneiy,  full  sets;  leader  of  orchestra, 
F.  A.  Guttenberger;  stage  carpenter,  J.  H.  Deming;  bill  poster,  Burr  Brown;  rates 
per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamster,  Burr  Brown.  Newspapers:  daily,  Telegraph  and 

Messenger;  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1.50 Hotels:  Brown,  special  rates,  $2  to 

§2.50;  Lanier,  §1.50  to  §2;  National,  §1.50  to  $2. 

Rahton  Opera  House,  A.  Block,  manager:  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  agents;  seating 
capacity,  900:  rental  one  night,  §50:  three,  §125:  license,  city  and  county,  §10,  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  30x60. 

Masonic  Hall,  James  Wells,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental  one  night,  $27.50:  three, 
§70,  share  also.  Size  of  stage.  20x35:  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

New  Opera  House. 

Huff's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  250. 

MADISON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Georgia.  Foster's  Hall,  T.  C.  Foster,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
300;  rental  one  night,  §10;".three,  §25;  license,  §2.50  to  §5.  Size  of  stage,  15x30;  no  scenery. 
Newspaper:  Madisonun  (Sat.) Hotel:  Hough,  regular  rates.  §2  (special  alsoi. 

MARIETTA,  2.227.  R.  R.,  Mari.  &  North  Georgia:  Western  &  Atlantic.  Nishold's  Hall,  A. 
C.  Heggie* manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental  one  night,  §10:  three,  §20:  license,  city 
and  county,  §10.  Size  of  stage.  12x20;  number  sets  scenery,  4:  bill  poster.  Wm.  Cox. 

Newspaper:  Journal  (Th) Hotels:  Kenesaw,   regular  rates,  §2.50  (special    also) 

Cooper. 

MILLEDGEVILLE,  3,800.  R.  R.,  Central  of  Georgia:  Georgia  &  Kentucky.  Brake's  Op- 
era House,  Brake  &  Grieve,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental  one  night,  $25;  three, 
§65,  license  included,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  full  stock  scenery:  bill  poster, 
Opera  House.  Newspapers,  Chronicle  (Sat);  Vidette  (Sat.);  Recorder  (Tu.) Ho- 
tels: Oconee,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Stembridge. 


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NEWMAN,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Atlanta  &  West  Point;  Savannah,  Griffin  &  Northern  Alabama. 
Reese's  Opera  House,  G.  R.  Bradley,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600;  rental  one  night, 
§25;  three,  §50,  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  24x33:  number  sets  scen- 
ery. 6;  billposter,  G.  R.Bradley.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Tu.);  Advertiser  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Yancy,  regular  rates.  §2  (special  also).  §1  to  §1.25;  Virginia,  §1  to  §1.25;  Com- 
mercial, §1  to  §1.25. 

HOME,  10,000.  R.  R.,  East  Tenn.,  Va.  &  Ga.;  Rome.  Nevin  Opera  House,  M.  A. 
Nevin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental  one  night,  $75;  three,  $150;  license  in- 
cluded; share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x45;  number  gets  scenery,  16;  bill  poster,  Walter 

Langston.     Newspaper:  daily,  Bulletin,  Courier Hotels:    Central,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Sargent,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

SAVANNAH,  40,000.  R.  R.,  Savannah;  Florida  &  Western;  Central  of  Georgia;  Charleston 
&  Savannah.  Savannah  Theatre,  T.  F.  Johnson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,512; 
rental  one  night,  §100;  three,  §240;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x30;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  30x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage 
to  ligging  loft,  35;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  6:  number  sets  scenery,  30;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Henry  E.  Checks;  stage  carpenter,  Frank  Hamilton;  bill  poster,  E.  W.  Fisher; 
theatrical  teamster,  John  Feely.  Newspapers:  daily,  News,  advertising  rates  per  inch, 

§1.50;  Times,  75c.  inch. Hotels:  Pulaski.  special  rates.  §2.50;  Screven,  special  rates, 

$2.50;  Marshall,  special  rates,  §1.50  to  §2. 

Mozart  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental  oae  night,  §35.    Size  of  stage,  24x35;  no  scenery. 

Masonic  Temple;  seating  capacity,  800. 

St.  Andrews;  seating  capacity,  700. 

Centennial;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Metropolitan  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

Armory;  seating  capacity,  500. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Georgia ;   Illinois.  99 


THOMASVILLE,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Savannah,  Florida  &  Western.  City  Hall,  seating  capacity, 
350;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Albert  Stogoll.  Newspapers:  Enterprise  (W.); 

Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Mitchell,  Gulf. 

Court  House;  seating  capacity,  300. 

W  ASH  JNGTON,  2,400.  R.  R.,  Georgia.  Floyd's  Opera  House,  John  D.  Floyd,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400.  Newspaper:  Gazette  (Fri.) Hotel:  Washington. 

WEST  POINT,  2,000.  R.R.,  Atlanta  &  West  Point;  Western  Ala.  Library  Hall,  W.  B. 
Higginbothem,  manager;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental  one  night.  $15:  three,  §30;  license 
included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x20:  number  gets  scenery,  4:  bill  poster,  manager 

Hall.    Newspaper:  Enterprise  (Fri.) Hotels:   Chattahoochee:    regular  £2.50  (special 

also),  Higgenbothem,  Shamrock. 
Wright's  Hall. 
Lyceum. 

ILLINOIS. 

.AB1NGEON.  2.COO.    R.R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &Quincy;  111.  Central.    Foltz  Opera  House.         [/ 
F.   P.  Foltz,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license, 

si.  :>()  to  §2.    Full  sets  scenery;  bill  poster,  S.Willis.      Newspaper:  Argus  (Fri.)  

Hotel:  Foltz  House,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Skimier's,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

ALEDO,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Qnincy.  Union  Hall,  Marker  &  Dnnlap, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three,  $25;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of 
stage,  16x36;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12; 
depth  under  stage.  2J£;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  P. 
Woods;  theatrical  teamtter,  N.  Jenner.  Newspapers  :  Democrat  (Th.);  Record  <Tu.) 
Hotels:  Crosier;  Button,  regular  $2  (special  also);  Aledo. 

ALTON,  16,000.    R.   R  ,  Chic.  &  Alton;  C.,  B.  &  Q.    City  Hull  Cpera  House,  Mather  &  Co., 

managers;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $60;  share  also;  license,  i/ 
S3.  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
13V6:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20:  depth  under  stage  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  10:  leader  of  orchestra,  John  Hoffman;  scenic  artist,  Clark  Cox;  stage  car- 
penter, Burns  Coogan:  bill  poster  Mather  &  Co.:  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
1,500:  rates,  4c.:  theatrical  teamster,  John  Collins.  Newspapers:  daily.  Democrat,  ad- 
vertising rates  per  line,  16c.;  Telegraph,  rates  lOc.  line;  weekly,  Banner  (Th.),  rates  lOc. 
line Hotels:  Madison,  special  rates,  $1.50:  Brent,  speci.il  rates,  $1  t^  $1.25. 

Root's  Opera  House,  Danvers  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  6CO;  rental,  one  night 
*3?:  three,  $80;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  26x40;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  13x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  19; 
depth  under  stage,  15;  mechanical  traps;  number  sets  scenery,  20:  bill  posters.  Danvers 
&  Co. ;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  580. 

Mercantile  Hall.  Lewis  &  Detrich,  managers:  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
three.  $60;  license,  $5.50.  Size  of  stage,  24x40:  fair  stock  scenery. 

Turner  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  300. 

AMBOY,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quiucy;  Illinois  Central.    Opera  House,  J.  B.  \/ 

Graves,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $15,  license  included.    Size  of 

stage,  14x22:  bill  poster,  J.  B.  Graves.    Newspapers:  Journal  (W.),  News  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Bristol,  regular  rates,  $£  (special  also);  Smith. 

Fasoldt  Hall,  W.  H.  Fasoldt.  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  §15;  three, 
$36;  license,  $3;  number  sets  scenery,  19. 

ANNA,  2,."00.    R.  R..  Illinois  Central.    Ussery's  Opera  House,  Will.  O.  Ussery,  manager  / 

seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $10.  no  license,  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  15x40;        {/ 
fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  George  Boon;  number  of  sheets  can  accommcdate,  2£0; 

theatrical  teamster,  Theo.  Mulling.     Newspaper:    Talk  (Fri.) Hotels:  European, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Winstead,  Otrich. 

Concert  Hall,  A.  G.  Button,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night,  85;  license 
$2.50;  no  scenery. 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Illinois.  101 


ARCOL&,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central;  Illinois  Midland.  Armory  Hall,  J.  M.  Sylvester 
manager;  seating  capacity,  6(~0;  rental,  one  night,  $10;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  24x24 
number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Spellman  Bros.:  theatrical  teamster,  Ed.  Hood; 
Xewfpapers:  Herald  (Sat.),  Record  (Sat ) Hotels:  Belvedere,  regular  rates,  .?2  (spe- 
cial also);  Terre  Haute,  Franklin,  De  Arniond. 

ARLINGTON,  650.  R.  R.,  Chicago.  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Young's  Hall,  Michael  Coving, 
manager:  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night,  $6:  three,  $15;  license,  $1.50.  Size  of 
stage,  15x21;  number  sets  scenery,  5:  bill  poster,  M.  Young.  Newspaper:  Herald  (Sat.) 
Hotel:  Ari  ington. 

ASTORIA,  2,000.  R.R  ,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Carter's  Hall,  Dilworth  Carter, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night,  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $1.50.  Size  of 
stage.  27x25;  s  ze  of  proscenium  opening,  16x19;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16; 
depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  of  scer.ery,  9:  theatrical  teamster,  J.  D 

Fenton.     Newspaper:    Argus    (Wed.) Hotels:    Commercial,   special   rates,   75c., 

Cottage,  special  rates,  75c  ,  Hoffman,  special  rates,  75c. 

ATLANTA,  1,600.  R.R  ,  Chicago  &  Alton:  111.  Midland.  Murphy  Hall.  C.  H.  Turner,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night,  $19,  three,  $24,  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage, 
20x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x18;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  depth 
under  stage,  8  ;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Frank  Johnson.  News- 
paper: Argus  (Fri.) Hotels:  Coleman,  Atlanta,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

AURORA,  15,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy;  Chicago  &  Iowa.  Opera  House, 
R.  W.  Corbett,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night.  $40,  three,  $100; 
license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16: 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  13:  bill 
poster,  Aurora  Amusement  Associafion:  theatrical  teamster,  E.  P.  Cleveland.  News- 
papers: daily,  Post,  Express,  News Hotels:  Fitch,  special  rates, ',$1.50:  Tremont, 

(special ) 

BAT AVIA,  4,000.  R  R  .Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy;  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Music 
Hall.  C.  A.  Lewis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night,  $15;  three,  $36. 
Size  of  stage,  22x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  16;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  10:  stage  carpenter,  S.  Hampton;  bill  poster, 
G.  A.  Lewis.  Newspaper  :  News  (Th.) Hotel :  Review,  special  rates,  $1. 

BEARDSTOWN,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chi.,  Bur.  &  Quincy;  Ohio  &  Miss.  Opera  House,  J.  E.  Pul- 
nam,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800:  rental,  one  night  $25,  license  $4:  share  also.  Size 
of  stage,  25x60;  number  sets  scenery,  7:  bill  poster,  manager  Opera  House;  number 
sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  theatrical  teamster,  Park  House  baggage  man.  News- 
papers :  Enterprise  (Tu  ),  Illinoiau  (Sat.) ......  Hotel :  Park,  regular  rates,  $2  ( special  also). 

BELLEVILLE,  15,000.    R.  R.,  Illinois  &  St.  Louis;  Louisville  &  Nashville.    City  Park  The- 
atre, L.  E.  Tieman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800:  rental,  — ,  license  $2.50,  share  also.         // 
Size  of  stage,  39x40;  number  sets  scenery,  12;    billposter.  Peter  Kelly:   theatrical  team- 
ster, L.  E.  Tiemann.    Newspapers:  daily,  News-Democrat;  weekly,  Advocate  (P.),  Re- 
publican (F.) Hotels:    Thomas,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Hinckley,  regular 

rates  $2  (special  aho):  National,  Belleville. 

BELVIDERE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Union  Hall.  C.  B.  Loop,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  license,  $3  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Robert  Smiley;  theatrical  teamster,  T.  O.  Simpson.  News- 
papers: North  Western  (Sat.),  Standard  (Tu.) Hotels:  Julien,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  American. 

BLOOMINGTON,  20,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton;  111.  Cent.;  Indiana,  Bloom.  &  W.;  Lake 

Erie  &  West.    Grand  Opera  House,  Tillotson  &  Fell,  managers  :  seating  capacity,  1,000  ;  / 

rental,  one  night,  $70,  three,  $175.  license.  $5,  share  also.  Size  of  stage.  30x48  :  number 
sets  scenery,  16;  billposters,  Tillotson  &  Fell;  theatrical  teamsters,  McBean  &  Foster. 
Newspapers  :  daily,  Bulletin.  Independent,  Leader,  Pantagraph.  Hotels  :  Ashley,  regu- 
ular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Pacenix,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Watt's. 

Dnrley  Hall,  Tillotson  &  Fell,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night,  $70, 
three,  $175,  license,  $5;  share  also.    Number  sets  scenery,  15. 

Phoenix  Hall ;  seating  capacity.  800. 

New  Turner  Hall. 


102  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


BRAIDWOOD,  7,000.  R  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton.  Music  Hall,  John  Bradbent,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night,  $25,  three,  $60,  license  included:  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  18x43  :  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  bill  poster,  manager  of  Hall.  Newspapers  :  daily, 

y       Independent;  weekly,  Gazette  (P.),  Reporter  (Sat.) Hotel:  Broadbent,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also). 

BUSHNELL,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  Burl.  &  Quincy;  Wabash,  St.  L.  &  Pac.  Opera  House,  H. 
L.  Randall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  share  only,  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  25x65;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30:  depth  under  stage,  4}£:  traps,  1:  number  sets  scenery,  10; 
leaderof  orchestra,  Ed.  Pierce  ;  billposter,  Opera  House;  number  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 300:  theatrical  teamster,  John  Cole.  Newspapers:  Record  (Fri.),  Democrat 

(Th) Hotels:    Hendee,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  §2:    Bushnell,  special  rates,  $1  to- 

$1.25 

Union  Hall.  Clark  <fc  Son,  managers;  seating  capacity,  350:  rental,  one  night,  §10,  license 
$1.50  to  $2.    Size  of  stage.  14x48. 

CAIRO,  9,000.    R.  R.,  111.  Cen.;  Mobile  &  Ohio;  Cairo  &  Vincennes;  St.  L  &  Cairo;  St.  L.  & 
Iron  Mi..  South  Tex.  &  St.  L.    Opera  House,  Thomas  M.  Shields,  manager:  seating  capa- 
city, 1,300;  rental,  share  only,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  40x60;  height  from  stage 
^       to  grooves,  18:  hight  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  55:  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets 
scenery,  20;  bill  poster,  C.  Hardy;    theatrical  teamster.   Steve  Bradley.    Newspaper*  : 

daily,  Argus,  Bulletin Hotels:  Halliday.  regular  rates.  $2.50  (special  also),  Arlington, 

Waverly. 

Atheneum,  Dan  Hartman,  manager;  full  set  scenery. 
Theatre  Comique. 

CAMBRIDGE,  2,000.    R.  R.,Rock  Island  &  Peoria.    Armory  Hall,  Elliott  Hinman,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night,  $15,  two.  20:  license,  $2;  share  also.     Size  of 
!,•         stage,  22x45;  bill  poster,   Oscar  Etter.     Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Th.),  Losal  Reporter 
(P.),  Prairie  Chief  (Sat.)    Hotels:  Central,  regular  rate?,  $2,  < special  also);  Cambridge, 
Thatcher. 

CAMP  POINT.  1,130.  R.  R  ,  Chic  ,  Bur.  &  Quincy.  Wabash  Armory  Hall,  H.  Folihemer, 
manager;  seating  capicity,  500.  Size  of  stage,  23x20.  Newspaper:  Journal  (Th.v 
Hotel:  Adams. 

CANTON,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Burlington  &  Quincy;  Wabash.    Canton  Opera  House, 

/  Abbott  and  Henple.  managers:  seating  capacity,  803;  rental,  one  night,  $20;  three,  $>0: 

./     license,  $3;    share  also.    Size  of  stage,  23x10:  number  sets  scenery,  7:    bi  1  poster. 

Charles  T.  Wilsoa:  theatrical  teamster,  Adams  Express.     Newspapers:    Ledger  (.Th.i, 

Republican  (Th.),  Register  (Th.) Hotels:  Churchill,  regular  rates,  $2   (special 

also);  Canton. 

CARBONDALE,  3,000.    R.  R..  Grand,  Tower  &  Carbondale;    111.   Cen  :   St.  Louis   Coal. 

Moody's  Opera  House,  J.  M.  Richart,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500;  share  only.    Size 

v/       of  stage,  20x38:  number  sets  scenery,  3:  bill  poster,  Thomas  Brown:  theatrical  teamster, 

George  Rogers.    Newspapers:    Free    Press  (-^at.),    Criterion   Democrat  ^at.) 

Hotels:  Gager,  regular  rates,  $J  (special  also),  Newell. 

CARLINVILLE,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton.  City  Opera  House,  W.  E.  Belliner,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35:  license,  $3;  share  also:  size 
of  stage,  19x50:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x24:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14: 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  lofc.  20;  depth  under  stage,  6;  trap?,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 
4;  scenic  artist,  Dr.  Betteworth;  bill  poster.  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 300;  rates  4c.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Wed.),  advertising  ra'es— special  con- 
tract; Enquirer  (Wed.),  special  contract Hotel:  St.  George,  special  rat38,  $1  to 

$1.50. 

CARLYSLfc.  3,000.    R.  R.,  Ohio  &  Mississippi.    Schlafly's  Hall.  Schlafly  Brothers,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  510:  rental,  one  night  $10.  three  $24:  licence.  $1:  share  also. 
;            Size  of  stage,  18x37:  number  sets  scenery.  4:  theatrical  teamster,  D.  H.  Colwell.    News- 
papers:  Constitution  and  Union  <Th.i,  Banner  (Th.) Hotels:   Truesdale,  Norris 

City. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Illinois.  103 


CARMI,  3,000.  It.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Wabash.  Opera  House,  George  Gues,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $12;  license,  $5;  width  of  stage,  SO;  fair 
stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Walter  Thompson.  Newspapers  :  Times  (To.),  Courier  Demo- 
crat (Wed.) Hotels:  Damron.  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Berry's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  SCO. 

Viskniskki  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

CARPENTER  SVILLE,  500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Library  Hall.  G.  F.  Arved- 
son,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300:  rental,  one  night  $3  to  $7:  no  license.  Size  of  stage, 
Ifix22:  small  stock  scenery Hotel:  Harvey. 

CARROLLTON,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton ;  Litchfleld,  Carrollton  &  Western.  Pier- 
son's  Opera  House,  Robert  Piereon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $8 
to  $10:  license,  $1  to  $3;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  News- 
papers :  Gazette  (Sat.),  Patriot  (Fri.)  Hotels  :  Hinton,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

Occidental,  St.  James. 

CARTHAGE,  2,000.    R.  R  ,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Qnincy ;  Wabash.    Spitter's  Opera  House, 
J.  E.  Helfrich,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night.  $15,  three,  $37.60,  e-hare 
also,  license  included.   Size  of  stage,  18x28;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x1?^;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;    depth  under  stage,  4; 
trap,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  Lew  Moore;  scenic  artist,  Robert 
Hansford;  stage  carpenter,  W.  W.  Bower;  bill  poster,  W.  W.  Bower,  rates,  3c.;  theatri 
teamster,  L.  P.  Hnbbs.    Newspapers:    Republican  (Wed.),  lOc.  line;  Gaze 
line Hotels:  Patterson,  special  rates,  $1;  Stevens,  special  rates,  $1. 

CENTRALIA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Ills.  Central  ;  Jacksonville  South  Eastern.  Sadler's  Opera 
House,  M.  B.  Sadler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night.  $25;  license, 
$2.50,  $10.  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x42;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  M.  Wright;  the- 
atrical teamster,  Adams'  Express.  Newspapers:  daily,  Times:  weekly,  Democrat  (Sat.), 
Sentinel  (Th.) Hotels:  Centralia,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also),  European.  Park, 

Occidental. 

• 

CHAMPAIGN,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Ills.  Central;  Wabash;  Indiana,  Bloomington  &  Western. 
Eichberg's  Opera  House,  Max  Eichberg,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one 
night,  $15,  three,  §35,  licenee,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  full  set  ecenery:  bill  poster, 
SeldenNye;  number  sheets  can  accommodate  600;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Hoffman. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Gazette;  weekly,  Signal  (Th.),  Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Carter,  reg- 
ular, §2  (special  also),  Doane  (special  also),  Moore,  Scott. 

Champaign  Opera  House,  H.  Swanell,  manager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night, 
$15,  three,  $35,  licence,  f  3,  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x20;  full  set  scenery. 

CHARLESTON,  3,000.  R.  R  ,  Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis;  Toledo,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis.  City 
Hall :  M.  E.  M.  Crory.  manager;  seating  capacity.  500:  rental,  one  night,  $10,  license.  $3, 
$5,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x18;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  John  Hart. 

Newspapers:    Courier  (Th.),  Plaindealer  (Th.),  Herald  (Sat.) Hotels:  Charleston. 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Maple. 

CHATSWORTH,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Ills.  Central;  Wabash.  Town  Hall,  J.  G.  True,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three,  $15,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  14x26; 

number  sets  scenery.  5.    Newspaper:    Plaindealer  (Sat.) Hotels:   Cottage,  special; 

Commercial . 

CHENOA,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton:  Wabash,  St.  L.  &  Pacific.  Opera  House,  G.  T. 
Cornley,  manager;  seating  capacity  300;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  §20;  license,  $1; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  12x28;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x16;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  13:  Depth  under  the  stage,  4;  trap?,  2;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  L.  Luce;  theatre  teamster,  L.  Arnold.  News- 
paper: Gazette  (fh.) Hotels:  Exchange,  .special  rates,  $2;  Harris',  special  rates,  $1. 

CII1LLICOTHE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  R.  I  &  Pacific.  Hunter's  Opera  Hall,H.  A  Hunter, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700:  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $1  and  $2;  share 
alsj.  Size  of  stage,  17x22:  no  scenery.  Newspapers:  Independent  (Sat.).  Reporter 
(Wed.) Hotel:  Wood. 


104  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTOR*:. 


JOHN  W.  JENNINGS, 

(COMEDIAN,) 
SPECIALLY   ENGAGED   for  SEASON    OF  '83  &  84 

TO    PLAY 

HIS   SUCCESSFUL   CREATION    OF 


JAIKES 


IN 


Miner's  Silver  King  Company,  No.  i. 

Permament  Address  : 
Care  of  W.  H.  MINNICK,  Fourth  Avenue,  New  York. 


JOSEPH   FRANK, 

GENERAL   MANAGER 

C.  R.  Gardiner's  Attractions: 

ONLY  A  FARMER'S  DAUGHTER  COMPANY; 

ZOZO  THE  MAGIC  QUEEN  COMPANY; 

ONLY  A  WOMAN'S  HEART  COMPANY 

Permanent  Address  : 
12  Union  Square,  -------    New  York. 


DRAMATIC  AGENT,  J.  J.  SPIES. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Illinois  105 


CHICAGO, 650,000.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Chicago  &  Alton;  Chicago  &  Eastern  Illinois; 
Chicago  &  Grand  Trunk;  Chicago  &  Northwestern;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy;  Chi- 
cago, Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Chicago.  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul;  Chicago,  St.  Louis  &  Pa- 
cific; Chicago,  St.  Louis  &  Western;  Illinois  Central;  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern; 
Michigan  Central;  Pittsburg,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chicago;  New  York,  Chicago  &  St.  Louis; 
Wabash.  Grand  Opera  House,  John  A  Hamlin.  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental, 
share  only;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  42x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  33x35; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft.  CO;  fly  beam-*,  47; 
depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  full  set;  scenery,  full  set;  musical  director,  Armand 
Buiseret;  scenic  artist,  Walter  Burridge;  stage  carpenter,  John  Faust;  bill  posters,'Broad- 
way  &  Feisser's  B.  P.  Co.;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  unlimited;  rates  per 
sheet,  3c  to  4c. ;  the  itrical  teamsters,  Caryl  Young  Co.,  Garden  City  Express.  News- 
papers :  daily,  Tribune,  Times,  Inter-Ocean,  Herald,  News,  Mail,  Staats  Zeitung,  Jour- 
nal; weekly,  News  Letter  (Sat.)  Indicator,  Music  and  Drama Hotels:  Tr;mont, 

special  rates,  $2  to  $3.50;  Sherman,  same;  Palmer,  same;  Grand  Pacific,  same;  Briggs, 
$1.50  to  $2;  Merchants,  $1  to  $1.50.  St  Cloud,  same;  Commercial,  same. 

New  Chicago  Opera  House,  John  W.  Norton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,203.  (See  ad- 
vertisement). 

Haverly  Th.-atre,  C.  H.  McConnell,  manager:  seating  capacity,  2,500;  rental,  share  only; 
license  yearly.  Siz-j  of  stage,  45x70;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  33x34;  first-class 
•equipment;  musical  director,  George  Bowron;  scenic  artist,  Charles  E.  Petford;  stage 
carpenter,  A.  Mackenzie. 

Hooley's  Theatre,  R.  M.  Hooley,  manager:  seiting  capacity,  1,500;  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  45x65;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  34x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65;  depth  under  stage,  16;  traps.  Star,  Vampire,  Hamlet,  Mac- 
beth, 3  sinks,  2  bridges;  number  sets  scenery,  40;  musical  director.  Francis  Timhone; 
scenic  artist,  Charles  H.  Ritter;  stage  carpenter,  A.  H.  Bond. 

McVicker's  Theatre,  J.  H.  McVicker  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,800;  rental,  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  54x77;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  59;  depth  nnder  stage,  11;  all  usual  traps; 
musical  director,  Henry  Doehne;  scenic  artis",  J.  H.  Rogers;  stage  carpenter,John  Bairstow. 

Academy  of  Music,  Daniel  Shelby,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,000;  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  38x75;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  36x34;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  63 ;  depth  under  stage,  10 ;  traps,  6  ;  scenery  complete 
in  every  detail  ;  musical  director,  Charles  Nitschke :  scenic  artist,  Ralph  Betchel;  stage 
carpenter,  Frank  Bishop. 

Standard  Theatre,  Whitney  a  id  Dyer,  managers;  seating  capacity,  2,000;  share  only;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  69x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  35x32  ;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  20  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65  ;  depth  nnder  stage,  12  ;  traps,  3  ; 
number  sets  scenery,  45;  musical  director,  Frank  L.  Cook:  scenic  artist,  Lem  L.  Gra- 
ham; stage  carpenter,  Charles  Brownell. 

,  Criterion  Theatre,  Charles  Engle,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600,  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  60x72;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  45x36:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65:  traps,  all  kinds;  full  set  scenery;  musical  director, 
James  Morrison;  scenic  artist,  W.  J.  Drake. 

National  Theatre,  C.  K.  Mortimer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200  (play  a  stock  compa- 
ny). Size  of  stage,  50x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x30;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  34;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  all  kinds: 
ecenery  complete:  musical  director,  Jacob  Schmidt;  scenic  artist,  Thomas  J.  Curran; 
stage  carpenter,  Oliver  Hugg. 

Lyceum  Theatre  (variety),  Thomas  L.  Grenier,  manager;  John  Morrissey,  business  manager; 
seating  capacity,  2,200.  Size  of  stage,  35x28:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  48x28;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  18:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  60;  depth  under  stage, 
9;  number  sets  scenery,  15:  musical  director,  Charles  Fischer;  scenic  artist,  Thomas 
Moses;  stage  carpenter,  Benjamin  P.  Lee. 

Olympic  Theatre  (variety),  Wm.  Emmett,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100. 

Halsted  Street  Opera  House. 

Chicago  Museum,  Shelby  and  Goodwin,  managers. 

Kohl  &  Middletou's  Museums,  C.  E.  Cole  and  George  Middletoa,  managers. 


106  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Central  Music  Hall,  Milward  Adams,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,800:  rental,  one  night, 

$125;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  25x45;  no  scenery. 
Hershey  Music  Hall,  Clarence  Eddy,  manager:  seating  capacity,  800:  rental  one  night  $40, 

two  $75;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  18x35. 
Weber  Music  Hall,  Curtis  &  Mayer,  managers;  seating  capacity.  400:  rental  one  night  $25, 

three  $60;  license  $10.    Size  of  stage,  9x20. 
Far  well  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,760. 

CHRISMAN,  540.  R.  R.,  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  Western;  Wabash.  Scott's  Hall,  Isaac  Scott,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  250,  Size  of  stage,  16x23;  number  sets  scenery,  5.  Newspaper: 
Advance  (Sat ) Hotel:  Hammond. 

CLINTON,  3,500.  R.  R.,  111.  Central;  Springfield  &  Gil.;  Wabash.  Razey's  Opera 
House,  A.  W.  Razey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night,  $15;  three,  $35; 
license,  $3.50,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x45;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  9x19;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  11;  depth  under  stage,  or 
cellar,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  Z.  Dewey:  bill  poster. 
Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  100:  rates,  3c  ;  theatrical  teamster,  II. 
B.Taylor.  Newspapers:  Public  (Fri  ),  Register  (Fri.),  Tribune  (Fri  ),  advertising  rates, 
5c.per  line Hotels;  Magin,  special  rates,  $1  25  to  $1.50:  City,  special. 

COBDEN,  1,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Central.  Miller's  Opera  House,  A.  J.  Miller,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  15x40;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  6.  Newspaper:  Sentinel  (Th  ) Hotel:  Phillips',  regular  rates, 

$1.50  (special  also),  Rolff. 

CORDOVA,  450.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Johnson's  Hall,  rental  one 
night.  $4,  license  $1. 

DANVILLE,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Wabash^  Chicago,  &  Eastern  Illinois;  Indiana,  Bloomington  & 
Western;  Danville,  Olney  &  Ohio  River.  Grand  Opera  House,  Leslie  Davis,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only.  Sizeof  stage,  42x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
30x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  50:  depth 
under  stage,  9;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof .  Semon; 
stage  carpenter,  George  Kice ;  billposter,  Davis  &Co.;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 2,000;  rates,  4c;  theatrical  teamsters,  Danville  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers  : 
aaily,  News,  Commercial;  weekly,  Ledger;  (Sun.);  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract. 

Hotels:  Arlington,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2:  Aetna,  special  ;rates,  $1.50  to  $2; 

Tremont,  $1  to  $1.50. 

Lincoln  Opera  House,  Leslie  Davis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700:  rental,  one  night  $40, 
three  $100;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  sta°e,  25x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x25; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under 
stage,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  Chas.  Wyeth;  stage  carpenter, 
Geo.  A.  Kice. 

Armory  Hall;  seating  capacity,  200. 

Gaiety  Theater:  seating  capacity,  300. 

DECATUR,  14,000.  R  R.,  111.  Cen.;  111.  Midland:  Wabash:  lud.,  Bloom.  &  West.: 
Pek.,  Lin.  &  Dec.  Opera  House,  F.  W.  Haines,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000; 
rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $125;  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x60; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  45;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery,  12  ;  leader  of  orches- 
y  tra,  Olof  Bull;  stage  carpenter,  F.  W.  Haines;  bill  poster,  F.  W.  Haines;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  300  to  1,000;  rates,  '4c  :  theatrical  teamster,  Street  Railway 

Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Republican,  Herald,  Review Hotels:  St  Nicholas,  special 

rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  New  Deniug,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2:  Palace,  special  rates,  $1.25  to 
$1.50. 

DE  KALB,  2,700.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western.  Haish's  Opera  House,  Paul  H  o.m, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $15.  three  $40;  license  included. 
Size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x17;  height  from  stage  to  grooves.  15;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  ,23;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader 
of  orchestra,  Wall  Cheney;  bill  poster,  R.  Trimball;  theatrical  teamster,  C.  Whitmore. 

Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Sat.),  Review  (Th.) Hotel:  Glidden,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also). 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Illinois.  107 


DELAVAN,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton;  Peo.,  Dec.  &  Evans.  Phillips'  Opera  House,  H. 
Phillips,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $1C,  three  $20;  license,  $3;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  18x60;  full  get  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  team- 
sters, Horton  Bros.  Newspapers:  Advertiser  (Tb.),  Times  (Th.) Hotels:  Central. 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Delavan,  Rosse. 

DIXON,  4,000.  R.R.,  Chic/&  N.  W.;  111.  Cent.  Dixon  Opera  House,  John  V.  Thomas, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $65;  license,  $2.50;  share  also! 
Size  of  stage,  18x42;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  C.  M.  Cropsey;  theatrical  team- 
ster, C.  M.  Cropsey.  Newspapers:  Sun  (W.);  Telegraph  (Th) Hotels:  Nachusa, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Washington,  Waverly,  Keystone. 

Union  Hall,  S.  E.Ellis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  475:  rental,  one  night,  $15;  license,  $3. 
Size  of  stage,  14x50;  no  scenery. 

DUNDEE,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  W.  Hunt's  Hall,  H.  E.  Hunt,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
400;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  22x40;  number  sets  scenery,  7 Hotels:  Commer- 
cial, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Dundee. 

DU  QUOIN,  3,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Cent.;  St.  L.,  Alt.  &T.  H.  Elston'sHall,  William  L.  Elston, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  19x38;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  J.  W.  Hurd.  Newspapers:  Press 

(Fri.),  Tribune  (Th.) Hotels:  St.  Nicholas,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  City, 

Planter's. 

Schnuidy's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

City  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

DWIGHT,  1,600.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton:  Ind.,  III.  &  Iowa.  KepplingerHall,  George  G.  Kep- 
plinger,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $18;  license,  $3.  Size 
of  stage,  16x24;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  posters,  Kemin  &  Calkins.  Newspaper: 
Star  (Fri) Hotels:  McPherson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  SchumaBS,  Amos. 

EARLVILLE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic..  Bur.  &  Quincy ;  Rockford  &  Northern.  Robinson  Hall,  J. 
W.  Turner,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license, 
$1.50,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x50;  fair  stock  of  scenery.  Newspaper:  Leader  (F.) 
Hotels:  Wallace,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Earl. 

EDINBURG,  60).  R.  R.,  Ohio  &  Miss.  Harrington's  Hall,  Geo.  P.  Harrington,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Herald  (W.). 

EDWARDSVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Wabash,  St.  Louis  &  Pacific;  Tol.,  Cin.  &  St.  Louie.  St. 
James'  Opera  House,  H.  Kirkpatrick,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $35;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  21x26;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x26; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16J4;  depth  under 
stage,  3;  number  sets  of  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Frank  Kirkpatrick;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  250;  rates,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Tom  McCune.  Newspapers:  Re- 
publican (W.)  advertising  rates  per  line,  Inc.;  Intelligence  (W.);  advertising  rates  per  line, 

15c.;  Democrat  (Sat.),  advertising  rates  per  line,  15c Hotel:  St.  James,  special  rates, 

$1  to  $1.50.  Opera  House  connected  with  hotel  by  bridge. 

Armory  Hall,  E.  Phillip?,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400:  rental  one  night,  $8:   license, 
$3.50.    Size  of  stage,  20s20;  fair  stock  scenery. 

EFFINGHAM,  3,400.  R.  R.,  Ind.  &  111.  Southern;  111.  Central;  VandaliaLine;  Wabash.  Regis- 
ter Opera  House,  A.  Gravenhorst,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $33:  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x22;  number  sets  of  scenery,  4;  bill 
poster,  Bradford  Whitney;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Fink.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.); 
Republican  (W.) Hotels:  Efflngham.  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  St.  Louis,  Paci- 
fic, Fleming,  Western,  Ohio,  Cincinnati. 

ELGIN,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Dn  Bois  Opera  House, 
M.  W.  Du  Bois,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $65; 
license,  $5,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x30;  number  sets  scenery,  17;  bill  posters,  Barker 

&  Gates;  theatrical  teamster,  Joe  Hendricks.    Newspapers:  daily,  Frank,  News 

Hotels:  Jennings,  regular  rates,   $2  (special    also);   Nolting,  special  rates;    Kimball, 
Western,  Central,  New  Windsor,  Commercial. 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


St.  John's  House, 


39  E.  SWAN  STREET, 


BUFFALO,   -    NEW  YORK. 


J.   M.  DUSENBERRY,    Prop'r. 


This  house  has  been  thoroughly  renovated  and  refurnished  throughout,  and  under  the 
new  management,  since  April  last,  offers  to  the  travelling  public  all  the  conveniences  of  a 
first  rate  hotel.  Centrally  located,  within  five  minutes  walk  of  the  depots;  one  square  from 
the  Post  Office,  Main  Street,  and  the  Academy  of  Music. 

PROFESSIONAL    RATES. 


DARROW'S    HOTEL, 

On  the  European  Plan. 

Nos.  155  and  159  BLEECKER  ST.  [Office,  159,] 

(OPPOSITE   THE   OLD    STEWART   MANSION.) 


SINGLE  ROOMS  REDUCED    TO  joe.  and  ?sc. 

DOUBLE  ROOM  FOR   TWO,  $i  to  $8  PER   DA  Y. 


FIRST-CLASS   BAR  ATTACHED. 

FIRE  ESCAPES  AND  ALARMS  ON  EACH  AND  EVERY  FLOOR. 

SPECIAL  DEDUCTION    TO    THE   PROFESSION. 


E.   M.   DARROW,   Proprietor. 


THEATRE  DIEECTORY— Illinois.  109 

ELMWOOD,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy.  Liberty  Hall,  J.  II.  Clarke,  manager; 
rental,  one  night  $10,  share  also;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Th.),  Mes- 
eerger  (Fri.) Hctels:  Elm  wood,  Leota,  special  rates. 

EL  PASO,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Centra),  Wabash.  City  Hall.  Newspaper:  Journal  (Sat.) 
Hotel :  Campbell ;  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

EUREKA.  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  St.  Louis  &  Western;  Wabaeh.  Darst's  Hall,  Arthur  Elkin, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  $15;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage, 
12x40;  number  sets  scenery,  3.  Newspapers:  Journal  <Th).  Hote's:  Francks,  regular 
rates,  $2  (special  also);  Little. 

EVANSTON,  5,000.     R.  R.,  Chicago  &  N.  Western.    Unit  n  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Newspapers:  Index  (Sat.),  semi-weekly,  North  Western Hotels:  Avenue,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  French, Lakeside. 

KAIRBURG,  3,COO.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Du  Bois  Opera  House,  T.  A.  Du  Bois,  manager:  seat- 
ing capacity,  1,COO;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $24;  license,  $1  to  $2.  Size  of  stage, 
20x50;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  posters,  Du  Bois  &  Murdoch.  Newspaper:  Inde- 
pendent Blade  (Sat.) Hotel :  Fairbnrg,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

FARMER  CITY,  2,000.  R.  R.,IllinoisCentral;  Ind.,  Bloom  &Western.  Bean's  Opera  House, 
Bean  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $20,  license,  $2; 
share  also.  Size  of  stfge,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Jos.  Ball. 

Newspapers:  Journal  (Fri.);  Reaper  (Sat.) Hotels:  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Central. 
Germania  Hall,  R.  Hefti,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rent,  share  also. 

FARMINGTON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Iowa;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Opera  House, 
Heaton  &  Yates,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25, 
license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16xCO;  number  sets  scenery,  12.  News- 
papers:  Bugle  (F.),  Home  Visitor  (F.) Hotels:  Farmington,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also),  Excelsior,  Mason. 

FKEEBURY,  1,100.  R.  R.,  Cairo  Short  Line.  Freeburg  Saengerhall,  officers  of  the  Frre- 
burg  Saengerbund;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $3.  Size  of 
stage,  14x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14 Hotels:  Freeburg,  St.  Clair. 

FREEPORT,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwefrtern;  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul; 
Illinois  Central.  Wilcoxon  Opera  House,  M.  H.  Wilcoxon,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
800;  rental,  share  f>nly;  license,  $3  to  $6.  Size  of  stage,  24x23;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  17x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14J£;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22; 
depth  under  stage,  8;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Henry  Schroeder; 
bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamsters,  Crane  &  Estabrook.  Newspapers  : 
daily,  Journal,  Bulletin;  weekly,  Journal  (Wed  ),  Bulletin  (Th.),  Democrat  (Sat.),  B&nner 

(Sat.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract Hotels:  Biewster,  Clifton,  Pennsylvania, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Germania  Hall,  R  Hefti,  manager;  seating  capacity.  800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $65; 
license,  £.3  to  $6.  Sixe  of  stage,  "4x26;  number  sets  scenery,  10. 

Aimory  Hall,  John  Waltz,  manager. 

FULTON,  2,000.  R.  R., Chicago  &  North  Western;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul,  yus-ic  Hall,  A. 
H.  Hansen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three  $15.  Size  of  stage, 
25x15;  number  sets  scenery,  1.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly,  Journal;  weekly,  Star  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Robinson,  regular  $2,  (special  also):  Union,  Junction,  Central. 

College  Hall,  A.  A.  Griffith,  manager;  seating  capacity.  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $5,  to  $10, 
three  $15  to  $25;  license,  $2  to  $3;  number  ms  scenery,  4. 

GALENA,  7/00.  R.JR.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  111.  Central.  Turner  Fall,  Chas.  Schreever, 
manager  :  seating  capacity,  1,000  ;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $5,S  license  included; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  t cenery.  10;  bill  poster,  care  Gazette  office: 
theatrical  teamster,  Joe  Brown.  Newspapers:  daily,  Gazette:  weekly,  Industrial  Press 
(Th  ) Hotels:  Eurtpean, regular  $2,  (special  alto):  De  8<to.  regular  $2 (special  also'*. 

Gakna  Atheracum,  Wm.  L.  Metzgf  r,  manager. 

Davis  Hall :  seating  capacity,  600." 


110  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


GALESBURG,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.    Opera  House,  Nick  Brelchwald, 
manager;  seating  capacity,   1,200;  rental,  one  night,  $35;  share  also,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  38x30;  bill  poster,  Frank  B.   Kirch;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Johnson. 
Newspapers;  daily,  Republican,   Register:   weekly,  Plaindealer,  (Fri.t,  Press  and  People 
(Fri.) ........ Hotels:  Union,  regular  rates  $-2  (special  also);  Brown's,  regular  rates  $2 

(.special  also). 

GALVA.  3,000.    R.  R..  Chic.,  Burl.  &  Quincy;    Rock  Island  &  Peoria.    Liberal  Hall,  C.  E. 
Davis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $'20;  license,  $1  to  $2. 
Size  of  stage,  11x21;  number  sets  scenery,  5;   billposter,  T.  W.Patterson;  theatrical 
teamster,  Wm.  Douge.    Newspapers:    News  (Th.),  Standard  (Fri.) ...... Hotels:  Albro, 

City,  Baker,  Galva. 

Temperance  Hall,  G.  W.  Hought,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental  one  night,  $iO; 
license,  §2,  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  4. 

GENESEO,  3,500.  R  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Freeman's  Hall,  Pliny  Freeman, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $20,  license  included.  Size  of  stage. 
20x24;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  Jas.  Bracken.  Newspapers:  News  (Th. 
Republic  (Fri.) ...... Hotels:  Geneseo,  regular  $2  (special  also),  Cify. 

GENEVA,  1,500.  RR.,  Chicago  &  North  Western;  Chicago,  Burl.  &  Quincy.  School  Hall, 
John  H.  Green,  manager;  rental,  one  night  $6;  three,  $18.  Size  of  stage,  17x39;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  10x16;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10J4;  number  sets  scenery,  9: 
theatrical  teamster,  Archie  Scott.  Newspapers:  Republican  (Fri.);  advertising  rates,  5c; 
per  line, : 50c.  per  inch.  Hotels:  Union;  special  rates,  $1. 

GIBSON  CITY,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central;  Lake  Erie  &  Western:  Wabash.  Union  Hall, 
J.  B.  Lott,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $5;  three,  $12;  license,  $2. 
Size  of  stage,  16x16;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Bartell.  Newspapers: 
Enterprise  (Th.);  Courier  (F.)  ..  ..Hotels:  Gault,  regular  $2  (special  also). 

GOLCONDA,  1,400.  Pierce's  Hall,  D.  G.  Thompson,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600:  fair 
stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Fri.) ...... Hotels:  Field,  regular $2. 

GRAYVILLE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Peoria,  Decatur  &  Evansville;  Wabash.  Band  Hall,  W.  W. 
Coulter,  manager;"s-ating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night,  $5;  three,  $14;  license,  $1  to  $3. 
Size  of  stage,  12x15;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  W.  W.  Coulter;  theatrical  teamster,  Coles 
Bros.  Newspapers:  Independent  (Th.) ..... Hotels:  Mitchell,  regular  $2  (special  also); 
Grayville,  Rigall,  Butlor. 

Cooke's  Opera  House,  Ben  S.  Marsh,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night, 
$15;  license,  $3;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  21x28;  number  sets  scenery,  15. 

GREENVILLE,  2,500.    R.  R  ,  Vandalia  Line.    Armory  Hall,   Ward  Reid,  manager ;  seating 
capacity,  500 ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $2.2;  license,  $3  ;  share  also.    Size  of  stage, 
Is         25x50  ;  number  sets  scenery,  4  ;   bill  poster,   Will.  J.  Fouks.    Newspapers  :  Advocate, 
(Th.),  Sun  (F.) ...... Hotels:  Thomas,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Franklin. 

GRIGGSVILLE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Wabash,  St.  Louis  &  Pacific.  Simmon's  Hall,  L.  W.  Mc- 
Mahan,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  325  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20  ;  license,  $1. 
Size  of  stage,  13x34  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  9x17  ;  depth  under  stage,  3J<j  feet ; 
traps,  2  ;  number  sets  scenery,  3  ;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  M.  Cree.  Newspaper :  Inde- 
pendent Press  (Th.) ...... Hotel :  Cree  House  ;  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

HARVARD  JUNCTION,  1.800.    R.  R,,  Chicago  &  N.  Western;  Kenosha  and  Rockford. 
Ayer's  Hall,  G.  Ayer,  manager  :  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $10  ;  license,  $3 
to  $5  ;  number  sets  scenery,  8.    Newspaper:  Independent  (Fri.) ...... Hotels:  Harvard, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Ayers. 

HAVANA,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Wabash.    Andrtis  Hall,  Ransdell  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capa- 
city, 300  ;  rental,  one  night,  $10  ;  license,  $3.    Siz  3  of  stage,  22x40  ;  fair  stock  scenery; 
bill  poster,  Peter  Lindberg.    Newspapers  :  Republican  (F.),  Democrat  (F.I ...... Hotels  : 

Taylor,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Mason. 

HENRY,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Bickerman's  Opera  House,  J. 
Watercolt  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  22x40; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Illinois.  \\\ 


stage,  4}4  ;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  orchestra,  Henry  Cornet  Band;  scenic  artist, 
Ruggles;  stage  carpenter,  Sam  Sperry;  bill  poster,  Sam  Sperry;   theatrical  teamster,  Pas- 

kell  House.    Newspapers:  Republican  (Th.) Hotels  :  Paskell,  special  rates,  $1.25; 

Camp,  special  rates,  $1.  t 

HOOPESTON,  2,000.      R.  R.,  Chicago  &  E.  Illinois  ;  Lake  Erie  &  Western.     McFerren'a 

Opera  House,  J.  S.  McFerren,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,         ^ 
three  $30;  license,  $1  to  $2.    Size  of  stage,  20x24;   number  sets  scenery,  6:  bill  poster,  T. 
B.  Tennery.    Newspapers     daily,  Chronicle;   weekly,  Journal  (Tu. )  Hotels  :  Dick- 
over,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central,  Arlington,  Phoenix. 

Clark's  Hall,  W.  R.  Clark,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three 
$14:  license,  $2.    Size  of  stage,  18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  7. 

HYDE  PARK.  55,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Central.  Flood  Hall,  Dr.  J.  R.  Flood,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $2J  to  $25,  three  $00;  no  license.  Size  i  f  stage,  16x30° 
no  scenery.  Newspaper:  Herald. 

JACKSONVILLE,  1,200.  R.R.,  Wabash.  St.  L.  &  Pac.;  P., P.  &  J.;  Chicago  &  Alton.;  Jack- 
sonville, South  East  &  North  West.  Strawn's  Opera  House,  Frank  C.  Taylor,  ,/ 
manager;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  share  only;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  15x50; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12:  depth  under  stage, 
3:  number  sets  scenery,  10  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  Reuben  Clarke  ;  stage  carpenter, 
James  Hayden;  bill  poster,  Geo.  W.  Starks;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,500; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  D.  C.  McCoy.  Newspapers:  daily.  Journal, 

Courier Hotels:    Dunlap,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  J2.50:  Rataschak,  special  rates, 

$1.50  to  $2;  Southern,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2. 

The  Odeon,  L.  W.  Chambers,  manager;  seating  capacity,  530:    rental  one  night,  $10  to 
$15;  small  stock  scenery. 

JERSEYVILLE,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Wabash,  St.  L.  &  Pac.  Willinger  Opera 
House,  Shephard  &  Cory,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $15  ; 
license,  $2.30.  Size  of  stage,  17x20;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  posters,  I/ 
Shephard  &  Cory;  theatrical  teamster,  James  Finck.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.), 
advertising  rates  yearly  co'ntract  ;  Republican  Express  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  yearly 
contract;  Independent  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels:  Com- 
mercial, special  rates,  $1.35;  National,  special  rates,  $1;  Jersey,  special  rates,  $1. 

JOLIET,  20,00?.  R.R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  C.  R.  I.  &  P.;  M.  C.;  Ch.  &  S.W.  Opera  House 
E.S.Barney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  950;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $100,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  36x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x30;  height  from  stage, 
to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  38;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  3;  r 
number  sets  scenery,  30;  musical  director,  Jos.  Bayne;  stage  carpenter,  T.  Hasey;  bill 
poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ; 
theatrical  teamster,  E.  F.  Palmer.  Newspapers:  daily,  Press,  advertising  rates  per 

inch,  50c.:   Republic  (Sun.),  advertising   rates  per  inch.  50c Hotels:  St.  Nicholas, 

special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1  50;  Short's,  special  rates.  $1.25  to  $1.50:  Robertson's,  special 
rates.  $1.25  to  $1.50. 
Robesson  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

KANKAKEE,  6,500.    R.R.,  Cin.  Ind.  St.   Louis  &  Chic.;  111.  Central;  Ind.  111.   &  Iowa.  , 

Kankakee  Opera  House,  F.  Swannell,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night        y 
$15,  three  $35;  license,  $3;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x22;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  1 

poster,  Geo.  Keady.    Newspapers:  Gazette  (Th.),  Times  (W.) Hotels:    Commercial,          NK 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central,  special  rates. 

KEITHSBURGH,  1,500.    R.R.,  Central  of   Iowa;  Chicago,  Burlington,  &  Quincy.     Opera 

House,  Tom.  A.  Marshall,  manager;   seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  , 

$45;  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  15x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;          [^ 
depth  under  stage,  8 ;    traps,  2 ;    number  sets  scenery,  6  ;    leader  of  orchestra,  Wm, 
Kolkenbecfe,  Jr.;    stage  carpenter,  Win.  Green  ;    bill  poster,  Jno.  C.  Pursal ;    theatrical 
teamster,  Wm.  Trick.     Newspapers  :    Times  (Wed.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,   $1; 
News  (Th.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1 Hotel :  Central,  special  rates,  $1.25. 


112  HARRY  MINERS  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


MARG    GAMBIER, 

Photographer, 


859    BROADWAY, 


One  door  above  lyth  St.  NEW  YORK. 


Character  and  Comedy. 


Address:  WALLACK'S     THEATRE. 


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KEWANEE,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Liberty  Hall;  seating  capacity, 
500;  rental,  one  night  810.  Size  of  stage,  18x38.  Newspapers:  Courier  (Wed.),  Inde- 
pendent (Th  )  ......  Hotel:  Kewanee,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

KNOXVILLE,  2,000.    R.  B.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.    City  Hall;  seating  capacity, 
500;  rental  one  night,  $10.     Size  of  stage,  20x30;  no  scenery.    Newspaper:  Republican 
(Wed)-  ........  Hotels:    Hebard,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also);    Knoxville, 

Virginia. 

LACON,  2,400.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton.     Rose's  Opera  House,  T.  H.  Rose,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x40;  num- 
ber sets  ecenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Arno  Anskie;  theatr.cal  teamster,  \Vm.  Keil.    Newspa- 
pers :  Journal  (Wed).,  Democrat  (Fri.)  ......  Hotels:  Tag^art,  regular  rates,  $3  (special 

also);  Rose. 

Stire  Hall,  Stire  &  Gell,  managers;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,    one  night    $10,  three 
$24:  license,  $2.    Size  of  stage,  16x20;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

LANARK,  2,000.    R.  R.,  CMcago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.    Hess  Opera  House,  W.  H.  Hess, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  [600;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60:  share  also,  license  in-          I 
eluded.    Size  of  stage,  20x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,   12x18;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  10;  height  from   stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets 
scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  W.  G.  Staley;  number  of  sheets  can  accomodate,  150;  rates  per 
sheet,  4c.    Newspapers:  Gazette  (Wed.),  advertising  iateg,  5c  per  line;  News  (Fri  ),  5c 
per  line  ......  Hotels:  Lanark,  special  rates,  $1  ;  Germania,  special  rates,  $1. 

Sherwood's  Hall,  Geo.  W.  Sherwood,  manager;  seating  capacity,  3:0. 

LA  SALLE,  10,000.    R.  R..  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pac'flc;  Illinois  Central.    Turner  Hall, 

W.  E.  Birkenbuell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,    three  §50:        /  / 
license,  $5;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  C'has. 
McFredon;    theatrical  teamster,    M.  Corcoran.     Newspapers:   Express  (Fri.);   Times 
(Sat.);  Democrat  Press  (Th.)  ......  Hotels:  Harrison,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  City, 

La  Salle. 

Oriental  Hall,  H.  H.  Meadows,  manager;   seating  capacity,  COO;  rental,  one   night  $10, 
three  $25;  license,  $5;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x29;  fair  stock  scenery. 

Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  1000. 

LENA,  1,520.    R.  R.,  Ills.  Central.     Seine's  Opera  House,  F.  E.  Beine,  manager  ;   seating 
capacity,  450  ;    rental,  one  night  $9  ;    license,  $1.     Size  of  stage,  14x22  ;    fair  stock 
scenery.    Newspaper:  Star  (Fri.)  ......  Hotels:  White,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Lena. 


.  1,600.    R.  R.,  Ind.  Bloom.  &  Western  ;    Wabash.    Smith  &  Murray's  Hall,  Smith         .  .• 
&  Murray,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  600.    Size  of  stage,  20x44  ;    fair  stock  scenery.        ™ 
Newspaper:    Enterprise  (Fri.)  ......  Hotels:    Keenan,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

LeRoy. 

Young's  Hall,  D.  Young,  manager  ;   seating  capacity,  400  ;   rental,  one  night  $5,  three 
$10  ;  license,  $2.    Number  sets  scenery,  5. 

LEWISTON,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.     Beadle's  Opera  House,  W.  T. 
Davidson,  manager  ;   seating  capacity,  850  ;    rental,  one  night  $10  ;  license,  $3  ;  share 
also.    Size  of  stage,  20x40  ;    fair  stock  scenery  ;    bill   posters,   Barrett   &   Weaver. 
Newspapers:     News(Th.);  Democrat  (Wed.)  ......  Hotels:    Standard,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also). 

LINCOLN,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton  ;  Peoria,  Decatur  &  Evansville  ;  Wabash. 
Gillett's  Hall,  Jas.  H.  Hill,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $18, 
three  $40  ;  license,  $4  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x30  ;  full  set  scenery  ;  bill  poster, 
Chas.  Hnmmell.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Journal  ;  weekly,  Herald  (Th.),  Tribune  (Fri.), 
Times  (Th.)  .....  Hotels  :  Lincoln,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also)  ;  Commercial  (special 
also);  Spitly. 

Opera  House,  W.  W.  Stokes,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental  -  license,  $4  ;  share 
also.    Size  of  stage,  18x30. 

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LITCHFIELD,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Ind.  &  St.  Louis;  Jacksonville  South  Eastern  ;  Wabash. 
City  Hall,  City  Marshall,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  400  :  rental,  one  night  §8,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  14x24  ;  fair  stock  scenery  ;  bill  poster,  Jno.  W.  Burns. 

Newspapers:  Advocate,  (Sat.),  Courier  (Th.),  Monitor  (Sat) Hotels:  Phoenix, 

regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Bowlby,  special,  Central,  Planter's. 

German  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Ferguson's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

LOCKPORT,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton.  Norton's  Opera  House,  George  B.  Noitou, 
manager:  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  §45,  license  included;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  18x42;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster, 

^G.  B.  Norton.  Newspapers:  Phoenix  (Th.),  Commercial  Advertiser  (Th.) Hotel: 
City. 

Lull  &  Lynde's  Hall,  Lull  &  Lynde,  managers;  seating  capacity, 300.    Size  of  stage,  12x20; 
no  scenery. 

MACOMB,  400.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Qnincy.  Chandler's  Opera  House.  Charles 
T.  Chandler,  manager;  seating  capacity.  900;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  §20,  license, 
$3.50.  Size  of  stage,  22x50;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  J.  H.  Smith.  News- 
papers: Eagle  (Sat.),  By-stander  (W.) Hotels:  Miller,  regular  rates,  $2  to  §3  (special 

also):  St.  Elmo,  Randolph. 

MARSEILLES,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Occidental  Hall,  J.  Gage, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  87-15,  three  §15;  no  license.  Size  of 
stage,  18x20;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  William  Knickerbocker;  theatrical  teamster,  P. 

Dittmann.     Newspaper:    Register    (Sat.) Hotels:   Beckwith,    regular    rates,    $2 

(special  also);  Marseilles. 

MAKENGO,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Marengo  Opera  House,  R.  M.  Patrick, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75,  share  also,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  25x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x24;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves.  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26 ;  depth  under  stage,  5;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  scenic  artist,  Moses;  stage  carpenter,  Duar:  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number 
of  sheets  can  accommodate,  50;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  B.  South.  Newspaper:  Repub- 
lican, (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line Hotel:  Ryder,  special  rates,  SI  25. 

Lansing  Hall. 

MARSHALL.  1,900.    R.  R.,  Vandalia  Line:  Wabash.    Armory  Hall.    Newspapers:  Herald 

.  (Tn.),  Illinoian  (Sat),  Messenger  (W.) Hotel:  Sherman,  regular  rates  $1.50  (special 

also). 

MASON  CITY,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton:  Wabash.  La  Forge  Hall,  Welles  Corey, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental  one  night,  §8:  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  15x20;  number  sets  scenery.  4:  bill  poster,  Henry  Kile;  theatrical  teamster.  A.  A. 

Broker.    Newspapers:  Independent  (Fri.),  Journal  (Fri.) Hotels:  Sherman,  regular 

rates.  §2  to  $3 (special  also);  St.  Nicholas. 

MATTOON,  8.000.    R.  R..  Illinois  Central:  Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis  (Bee  Line);  Peoria, 
Decatur  &  Evansville.    Dole's  Opera  House,  John  W.  Hanna,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
800:  rental,  one  night  $25,  three,  $60;  license,  $3.50;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x40; 
i/        size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x25;  height  from  stage  bo  grooves,  13:  height  from  stage 
*  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  under  stage,  6:  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;   leader  of  or- 

chestra, George  Gibler;  bill  poster,  J.  W.  Hanna;  number  sheets  can  accommodate.  350; 
rate  per  sheet,  4c:  theatrical  teamster,  Harry  Sinsobaugh.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Journal; 
advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Gazette  (F.),  Commercial  (Th.),  Sun  (Sun). 

Hotels:  Dole's  House,  special  rates.  $1.50  to  $3:  Essex  House,  special  rates,  §1.50  to 

$2;  Ducker,  special  rates.  $1. 
Union  Hall:  seating  capacity,  500. 

McHENRY,  2,313.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Riverside  Hall,  H.  E.  Wightman.  man- 
ager; seating  capacity.  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $5.  three  §8;  no  license.  No  stage.  News- 
paper :  Plaindealer  (Wed.) Hotel :  Riverside. 


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McLEANSBORO,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville.    Shoemaker's  Opera  House,  J.  M.        \s 
Shoemaker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental  one  night,  $10;  license,  $1.50;  share 
also.    Size  of  stage,  16x38;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  S.  L.  Braden.    Newspa- 
per: Times  (Wed.) Hotels:  Sharp,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also),  Grand  Cen- 
tral. 

MENDOTA.  4,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Bur.  &  Quiucy;  111.  Central.  Washington  Hall,  Worm- 
ley  &  Burkhards,  managars;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $30; 
license  $5.  Size  of  stage,  26x50;  bill  poster,  H.  Bunker.  Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Fri.),  Post 

iSat.),  Reporter   (Sat.) Hotels:  Passenger,  regular   rates;    $2   (special  also);    St. 

James. 

METAMORA,  1,700.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton,  Phcenix  Hall,  L.  Portman,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  £00;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  20x25;  no  scenery.  News- 
papers: Sentinel  (Th.) Hotels:  Spiers,  Metamora,  Bosworth. 

MIXONK,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  St.  L.  &  Western;  111.  Central.  Opera  House,  Louis  Licht- 
enstein,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  license,  $2; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x22;  number  seta  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Henry  Hinkle; 
theatrical  teamster,  T.  P.  Clark.  Newspapers:  Blade  (Th.),  Journal  (Sat),  News  (Fri.) 
Hotels:  Webber,  regular  rates,  $2.00  (special  also);  Lee,  Commercial. 

MOLINE,  9,000.  R.  R  ,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Chicago,  Bur.  &  Quincy;  Chicago, 
Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Wagner's  Opera  House,  Wm.  F.  Cram,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900; 
rental,  one  night  $40.  three  $100,  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  32x56;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  22x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18:  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  30:  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  leader  of  orchestra,  M. 
Schillinger;  stage  carpenter.  George  Ritter;  bill  poster,  D.  M.  Mabie;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  1,500;  rates  per  sbeet,  SJ^c.;  theatrical  teamster,  L.  P.  Nelson.  News- 
papers: daily,  Dispatch,  Republican,  advertising  rate  per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Keator, 

Peal's,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Timm'sHall,  Ed.  Kittilsen,  manager:  seating  capacity,  400. 
Christy's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

MOMENCE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Eastern  Illinois;  Indiana,  Illinois  &  Iowa.  Worcester 
&  Lane's  Hall,  B.  F.  Holly,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10, 
three  $15;  license,  $1.50.  Size  of  stage,  20x25;  number  sets  scenery,  10.  Newspaper: 
Reporter  (Th.) Hotels:  Duval,  National. 

MONMOUTH,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Central  .Iowa;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Opera  House, 
C.  Schultz,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  26x36;  number 
sets  scenery,  13;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Richard  O'Connell. 
Newspapers:  daily.  Gazette;  weekly,  Atlas  (Fri.);  Review  (Fri.) Hotels:  Commer- 
cial, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Baldwin,  Windsor. 

Claycomb's  Hall,  Scott  Bros.  &  Co.,  managers:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10 
to  $25,  three  $30;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  20x50. 

MONTICELLO,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Rhoads  Opera  Hall,  N.  E.  Rhoads,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $1  to  $3;  share  also.  Size 
of  stage,  16x40;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Wes.  Trego.  Newspapers:  Bulle- 
tin (Th.),  Herald  (Wed.)  Hotels:  Sayre,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Monticello, 

National. 

MORRIS,  5,000.  R.  R..  Chicago,  Rock  [gland  &  Pacific.  Hull's  Opera  House,  B.  B.  Hull, 
manager,  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license,  $3  50.  Size  of 
stage.  17x34;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  William  Floyd;  theatrical  teamster, 

Wm.  Allen.    Newspapers:  daily,  News;  weekly,  Herald  (Fri.),  Independent  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Hopkins,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Carson,   Wagner. 

MORRISON,  2,COD.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Nor.  West.  Library  Hall,  J.  M.  Cobleigh,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $1  to  $3.  Size  of  stage,  18x40; 
number  sets  scenery,  7;  billposter,  E.  H.  Graves.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Fri),  Sentinel 

(Th.) Hotels  :  Revere,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Morrison. 

Milne's  Opera  House,  C.  Quackenbtish,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night 
$10;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x36;  fair  stock  scenery. 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Illinois.  117 


MOUNT  CARMEL,  2,500.  R.  R .,  Wab.,  Louis.,  Evans.  &  St.  L.  Sailer's  Hall,  Sebastian 
Seiler,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  §10,  three  §35;  license,  §1.50  to 
53.50.  Size  of  stage,  15x40;  no  scenery.  Newspapers:  Register  (Th.i,  Republican  (Fri.) 
Hotels  :  Grand  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Mansion. 

MOUNT  CARROLL,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic., Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Union  Hall,  A.  H.  Lichty,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three  $18;  license,  $1;  share  also.  Size  of 

s-tage,   14x23;  number  sets  scenery,  3.    Newspapers:  Herald  (Fri.),  Mirror  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Lake,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Jones. 

MOUNT  MORRIS,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Iowa.    Seibert  Hall,  Peter  Knodles,  manager;  seat-  / 

ing  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §5  to  $10:  license,  $1  to  $1.50;  share  also.    Size  of       Ir 

stage,  12x40;    bill  poster,  F.  F.  Skinner.     Newspaper:    Democrat    (Th.) Hotels: 

Webb,  Blair. 

MOUNT  STERLING,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Opera  House.  E.  C.  Brockman,  manager. 
Newspapers:  Message  (Sat.),  Gazette  (Th.),  Democrat  (Sat.) .  .  ..Hotel:  Tinnen,  regular 
ratec ,  $2  (special  also). 

MOUNT  VERNON,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville:  Evansville  &  St.  Louis.   Shattaus 

Hall,  A.  C.  Johnson  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  350;  ren'al,  one  night  $8,  three        ^ 
$15;  license,   $1  to  $2.    Size  of  stage,    18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  H. 

Taylor.    Newspapers:  Exponent  (Wed.),  News  (Th.) Hotel:  Continental,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MURPHYSBORO,  3,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis  &  Cairo;  St.  Louis  Coal;  Grand  Tower  &  Carbon- 
dale.  Desberger's  Hall,  L.  Hammer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night 
$10,  three  $20:  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  18x43;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  News- 
papers: Independent  (Fri.),  Era  (Fri.) .Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $3  (special 

also);  Logan. 

NAPERVILLE,  2,100.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.    Scott's  Hall,  Willard  Scott  &          i/ 
Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10;  fair  stock  scenery;    bill 
poster,  Fred.  Orcott.    Newspapaper:  Clarion  (Wed.) Hotel :  American,  special  rates. 

NASHVILLE,  2,000.    R.  R.,   Nashville,  Chattanooga  &  St.  Louis.    Music  Hall;    seating 

capacity,  450 ;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers :  Democrat  ( Fri.),  Journal  (Fri.) Hotel : 

Buckeye,  special  rites. 

NAUVOO,  2,500.  R.  R.,  C.,  B.  &  Q  City  Hall;  John  Haas,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500; 
rental,  one  night  $5,  three  $10;  license,  $1  to  $10.  Size  of  stage,  14x16;  no  scenery;  bill 

poster,  John  Haas.    Newspaper  :    Independent  (Fri . ) Hotels :  Temple,  Winslow, 

Nauvoo . 

NEWTON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Peoria,  Decatur  &  Evansville;  Indiana  &  Illinois  Southern. 
Johnson's  Opera  House,  S.  Johnson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental  (share  only); 
no  license.  Size  of  stage,  23x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  lixlS;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Press  (Wed.)  Times  Mentor 
(Wed.) Hotels:  American,  special  rates,  $1;  Gilmore. 

OD2LL,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton.  Howard  Hall,  J.  K.  Howard,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 400;  rental,  one  night  $3,  three  $12;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  16x£0;  fair  stock 
scenery.  Newspaper:  Centennial  (Th.) Hotel:  Strawn. 

OHIO,  400.  R.  R  ,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy.  Township  Hall,  Peter  J.  Conrad,  manager;  rental, 
one  night  $5;  license,  $2. 

ONLEY,  3,558.  R.  R.,  Danville,  Olney  &  Ohio  River;  Ohio  &  Miss.;  Peoria,  Decatur  & 
Evansville.  Opera  House,  Powers  &Shultz,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental, 
one  night  $25;  license,  $3.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  23x42;  number  sets  scenery,  14: 

bill  poster,  Newson.  Newspapers:  Republican  (Wed.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels: 

Commercial,  regular  $2  (special  also);  Hathaway,  National,  Olney. 

OREGON,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Iowa  Union  Hall,  Chas.  J.  Nohe,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license,  $1  to  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  20x40 
size  pf  proscenium  opening,  10x18;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 


118  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

5:  bill  poster.  Frank  Emerson.      Newspapers:  Keporter  (Wed.).  Independent  (Wed.) 
Hotels:  Sinniesippi,  special  rates,  $1  to  §1,50:  American,  special  rates,  $1. 


OTTAWA,  18,000.  R.  R..  Chi.,  Bur.  &  Quincy;  Chi.,  Rock  Island  &  Pac.  Opera  House, 
F.  A.  Sherwood,  manager:  seating  capacity  900;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  32x58; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  38:  depth  under 
stage,  8;  number  sets  scenery,  20:  bill  poster.  Opera  House:  theatrical  teamster.  J.  E. 
Caren.  Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  Times;  weekly,  Globe.  (Sat) Hotels:  Clif- 
ton, special  rates,  $1.^0;  White's,  special  rates,  §1.25. 
Turners'  Hal),  seating  capacity,  600. 

PANA,  3,200.  R.  R.,  III.  Central;  O.  &  Miss.:  Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis.  Hay  ward  Opera 
House;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25.  license,  £5.  Size  of  stage. 
14x22;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Moses  Bray.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Sat.), 

Palladium  (Sat. ) Hotels:  St.  James,  regular  rates,  £2  to  £2  50,  i  special  also  i;  City. 

Central. 

PARIS.  6.COO.  R.  R.,I11.  Midland;  Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis;  Wabash.  Opera  Hall.  L.  A.  G. 
Shoaff,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20.  three  £50,  license,  «5;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  22x24;  number  sets  scenery,  7:  bill  poster,  L.  A.  G.  Shoaff.  News- 
papers: semi-weekly, Times,  Beacon  (Fri.),  Gazette  (W.) Hotels:  Paris,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Grand  Central. 

PAXTON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Ills.  Central;  Lake  Erie  &  Western.  Clark's  Hall,  T.  M.  King, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  §2.  Size  of  stage,  16x30; 
fair  stock  scenery:  bill  poster,  G.  M.  Hawley.  Newspapers:  Register  (Wed.  i,  Record  i  Th.) 
Hotels:  Blackstone.  regular  rates.  $2  (special  also);  Occidental. 

PEKIN,  6,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  St.  Lou  e  &  Western;  Ind  ,  Bloom.  &  Western;  Peoria.  De- 
catnr  &  Evansville;  Wabash.  Empire  Hall,  C.  B.  Cummings,  manager;  seating  capacity, 

/500;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $3.25.    Size  of  stage,  30x66;  number  sets  scenery.  ','; 
bill  poster,  A.  S.  Massey;  theatrical  teamster.  F.  S.  Young.    Newspapers:  daily.  Times; 

weekly,  Republican  (Th  ) Hotels:  Woodward,  regular  rates,  £2  (special  also):  Bemis, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  White,  Planters'. 

PEORIA,  30,000.  R.  R  ,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Chicago,  Burl.  &  Quincy;  Cen- 
tral Iowa,;  Wabash;  111.  Mid.;  Bloom.  &  Western;  Peoria,  Dec.  <t  Evans.:  Rock 
Island  &  Peoria.  Grand  Opera  House,  J.  B.  Barnes,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  2.060: 
rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  42x72:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20:  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  60:  depth  under  stage,  10;  complete  set  scenery;  bill  poster.  Opera 
\/  House;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  Clarkson,  Newspapers:  daily.  Democrat.  Review.  Free- 
man, Journal Hotels  :  Peoria,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also;  Merchants'.  National, 

regular  rates,  $2  to  2.50  (special  also). 

Rouse's  Opera  House,  R.  Rouse,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  nigs 
three  $70;  license,  $5  to  §10.    Size  of  stage,  30x45;   height  from  stage  to  grooves,  ll^jj; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,   15;  depth  under  stage,  6;  complete  set  scenery;  bill 
poster,  M.  Kaufman. 

Academy  of  Music,    E.  M.  Jackman,  manager;   seating  capacity,   1,500     Size  of 
32x64. 

Turner's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Gable's  Adelphi  Theatre  (variety). 

PERU,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Turner's  Hall,  Hiram  Denning, 
manager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $37.50;  license  $3,  share 
also.  S'ze  of  stage,  30x30;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  John  Baugert.  News- 
papers:  Express,  Herald  (W.) Hotels:  Chambers,  regular  rates,  §i  (special  alsoi: 

Twin  City. 
City  Hall,  seating  capacity,  300:  rental,  one  night  $12.    No  scenery. 

PETERSBURGH,  3000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Wabash.  Harris  Guards  Opera 
House,  C.  E.  McDougall,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
$35;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x45;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster, 


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J.  C.  Bishop.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Sat.),  Herald  (Fri.i,  Observer  <SaO Hotels: 

St.  Charles,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Menard. 

PITTSFIELD,  3,000,  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Fishell's  Opera  House,  Albert  Fifhell,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  §60,  license  included;  share  also.  Size 
of  stage,  23x40;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  billposter,  A.  Kohn;  theatrical  teamster,  L. 

Leonard.    Newspapers:    Herald  (Wed.),  Old  Flag  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels: 

Pittsfleld,  regular  rates,  $2  (specsalalso);  Mansion. 

POLO,  2,000.     R.  R.,  Ills.  Central.    City  Hall.  Funk  &  Petrie,  managers  ;    seating  capacity, 

500  ;    rental,  one  night  $10,  three  §20  ;    license,  §2.    Size  of  stage,  14x23;  number  sets         i/ 

scenery,  7.    Newspapers:    semi- weekly,  Clipper,  Press  (Sat.) Hotels:    Exchange, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

PONTIAC,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  St.  Louis  ;  Illinois  Central  :  Wabssh.  Lord's  Opera 
House,  Wallace  Lord,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  §36  ; 
license,  §1.  Size  of  stage,  18x40  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10  ;  depth  under  s-tage, 
5  ;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery,  6  ;  bill  posters,  Scatterday  &  Blackmore  :  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  500  ;  rates  per  sheet,  3)^c.;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  Blackmore. 

Newspapers:  Sentinel  (Fri.),  Free  Trader  and  Observer  (Fri.),  Gazette  (Th.) Hotel  : 

Phoenix,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

PRINCETON,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Opera  Hall,  C.  L.  Patterson, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §12,  three  §30;  license,  $1  to  §3  :  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  20x18;  number  sets  scenery,  8  :  bill  poster,  J.  Schlieman. 

Newspapers:    News  (Tu.),  Republican  (Th.),  Tribune  (Fri.) Hotels:    American, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  National. 

PROPHETSTOWN,   1,200.     R.  R,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.    Shole's  Hall.  J  Sholes, 

manager;    seating  capacity,  400  ;    rental,  one  night  $5.     Newspaper:  Spike  (Sat.) 

Hotel:  Seeley,  regular  rates.  $2  (special  also). 

PULLMAN,  8,000.     R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Atlantic;   Ills.  Central;    Mich.  Central.    Arcade 

Theatre,  G.  W.  Hackney,  manager:    seating  capacity,  900;  rental shire  only.    Size  of 

stage,  23x63  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x28  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  19  ; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33%  ;  depth  under  stage,  7  ;  fall  set  scenery  ;  bill 
poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Suburban  Enterprise Hotel:  Florence. 

QUINCY,  42,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Burl.  &  Quincy;  Wabash;  St.  L.,  K.  &.  N.  W.;  Hannibal  & 
St.  Joseph.  Opera  House,  P.  A.  Marks,  [manager;  seating  capacity,  200;  rental,  share 
only;  license,  §5.50.  Size  of  stage,  40x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x34;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  8; 
traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  musical  director,  A.  H.  Rackett;  bill  poster,  W.  H. 
Alexander;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  2.500;  rates  per  sheet,  4  cents;  theatrical 
teamster,  City  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Whig,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c., 

Herald,  50c.  per  inch,  Journal,  50c.  per  inch;  weekly,  Review  (Sat.)  50c.  per  inch 

Hotels:  Qnincy,  special  rates,  §1.25  to  §2;  European,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  §2:  Tremont. 
Theatre  Comique,  L.  Herndon,  manager. 

RIVERTON,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Opera  House,  R.  W.  Jess,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
600;  number  sets  scenery,  7.  Newspaper:  Gazette. 

ROBINSON,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Wabash;  Ind.  &  111.  Southern.  Armory  Hall;  seating  capacity, 
300;  rental,  one  night  §5;  license.  §1.£0.  Size  of  stage,  12x12;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

Newspapers:  Argus  (Wed.),  Constitution  (Wed  ) Hotels:  Robinson,  regular  rates, 

§2  (special  also);  St.  Charles. 

ROCHELLE,  ?,EOO.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Iowa;  Chic.  &  N.  Western.  Bain's  Opera  House,  A. 
Bain,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  §25.  three  $50;  license,  §3;  share 
also.  Sizeof  stage, 20x50;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  B.Marvin.  Newspaper: 
Register  (Sat.) Hotel:  Brockett,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also;. 

ROCK  FALLS,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Burl.  &  Qnincy.  Academy  of  Music,  Gait  &  Tracy, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  950;  rental,  one  night  $25.  Size  of  stage,  25x60;  fair  stock 
scenery.  Hotel:  Brevoort. 


120  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

ROCKFORD,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul;  Chicago  &  North  Western; 
Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Opera  House,  C.  C.  Jones,  manager:  seating  capacity, 
1.000:  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  43x60;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  beight 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  A. 
Dedrickson;  billposter,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  daily,  Register,  Gazette Ho- 
tels: Holland,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 
Edwards,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Metropolitan  Hall,  seating  capacity,  800. 

Armory,  Lansey  &  Norman,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800. 

ROCK  ISLAND,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Chicago,  Burlington  & 
Quincy;  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul:  Rock  Island  &  Peoria.  Harper's  Theatre, 
Ben  Harper,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night,  $65;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  42x60;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth 
under  stage,  7%;  bill  poster,  A.  C.  Miller.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Argus,  Union;  weekly, 
Rock  Islander  (Sat.) Hotels :  Harper,  regular  rates,  §2  to  $2.50  (special  also):  Com- 
mercial, Rock  Island. 

Dart's  Hall,  Henry  Dart's  Sons,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $30  ;  li- 
cense, $5.    Size  of  stage,  30x40;  number  sets  scenery,  7. 

ROODHOUSE,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Arm- 
strong's Opera  House,  B.  P.  Armstrong,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one 
night,  $10,  three  $25,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  15x48;  number  sets 

scenery,  7.    Newspapers:  Daily  Eye,  Journal Hotels  :  Metropolitan,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  St.  James,  Globe,  Phrenix. 

RUSHVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Qnincy.  New  Opera  House,  John  S.  Bagby,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  ,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x43;  number 

sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:  Citizen  (Th.),  Times  (Th.) 

Hotel:  Fey,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Roach  Hall,  J.  M.  Roach,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 
$25;  license,  $2.    Size  of  stage,  22x28;  number  sets  scenery,  4. 

SANDWICH,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy.  Union  Hall,  seating  capacity,  300;  rental, 
one  night  $8;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  10x25;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  John  McGin- 

nis.  Newspapers:  Argus  (Sat.)  Free  Press  (Wed.),  Gazette  (Fri.) Hotel:  Commercial, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

New  Opera  House,  J.  A.  Tolman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800.    Size  of  stage,  15x18; 
full  set  scenery. 

SAVANNA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Pnlford  s  Hall,  B.  Pulford,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  600.  Newspapers:  Sentry  (Th.),  Times  (Fri.) Hotel:  Cham- 
bers, regular  rates  $2  (special  also). 

SENECA,  900.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Cin.,  Ind.,  St.  Louis  &  Chicago.     Under- 
bill's Hall,  D.  H.  Underbill,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $10.  three 
•     $20;  license,  $1  to  $3.    Size  of  stage,  18x24:  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Thomas 

Woods.    Newspaper:  Record  (Fri.) Hotels:  Clarendon,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  National. 

SHAWNEETOWN,  2,500.  R.  R.  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Ohio  &  Miss.  Armstrong  Hall, 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $10;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  14x22;  number 

sets  scenery,  1.    Newspaper:  News  (Th.) Hotel:  Riverside,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

SHELBYVTLLE,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis.  Opera  House,  Philip  Parker, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  16x40;  number  sets  fcenery,  6;  bill  poster,  G.  Goudy.  Newspapers:  Democrat 
(Th.),  Herald  (Th  ),  Union  (Th.) Hotel:  Sherman,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

SHELDON,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Wabash;  Cincinnati,  Ind.,  St.  Louis  &  Chicago.  Flager's 
Hall,  W.  B.  Flager,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental  one,  night  $10,  three  $20: 
license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  14x40;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  W. 

Dehart.    Newspapers:    Journal  (Th ),   Reveille  (F.) Hotels:    Merchants,    regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Railroad. 


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rSOMONAUK,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Barlington  &  Qnincy.  Union  Hall,  C.  E.  Wright, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $6.  three,  $15;  license,  §1:  share  also: 
Size  of  stage,  11x22;  no  scenery.  Newspaper:  Reville  (F.i Hotel:  Exchange,  reg- 
ular rates,  $1.50  to  $2  (special  also). 

SPRINGFIELD,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Wabash,  St.  Louis  &  Pacific;  Illinois 
Central;  Springfield  &  Northwestern.  Chatterton's  Opera  House.  J.  H.  Freeman,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  share  only;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x57; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  29;  height  from 
stage  to  rieging  loft  38:  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  28;  leader 
orchestra,  Goldsmith;  stage  carpenter,  Harry  Snow;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical 
teamsters,  Little  &  Son.  Newspapers:  daily.  Journal,  Monitor,  Register;  weekly, 
Mirror  (Sat.),  Journal  (Wed.),  Monitor,  (Wed.)  Register  (Wed.) Hotels:  Palace  (spe- 
cial rates);St.  Nicholas,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also;:  Leland,  regular  rates,  S2.50  (spe- 
cial also);  Revere,  sptcial  rates,  $1-59. 

ST.' CHARLES,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western.  Irwin's  Hall,  Wm.  C  Irwin, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20  ;  license,  $2  ;  no 

scenery.    Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Fri.) Hotel:    Mallory,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

STERLING,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy. 
Academy  of  Music.  Chamberlin  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  840;  rental,  one 
night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $3.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  38x58;  number  sets 
scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Henry  Vanderbeck;  theatrical  teamsters,  Chamberlin  Bros. 

Newspapers:    daily,    Blade,    Gazette;     weekly,    Standard   (Th.) Hotels:    Gait, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Wallice,  Leavitt,  Waverly. 

Wallace  Opera  House.  Hamilton  S  Wallace,  manager  :  seating  capacity,  1,000  :  rental, 
one  night  $25.  Size  of  stage,  21x23;  fair  stock  scenery. 

STILLMAN  VALLEY.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Opera  Hall,  L.  Diekerman, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  575;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  no  license;  share  also. 

Size  of  stage.  20x40  :    number  sets  scenery,  18  ;  bill  poster,  L.  Diekerman Hotel: 

Stillman  Valley. 

STREATOR,  11,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton  ;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  ;  Chicago, 
St.  Louis  &  Western  :  Ind.,  Ills.  &  Iowa ;  Wabash.  Plumb's  Opera  House,  Watson  & 
Swan,  managers  :  seating  capacity,  1,290  ;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $90  ;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  32x^.0  ;  full  set  scenery  ;  bill  posters,  Eades  &  Anderson  ;  theatrical 
teamster.  J.  Williams.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Free  Press,  Monitor  :  weekly,  Times  (Fri.) 
...  .Hotels  :  Plumb,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  American,  Streator,  Gerger. 
City. 

Oriental  Hall,  J.J.  Gerathy,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three 
$75;  license,  $3  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x50  ;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

Armory,  seating  capacity,  500. 

SULLIVAN,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Decatur,  Peoria  &  Evansville;  Wabash.  Titus  Opera  House, 
J.  B.  Titus,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  no 
license;  share  also  Size  of  rstage.  depth,  25;  fair  stock  scenery:  bill  poster,  Charles  R. 

Thomasson.    Newspapers:  Journal  (Th.)  Progress  (Th.) Hotels:    Maple,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  aiso);  Eden  City. 

SYCAMORE,  3,500.  R.  R,  Chicago  &  North  Western;  Cortland  &  Chicago.  Wilkin 
Hall,  John  L.  Pratt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $21; 
license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  cf  stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  M.  Cnl. 

lihan.    Newspapers :  semi-weekly,  Republican;  weekly,  City  Weekly  (Tu.) Hotels  : 

Winn,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Ward. 

TAMPICO,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Chcago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Aldrich  Hall,  J.  C.  Aldrich, 

manager;  rental,  one  night  $4;  license,  (1.  Newspaper:  Tornado  (Sat.) Hotel: 

City. 

TAYLORSVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Ohio  &  Miss.;  Wabash.  Vandeveer's  Opera  House,  H. 
M.  Vandeveer,  manager;  seating  capacity.  800:  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $3:  share 


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Opera  Houses,  Theatres,  Music  Halls,  Churches,  Lodge  Rooms,  etc. 

FOUNDRY:   BRIDGEPORT,  CONN. 

FACTORY,  FIRST,  Q-RAND  and  LITTLE  WATER    STS.,  BROOKLYN. 
OFFICF,  257  FIRST  ST.,  FOOT  OF  GRAND  ST. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Illinois.  133 


also.    Size  of  stage,  25x50;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  O.  Young.    Newspapers:  Demo- 
crat (Th.y,  Republican  (W.),  Journal  (Th.) Hotels  :  Globe,  regular  rates,  §2  (special 

also):  City. 

Steinway  Hall,  D.  D.  Shumway,  manager,  seating  capacity.  700:    rental,  one  night.  $6; 
license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  12x20;  fair  stock  scenery. 

TOLONO,  1,500.  R.  K.,  III.  Cent.;  Wabash.  City  Hall,  J.  M.  Armstrong,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  300:  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  §21  ;  license,  $2  to  $3.  Sizeofstsge.  14x26. 
Newspaper  :  Herald  (Fri.) Hotel :  Leonard,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also. 

TUSCOLA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  III.  Cent.;  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  West.  Tnscola  Opera  Hoiue,  Carraway, 
Henderson  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night,  $15  three 
$40:  license,  $3:  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x40  *  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster, 
O.  M.  Metchman:  theatrical  teamster,  Chas.  Carnery.  Newspapers:  Review  (Fri.>,  Jour- 
nal (Sat.) Hotels  :  Beach,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central. 

URBANA,  3,300.  R.  R.,  lud.,  Bloom.  &  West. ;  Wabash.  Busey's  Hall,  M.  W.  Busey,  mana- 
ager:  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $24;  license,  $2  to  $3 ;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  16x24;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  S.  L.  Nye,  (Champaign, 

Dl.);  theatrical  teamsters,  Heller  &  Foy.    Newspaper:  Herald  (Wed.) Hotels:  Griggs, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  St.  Nicholas. 

Tieman's  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  800;    rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license, 
$2  to  $3.    Size  of  stage,  18x24:  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

VANDALIA  3,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Cent. ;  Vandalia  Line.  Fehren  Hall,  W.  A.  Ridde.l. manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  §25.  Size  of  stage,  20x24:  number 
sets  scenery,  5:  billposter,  W.  A,  Riddell:  theatrical  teamster,  Jas.  Chandler.  News- 
papers: Democrat  (Wed.),  Union  (Wed.) Hotels:  Dieckman,  regular  rates,  g2  (special 

also);  Uhmer. 

VERMONT,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quin.  Mershon  Hall,  J.  &.  H.  Mershon,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  §20;  license  $3:  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  E.  R.  Thomas.  Newspaper:  Chronicle 
(Fri . ) Hotels  :  American,  Standard. 

VIRGINIA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Ohio  &  Miss.;  Wabash.  Trotter's  Opera  House,  Geo.W.  Martin, 
manager:  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $8,  two  §15;  license  $2.50.  Size  of 
stage,  12x14;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  H.  Coil.  Newspapers:  Enquirer  (Sat.), 
Gazette  (Fri.) Hotels :  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

WARREN,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mill.  &  St.  Paul;  111.  Central.    Barton  Opera  House.  Major,        . 
Barton,  manager:  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license  $3.    Size  of  stage      ^ 

15x17;    fair  stock  scenery.    Newspaper:  Sentinel  (Th.) Hotels:   Burnett,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Barton. 

WARSAW,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  SaengerHall:  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night 
$10,  three  $25;  license,  $3.50.  Size  of  stage,  15x40:  number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  poster 

Chas.  McKte.    Newspaper:  Bulletin  (Sat.) Hotels :  Adams,  regular  rates  $2  (special 

also);  Warsaw. 

WASHINGTON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Chicago,  St.  Louis  &  Western;  Wabash. 
Thompson's  Opera  House,  W.  H.  Long,  manager.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Th.).  Republican 
(Wed.) Hotel:  Sherman,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WAUKEGAN,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western.    Opera  House.  Ponsonley  &  Jerni- 

son,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license  $3.    Size  of         i. 
stage,  29x80;    size  of  pioscenium  opening,   12x25:    height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;        *^ 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,   16:    depth  under  stage,  5:    traps/ 3;    number  sets 
scenery,  6;     stage  carpenter,    Joseph  Ludlam;    bill    posters,  Ponsonley  &   Jemison; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300:  rate  per  sheet,  4  cents ;  theatrical  teamster.  P. 

Shea;  Newspapers:  Patriot  (Sat.),  Gazette  (Sat.) Hotels:  Sherman,  special  rates. 

$1.50;  Wankegan,  special  rates,  $1-50. 


124  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


WENONA,  1,500.  R.  K.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  111.  Central.  McCall's  Hall,  O.  M.  Southwell, 
manager:  seating  capacity,  450:  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25.  Size  of  stage,  12x32: 

noscecery.    Newspaper:  Index  (Th.) Hotel :  Whittaker's.  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

WILMINGTON,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton.  Empire  Hall.  H.  H.  Wise,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  §15:  license,  §2.  Size  of  stage.  18x32:  bill 
poster,  Wm.  H.  Noble;  theatrical  teamster,  D.  Smith.  Newspapers:  Advocate  (Fri.i. 
Review  (Wed.) Hotel:  Stewart,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

WINCHESTER,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Chapman  Hall,  W.  W. 
Chapman,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $7.  Size  of  stage,  18x20. 

Newspapers:    Standard  (Fri.),  Times  (Fri.) Hotel:    Cheseldine,   regular  rate-  ffl 

(special  also).  , 

WOODSTOCK,  2.000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Murphy's  Hall,  Edward  A.  Murphy, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $10  to  $12,  three  $25;  license,  tickets  ;• 
share  also.  Size  of  stage.  x'0x43:  number  sets  scenery.  6;  bill  poster,  Theodore  Beards- 
ley.  Newspapers:  Advocate  (Sat.),  Democrat  (Sat.),  Sentinel  (Th.) Hotels:  Wav- 

erly,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  Richmond. 

WYOMING,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy:  Rock  Island  &  Peoria.  Central 
Hall,  G.  N.  Scott,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $6.  three  $15.  Six> 
of  stage,  14x30;  number  sets  of  scenery.  3;  theatrical  teamster,  C.  Green.  Newspapers. 

semi-weekly:  Herald  (Tu  ,  Fri.),  Post  (Th.) Hotel:  Clifton,  regular  rates  $2  (special 

also). 


INDIANA. 

ANDERSON,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Cleve.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.;  Pgh.,  Chic.,  St.  Louis;  Cleve.  , 
Wabach  &  Mich.;  Cleve.,  Ind.  &  St.  L.  Doxey  Theatre,  C.  T.  Doxey,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  750  ;  rental share  only;    Size  of  stage.  42x70  ;    size  of  proscenium 

t^'  opening,  32x27  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14  :  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
49  :  depth  under  stage,  16  ;  traps,  star,  vampire,  double  traps  and  stage  bridge  ;  number 
sets  scenery,  16  ;  stage  carpenter,  G.  A.  Williams  ;  bill  poster,  Frank  Spear  ;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c  ;  theatrical  teamster.  Harry  Brelsford. 
Newspapers:  Review,  Democrat  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract ;  Herald  (Fri.), 

advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels:  Doxey,  special  rates,  $1.50:  Lee,  special 

rates,  $1.25. 

ANGOLA,  1,280.    R.  R  ,  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern.    Concert  Hall.     Newspapers  : 

Herald  (Wed.),  Journal  (Wed.),  Republican  (Wed.) Hotel:  Russell,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also). 

ATTICA,  1,280.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Great  Southern;  Wabash.  Banta's  Hall,  seating  capacity, 
450  ;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $39  ;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  18x20  ;  fair  stock 

scenery;   bill  poster,  Perry  Toms.     Newspaper:    Ledger  (Th.) Hotel:   Revere, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

AUBURN,  l,6rO.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern  :  Wabash.  Ensley's  Hall, 
seating  capacity.  500.  Newspapers:  Courier  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotel:  Swine- 
ford,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

AURORA,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Ohio  &  Miss.  Grand  Opera  House,  Henry  Leive,  manager  ; 
seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $55  ;  license,  $2  ;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  30x40 ;  number  sets  scenery,  15  ;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Mclntrye.  Newspapers  : 

IS      Independent  (Th.),  Spectator  (Th.), Hotels:    Eagle,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

St.  Charles.. 

Schulzes'  Hall,  H.  Schulzes,  manager  ;    seating  capacity,  500  ;    rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
$30;  license,  $1  to  $5     Size  of  stage,  12x16;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

BLOOMINGTON,  3,000.    R.  R  ,  Louis;  New  Albany  &  Chicago.    Mendelssohn  Hall,  A.  R. 
I/  Howe,  manager ;    seating  capacity,  400  ;   rental,  one  night  $10  ;  license,  tickets.    Size  of 


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stage,  14x24;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  G.  McPheeters.    Newspapers  :    Courier  (Sat.), 

Progress  (Wed.),  Telephone  (Sat.) Hotels:  National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also)  ; 

Orchard,  Falkner. 

BLUFFTON,  3,000.    B.  R.,  Fort  Wayne,  Cinn.   &  St.   Louis;  Toledo,  Cinn.   &  St.  Louis. 

Curry's  Opera  House,  A.  Curry,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental, ;  share  also; 

license,  $2.    Size  of  stage,  25x42;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Wash.  Acton. 

Newspapers:  daily.  Herald;  weekly,  Banner  (Th.),  Chronicle  (Th.) Hotels:  Central, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Oliver,  Exchange. 

BOURBON,  1,060.  R.  R  ,  Pittsburg,  Fort  Wayne  &  Chic.  Sears  Opera  House.  Newspa- 
per: Mirror  (Th.) Hotel:  Rise. 

BRAZIL,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Vandalia  Line.  Turners  Hall,  A.  C.  Campbell,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15.  Size  of  stage,  25x60;  size  of  proscecinm  opening, 
12x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  billposter, 

John  Dixon.    Newspapers:  Mirror  (Fri.),  Enterprise  (Wed.),  Register  (Th.) Hotels: 

Hendrix,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Rigby.  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also). 

BREMEN,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio.  Wright's  Opera  House,  J.  J.  Wright,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  225;  rental,  one  night,  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $1  to  $3.  Size  of  stage,  25 
x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  11x14;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  number  sets 
scenery,  3;  leader  of  orchestra,  Peter  Fagely;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspaper: 
Banner  (Th.) Hotel :  Garver,  special  rates,  $1. 

BROOKVILLE,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Whitender  Valley.  Town  Hall,  Town  Marshal,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  24x40;  number 
sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  City  Marshal.  Newspapers:  American  (Th.),  Democrat 
(Th.) Hotels  :  Valley,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central,  Union. 

CAMBRIDGE  CITY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Pittsburg,  Cinn.  &  St.  Louis;  Madisou  &  Indianapolis; 
Fort  Wayne,' Cin.  &  Louisville.  Opera  House,  James  McGaffrey,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30,  license  included;  share  al^o.  Size  of 
stage,  25x40;  full  sets  scenery:  bill  poster,  R.  H.  Cokefair;  theatrical  teamster,  Charles 

Knox.    Newspapers:  Tribune  (Th.),  Citizen  (Fri.) Hotel:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2 

(specialise) . 
Carpenter's  Hall.  James  McGaffrey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $12; 

license,  $2.25.    Size  of  stage,  25x40;  full  set  scenery. 
City  Hall,  James  McGaffrey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  full  set  scenery. 

CLINTON,  2,500.  R.  B.,  Chic.  &  Eastern  111.  Opera  House,  J.  H.  Bogart,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  800;  rental, ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  15x25;  number  sets  scenery, 

4;  billposter,  Henry  Bogardus.    Newspapers:  Herald  (Sat.),  Argus  (Sat.) Hotel: 

Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

COLUMBIA  CITY,  3,000.  B.  R.,  Pittsburg,  Fort  Wayne  &  Chic.;  Wabash.  Opera  Hall, 
A.  P.  Mitten,  manager;  seating  capacity  l,OCO;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license, 
$2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x25;  number  sets  scenery,  8.  Newspapers:  Commercial 

(Th.),  Herald  (Sat.),  Post  (Wtd.) Hotels:  McDonald,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Main,  Commercial. 

COLUMBUS,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ind.,  St.  Louis  &  Chic.;  Jefferson,  Madison  &  Indianap- 
olis. Germania  Hall,  C.  J.  Fowler,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night 
$12.50,  three  $25;  license,  J3  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x50;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  bill 
poster,  John  Doup.  Newspapers:  daily,  Democrat,  Republican,  Herald.  Hotels:  Bis- 
sell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  St.  Denis,  special. 

Palace  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  2,OCO.    Size  of  stage,  30x60;  full  sets  scenery. 

Opera  House,  John  Doup,  manager. 

CONNERSVILLE,  6,000.  R.  B.,  Cin.,  Hamilton  &  Dayton;  Fort  Wayne,  Cinn.  &  Louis- 
ville; Whitewater.  Andre's  Opera  Hall,  D.  W.  Andre,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600; 
rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  21x46;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Botert  Gringer;  theatrical  teamster,  Al.  Ford.  News- 
papers: Examiner  (WTed.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels:  Grand,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Huston. 


126  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


COVINGTON,  2,800.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  East.  111.;  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  Western:  Wabash.  Opera 
House,  A.  Lemp,  manager:  seating  capacity;  600.  rental,  one  night  812,  three  $30,  license 
included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x24;  number  sets  scenery,  10:  bill  poster,  James 
Huston;  theatrical  teamsters,  Huston  &  Stevenson.  Newspapers:  People's  Friend  (Th.). 

People's  Paper  <.Th.) Hotels:  Craig's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Brawn's  Eagle. 

Brunswick. 

CRAWFORDSVILLE.  9,003.  R.  R.,  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  West.;  Vandalia  Line;  Louisville,  New 
Al.  &C.  Music  Hall,  Voris  &  Miller,  managers;  seating  capacity.  1,000;  rental,  one 
night  §50;  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x76;  size  of  proscenium  opening. 
32x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under 
stage,  12;  traps,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  16,  25  set  pieces;  leader  of  orchestra,  Harry 
Ramsbrook;  stage  carpenter,  Scott  Harris;  bill  posters,  Voris  &  Miller;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  3,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster.  Skiff  &  Freeman's 
Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Argus,  News,  advertising  rates,  per  line,  2}4c;  weekly. 

Journal  (Sat.),  Review  (Sat.),  Star  (Thur.),  advertising  rates,  per  line.  2c Hotels: 

Nutt,  Robbins,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sherman,  $1.50  .(special  also);  Holou. ' 
regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also). 

Opera  House,  Dr.  W.  D.  McClelland,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $25. 
three  $60;  license,  $3.50.  Size  of  stage,  32x42;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  25x22 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35 :  depth 
under  stage.  6 ;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra.  Chas.  Rutledge; 
bill  poster,  C.  H.  Voris:  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1.000;  rates  pgr  sheet.  4c. 

CROWN  POINT,  2,500.  R  R.,  Pgh.,  Chic.  &  St.  Louis.  Hoffman's  Opera  House.  John  G. 
Hoffman  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $5";  share  also; 
license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  22x37;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  centre  14J^,  arched  down  to 
12  feet  side;  width,  18;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  sliding  screens;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  16;  depth  under  stage,  11;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  7:  bill 
poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamsters,  Muzzas  &  Gregg.  Newspapers:  Register 

(Th.),    Chronicle  (Tu.),  Star  (Fri.).  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c Hotels:  Hack, 

Rockwell,  Mueller's,  special  rates,  $1. 

DANVILLE,  1,600.  R.  R.,  Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis.  Lincoln  Opera  House.  George  A. 
Dickson,  manager:  seating  capacity,  700.  Size  of  stage,  25x35.  Newspapers:  Gazette 
(Tu.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotel :  Mansion,  regular  rates,  82  (special  also). 

DELPHI,  3,500.  R.  R..  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chicago;  Wabash.  Lathrop  &  Rufflng's 
Opera  House,  John  Lathrop,  manager:  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three 
$50;  license,  $3:  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  billposter. 

Charles  Taylor.    Journal  (Wed.),  Times  (Fri.)    Hotels:  Occidental,  regular  rates,  $2, 

Knight,  Frisbee. 

Rinehart's  Hall,  Charles  A.  Holt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night.  $10, 
three  $24;  license,  $3;  size  of  stage,  20x20;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

EDINBURGH,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Jeffersonville,  Madison  &  Ind.  Washington  Hall.  A.  W. 
Winterberg,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $20:  license,  $2. 
Size  of  stage,  20x33;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Jos.  A.  Watson;  theatrical 
teamster,  J.  M.  Roth Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also).  Gait. 

ELKHART.  11,OOJ.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.;  Cin.,  Wabash  &  M.  Bncklen  Opera 
House,  W.  B.  Vanderlip,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,090;  rental,  one  night  $50:  also 
share.  Size  of  stage,  40x57J^;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x31;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft.  50;  depth  under  stage,  9:  tr^ps,  two  quar- 
ter,  one  Hamlet,  and  bridge;  number  sets  scenery,  19;  bill  poster.  David  Carpenter;  num- 
ber of  sheets  can  accommodate,  any  amount;  rates  per  sheet,  3  cents;  theatrical  teamster, 

D.  Carpenter.    Newspapers:  daily,  Review,  Journal Hotels:  Clifton,  regular  rates. 

$2  (special  also),  Elkhart,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Broderick's  Opera  House,  Thorp  &  Bibb ans.  managers;  seating  capacity.  800:  rental,  one 
night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  26x40:  number  sets  scenery,  8. 

EVANSVILLE,  30,000.  Evansyille  &  Terre  Haute;  Indiana  &  Evansville;  Louisville 
&  Nashville;  Louisville,  Evansville  &  St.  Louis:  Peoria,  Dectaur  &  Evansville.  Opera 
House,  Thomas  J.  Groves,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  rep- 


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reseutatives;    seating    capacity.    1,235;     rental,    one    night    $60,    license     included; 

share    also.     Size    of    stage,    40x63;     height    from    stage    to    grooves,     18;    height 

from  stage   to  rigging  loft ,  34;  depth  under  stage,  8J<j;  full  set  scenery;  billposter,  F. 

M.  Groves;  theatrical  teamster,  T.  W.  Venemann.    Newspapers:  daily.  Courier,  Journal; 

weekly,  Argus  (Sat.) Hotels:  St.  George,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sherwood, 

regular  rates,  $3  (special  also). 
Appollo  Theatre.  John  Albecker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700.    Size  of  stage.  20x24; 

size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x'24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  depth  under  stage, 

6;  traps,  1;  leader  of  orchestra,  Val  Schriber. 
Webber's  Theatre,  Geo.  L.  Webber,  manager. 

FORT  WAYNE,  35,000.  R.  R.,  Wabash;  Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chicago;  New  York,  Chicago 
&  St.  Louis;  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern;  Grand  Rapids  &  Indianapolis;  Ft. 
Wayne,  Cincinnatti  &  Louisville.  Academy  of  Music,  C.  B.  Wood  worth,  manager; 
Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only, 
license  included;  size  of  stage,  26x31;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14^x25;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  12J^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  19^£;  depth  under  stage,  3; 
traps,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  13;  leader  of  orchestra,  F.J.  Reinke;  scenic  artist,  Frank 
King;  stage  carpenter,  Geo.  Richards;  bill  poster,  John  Ascott;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  2,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamsters,  Powers  &  Barnett.  News- 
papers: daily,  Gazette,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c.;  News,  50c.,  Sentinel,  50c.,  Jour- 
nal, 50i.;  weekly,  World  (Sat.)  50c  —  ..Hotels:  Aveline,  special  rates,  $2.EO;  Robinson, 
$1.50;  Main,  $1.35;  Fleming,  $1. 

Grand  Opera  House;  seating  capacity  1,100. 

Masonic  Temple,  John  A  Scott,  manager. 

New  Catholic  Library  Hall. 

Ewing's;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Atlantic  Garden  (variety). 

FRANKFORT,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Toledo,  Cincinnati  &  St.  Louis;  Chicago  Air  Line;  Terre 
Haute  &  Logansport;  Lake  Erie  &  Western.  Opera  House,  T.  J.  Smith,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $50  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  36z  ^/ 
64;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x33;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  6;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  16;  bill 
poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400;  rates  per  sheet,  3c;  the- 
atrical teamster,  James  Lawson.  Newspapers:  Crescent  (Wed.),  advertising  rates  per 

iach,50c.;  Banner  (Fri.),  50c Hotels:  Coulter,  special  rates,  $1;  Frankfort,  $1. 

City  Hall,  A.  J.  Dawson,  manager;    seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $5  to  $10, 
three  $12  to  $15;  license,  $1  to  $5.    Size  of  stage,  15x40;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

FRANKLIN,  4,000.  Jeff.,  Mad.  &  Ind.;  F.  F.  &M.  Tracy's  Opera  House,  I.  S.  Tracy, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  share  also;  license,  $4. 
Size  of  stage,  20x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x22;  height  from  stage,  to  grooves, 
10;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15;  depth  under  stage,  IT:  number  sets  scenery,  6; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Samuel  Vetter;  bill  poster,  Geo.  C.  Whitlock;  theatrical  teamster, 

James  Ward.    Newspapers:  weekly.  Herald,  Democrat,  (Fri.),  Jeffersonian  (Th.) 

Hotel:  Rickell's,  special  rates,  $1. 

GOSHEN,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  80.;  Gin.  Wabash  &  M.  Goshen  Opera  House, 
Rogers  &  Krutz,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  or  share; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage  32x65;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x32;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  20;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery,  16;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Chas.  E.  Rogers;  stage  carpenter,  W.  Self;  bill  posters,  Rogers  &  Krutz ;  num- 
ber of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Jacob 
Bloom.  Newspapers:  daily.  News;  weekly,  Times,  (Th.),  Democrat,  (Wed.) Ho- 
tels: Hascall,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Julian,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Western  Union, 
special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 

Triumph  Hall,  D.  H.  Hawks,  manager;  seating  capacity,  465;  rental,  one  night  $6.  three 
§15,  license,  $1  to  $3;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  24x42;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 


128  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


WAYNE  ELLIS, 


DRAMATIST, 


Author  of  the  following  plays  : 

RICH    AND    POOR; 

an  Irish-American  Comedy  Drama,  written  expressly  for  Den- 
man  Thompson. 

LOVE   AND    LAW, 

a  Domestic  American  Melodrama,  written  expressly  for  Milton 
Nobles  (an  instantaneous  success  at  the  Fourteenth  Street  Theatre). 

QUOGUE    PINT, 

an  American  Comedy  Drama  of  Connecticut  life  in  the  early 
part  of  this  century,  abounding  in  ''rich  humor,  stirring  incidents, 
a  strong  and  interesting  story  and  deftly  constructed."  See  criti- 
cism in  New  York  Mirror. 

GOTHAM. 

The  career  of  two  sisters,  traced  from  affluence  to  poverty,  and  a 
sequel  ;  being  a  powerful  play  of  American  life  in  a  great  city — a 
play  of  to-day. 

TOM  CRASH, 

an  eccentric  American  comedy  for  star.  Full  of  typical  Ameri- 
can humor — a  strong  story. 

WHO'S   THE    MAJOR? 

a  satire  upon  American  Club  life — for  star. 

Several  other  plays  in  stock  suitable  for  stars  or  stock  companies. 
Plays,  Opera  Librettos  and  Burlesques  written  to  order. 

In  preparation:  LITTLE  JACK  SHEPPARD,  ROBIN 
HOOD  and  DON  PEDRO  the  BOHEMIAN. 

REFERENCES  :  Mr.  Denman  Thompson,  Mr.  McVicker,  Chi- 
cago ;  Mr.  Harry  Edwards,  Mr.  W.  J.  Florence. 

J.  ALEXANDER  BROWN,  Agent  for  Mr.  Ellis,  to  whom  all 
business  letters  may  be  addressed. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Indiana.  129 


<iRBENCASTLE,  6,000.  B.  R.,  lud.  &  St.  Louis;  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chic.;  Vandalia 
line.  Hanneman  Opera  House,  Brattin  &  Blake,  managers;  seating  capacity,  850;  ren- 
tal,  one  night  $30,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x25;  full  set  scenery; 
billposter,  T.  V.  Alsop;  theatrical  teamster,  City  Street  Car  Line.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Star,  Press;  weekly,  Banner,  (Th.).  Times,  (Th.) Hotels.-  Grand  Central,  $2,  (special 

also);  Walnut  Street,  $2,  Jones. 

HARTFORD  CITY,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Port  Wayne,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis;  Chic.,  St.  Louis  &  Pitts- 
burg.    Van  Cleve  Opera  House,  W.  L.  Van  Cleve,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,        ^^- 
one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $2;  sharedisc.  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  number  sets  scenery, 

8:  bill  poster,  C.  W.  Abbott.     Newspapers:  News  (Th.),  Telegram  (Th.) Hotels: 

Huffman,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  City. 
Dick's  Hall,  J.  H.  Dick,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300. 

HUNTINGTON,  7,600.     R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Atlantic;  Wabash.    Huntington  Opera  House,  S.  M.        ^ 

Sayler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  955;  rental  ;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  27x60; 

full  sets  seenery;  bill  poster,  Ellis  Searles.  Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Democrat  (Th.), 
Herald  (Wed.) Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  American  Ex- 
change, National. 

City  School  Hall,  William  McGrew,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $15. 
Size  of  stage,  24x36;  no  scenery. 

Temperance  Hall,  A.  S.  Shoff,  manager;  seating  capacity,  -100;  rental,  one  night  $ir>.  Size 
of  stage,  16x34. 

INDIANAPOLIS,  105,000.  R.  It.,  Cin.,  Hamilton  &  Dayton;  Cin.,  Ind'l  &  St.  Louis;  Chic., 
St.  L.  &  P.;  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  I.;  Ind.  &  St.  L.;  Ind.  &  Vin.;  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  West.; 
Ind.,  Dec.  &  Springfield;  Jeff.,  Mad.  &  Ind.;  Vandalia  Line;  Wabash.  Dickson's  Grand 
Opera  House,  Georee  A.  Dickson,  manager:  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representa- 
tives; seating  capacity,  2,000;  rental,  one  night  $100.  Size  of  stage,  48x76;  size  of  I/ 
proscenium  opening,  54x34;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  23  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  64;  depth  under  stage,  11;  all  kinds  traps;  number;  sets  scenery,  complete  stock; 
leader  of  orchestra,  R.  A.  Miller;  scenic  artist,  Peter  Wilson;  stage  carpenter,  Harry 
Grace ;  bill  poster,  John  Edwards;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  10,000;  rates 
per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Frank  Bird's  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Journal,  Sentinel,  Times,  News;  weekly,  People  (Sat.),  Herald  (Sat.),  Review  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Dennison,  Bate,  special  rates  $2;  Grand,  Brunswick,  special  rates  $1  to  $1.25; 
English,  Occidental. 

English  Opera  House,  William  E.  English,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,023;  rental,  one 
night  $100,  three  $250;  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  47x80;  size  of  pros- 
cenium opening  ;  width,  36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  61;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  50;  leader  of  or- 
chestra, H.  D.  Beissenberg;  scenic  artist,  J.  L.  Williams;  stage  carpenter,  L.  C.  Parker; 
bill  posters,  Harbison  &  Abrams;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  5,OCO;  rates  per 
sheet,  3c. 

Dickson's  Park  Theatre  E.  E.  Ellis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,800;  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  48x76;  full  set  scenery. 

Academy  of  Music,  Jacob  Crone,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  full  set  scenery. 

Metropolitan  Hall,  George  A.  Dickson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800, 

Gilmore's  "  Zoo  "  and  Elevated  Gardens  (variety),  Charles  S.  Gilmore,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,500.  Size  of  stage,  35x48;  full  set  scenery. 

Masonic  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

JASPER,  1,500.      R.  R.,  Louisv.,  Evansv.  &  St.  L.     Grand  Opera  House,  F.  Fink  &  Son, 

managers  ;    seating  capacity,  500  :  rental,  one  night  $3,  three  $6;  license,  $1 ;  leader  of         V 
orchestra.  Prof.  Zoellen;  bill  poster,  C.  Doaue.    Newspapers:    Courier  (Fri.),  advertising 

rates,  5c.  a  line Hotels:    United  States,  special  rates,  $2.50  a  week  ;     Indiana, 

special  rates,  $2.50  a  week. 

JEFFERSONVILLE,  10,500.  R.  R.,  Jeff.,  Mad.  &  Indianapolis  ;  Ohio  &  Miss.  Mozart 
Hall,  Chas.  Nagle,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  850  ;  rental,  one  night  $15.  three,  $35. 
Sizeof  stage,  25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  3  ;  bill  poster,  Harry  Kime.  Newspapers: 


130  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

daily,  News,  Times  ;  weekly,  Herald Hotels  :    Falls,  City,  regular  rates.  $2  (  special 

also);  National,  regular  rates.  §1.50  (special  also);  Falls  View.  Sherman. 

KENDALL VILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Rapids  &  Ind.;  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern. 
Mitchell's  Hall,  Jno.  Mitchell,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  700  :  rental,  one  night  >10. 
three  $18 ;  license.  $3.  Size  of  stage,  20x25  ;  number  sets  scenery,  6  ;  bill  poster, 
J.  W.  Birloulter  ;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  W.  Birloulter.  Newspapers  :  News.  (Wed.), 
Standard  (Fri.) Hotels:  Kelley,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Brock. 

KNIGHTSTON,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  St.  L..  &Fgh.  Bell's  Hall,  L.  H.  Bell,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  share  only,  including  license.  Size  of  stage.  21x40  ; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x20;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  Newspaper:  Banner  tFri.). 
Hotels :  Shipman,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Valley,  Carlen. 


I/ 


, 


KOKOMO,  6,500.  R.  R.,  Chic  ,  St.  L.  &  Pittsburg;  Toledo,  Cin.  &  St.  L.;  Wabash.  Opera 
House,  H.  E.  Henderson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three 
$80;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x45;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  23x20;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  under  stage,  9; 
traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Jas.  McDonald;  stage  carpenter, 
Chas.  Hovens;  bill  poster,  J.  Dashnaw;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300:  rates 
per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers:  daily,  Gazette-Tribune;  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract; 

weekly,  Gazette-Tribune  (Tu.),  Dispatch  (Th.) Hotels:  Clinton,  special  rates,  Sl-25 

to  $1.50;  Central,  $1. 

LAFAYETTE,  25,000.  R.  R  ,  Lake  Erie  &  West.;  Chin..  Ind.,  St.  L.  &  C.;  Wabash;  Louis- 
ville, New  Al.  &  C.  Grand  Opera  House,  F.  B.  Caldwell,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
1,350;  rental,  one  night  $75;  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x48;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  22;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  16  ;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Fred.  Veole;  scenic  artists,  Noxon,  Albert  &  Toomey;  stage  carpenter,  Thos. 
Megans;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster.  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  daily, 
Journal,  Courier,  Call ;  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c. ;  weekly,  Herald  (Sim.  ),Times  (Sun.) 

Hotels:  Lahr,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  §2;  St.  Nicholas,  special  rates.  SI -50  to  $2; 

Brambel,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

Opera_ House  Geo.  A.  Dickson  (Indianapolis),  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,400;  rental, 
one  night  $50,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  full  set  scenery. 

Pythian  Hall,  C.  H.  Crain,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  no 
scenery. 

Blue  Ribbon  Hall. 

Armory  Hall. 

LA  PORTE,  9,000.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern;  Wabash,  St.  L.  &  P.;  Chic.  &  W. 
Mich.  Hall's  Opera  House,  A.  S.  Hall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night 
$30,  three  $75,  share  also;  license,  §4.  Size  of  stage,  36x54;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
17x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth 
under  stage,  9;  traps,  4;  full  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  James  Mackey.  Newspapers: 

Argus  (Th.),  Herald-Chronicle  (Th.),  Journal  (Fri.) Hotels:  Teegarden,  special  rates, 

gl.25  to  $1.50;  Bunnell,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

La  Porte  Opera  House,  S.  Lay,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
$35;  license,  $4;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

LAWRENCEBURG,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ind.,  St.  Louis  &  Chic. ;  Ohio  &  Miss.  Odd  Fellows 
Hall,  seating  capacity,  375;  rental,  one  night  $15.  three  $40;  license  $2  to  $5.  Size  of  stage, 
12x42;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  Jesse  Harper.  Newspspers:  Press  \,Th.).  Register  (Th.) 
Hotels:  Hitzfield,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Anderson. 

LEBANON,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ind.,  St.  Louis  &  Chic.  Cason's  Opera  Hous0.  S.  L.  CUM.HI, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  COO;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $65;  share  slso.  Size  of  sta»e. 
20x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth  under  stage,4;  trap,  1;  number  sets  scerery,  7:  leader  of 
orchestra,  Charles  Fnllen;  scenic  artist,  Lee  O.  Garrison;  bill  posters,  Stephenson  A-  Wes- 
ner;  rates  per  sheet,  3}/£c.;  theatrical  teamster,  T.  Stephenson.  Newspapers:  Pioneer  (Th.), 
Patriot  (Th.),  Mercury  (Th.) Hotels:  Rose,  Pleasant  Grove,  special  rales,  *].-.';. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY  —  Indiana.  131 


LIGONIER,  £.500.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shoie  &  Mich.  Southern.  Union  Hall,  J.  II.  Hoffman, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30,  license  included;  sh?re 
aleo.  Size  of  stage,  16x18;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster.  A.  M.  Belts;  theatrical 

teamster,  W.  L  Jackson.    Newspapers:   Banner  (Th.),  Leader  (Th  ) Hotels:    Ligo- 

nier,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) :  Central. 

MADISON,  -9,500.     R.  R.,  Jeffersonville,   Madison  &  Indianapolis.    Odd  Fellows'  Hall,          / 
Thomas  M.  Calloway,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three    $54,         ^^ 
license  included;  share  also.    Size  of  stage  20x24;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster; 

A.  Lockard.    Newspapers,  daily:   Courier,  Star,  Herald Hotels:   Western,  regular 

rates,  $3  (special  also);  Central,  Continental,  Centennial,  Broadway. 

Musical  Academy;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Anger's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  250. 

Apollo  Garden  Theatre  (variety),  E.  Gebest,  manager. 

LOGANSPORT,  18,003.  R.  R.,  Wabash,  Chicago,  St.  Louis  &  Pacific;  Vandalia  Line. 
Dolan's  Opera  House.  William  Dolan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  one 
night  $50,  three  $125;  no  license;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  33x80;  size  of  proscenium  /  , 

opening,  30x33;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;          *^ 
depth  under  stage,  6J^;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  16;  leader  of  orchestra,  Joe  Culp; 
scenic  artisi,  J.  Burky;  stage  carpenter,  Joe  Louis;  bill  poster,  James  L.  West;  number 
of  sheets  can  accommodate,   1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.    Newspapers,  daily:  Journal, 

advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch  ;  Pharos,  Advertiser;  weekly,  Chronicle  (Sat ) Hotels 

New  Barnett,  special  rates,  $l.x'5;  Murdock,  special  rates,  $1.25;  New  Johnson,  special 
rates, $1. 

MABION,  4,370.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  St.  Louis  &  Pittsburgh;  Cincinnati,  Wabash  &  Michigan; 
Toledo,  Cincinnati  &  St.  Louis.  White's  Hall,  George  White,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x40;  full  set 
scenery;  bill  poster,  E.  L.  Kinneman;  theatrical  teamster,  Bus  Line  Spencer  House. 

Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Fri ),  Republican  (Fri.) Hotels:  Spencer 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Riverside,  Tremont,  Grand  View. 

MARTINSVILLE,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Cincinnati,  Indiana,  St.  Louis  &  Chicago  ;  Indianapolis  & 

Vincennes.    Kite  &  Park's  Hall,  P.  M.  Parks,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  t*^ 

one  night  $12,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x20;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill 
poster,  Frank  Reed;  theatrical  teamsters,  Davis  &  Gilpin.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Sat.), 
Republican  (Th.) Hotels  :  Mason,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Faulkner. 

MICHIGAN  CITY,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chicago;  Michigan  Central; 
Wabash.  Mozart  Hall,  Louis  J.  Weiles,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one 
night  $15,  three  $35;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  fair  stock  scenery; 

bill    poster,  Henry   Miller.      Newspapers:    daily,    Dispatch,     Enterprise Hotels: 

Jewell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Schulz's  European  Lake. 
Union  Hall,  Ames  &  Halliday,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10, 

three  $24;  license,  $3  to  $5.    Size  of  stage,  15x20;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 
Conden's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 
Leed'sHall;  seating  capacity,  500. 
Lynch  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 
MISHAWAKA,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Grand  Trunk;  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern. 

Burt's  Opera  House,  Smith  &  Jernegan,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600 ;  rental,  one  ^r 

night  $10,  three  $25;  license,   $2  to  $4;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  26x42  ;  number  seta 

scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Frank  Avery.  Newspaper  :  Enterprise,  (F.) Hotel:  Milburn, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MOORESVILLE,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Indiana  &  Vincennes.  City  Hall,  J.  R.  Rusie,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500.  Newspaper  :  Monitor  (Fri.) Hotels  :  McCracin,  Mooresville. 

MOUNT  VERNON,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Evansville  &  Terre  Haute;  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Ma- 
sonic Hall,  Jacob  Harlem,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $16.50; 
license,  $3.50.  Size  of  stage.  20x21;  fair  stock  scenery  ;  bill  poster,  Theo.  Tolliver. 

Newspapers:    Democrat  (Th.),  Sun  (Fri.),   Star  (Th.) Hotels:  Damron,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  European,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);    City,  Brettuns. 


132  HARRY  MINERS  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


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MUNCIE,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Fort  Wayne,  Cincinnati  &  Louisville;  Lake  Erie  &  Western;  Cleve- 
land, Columbus,  Cincinnati  &  Indianapolis.  Wysor's  Opera  House,  J.  H.  Wysor,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  $90;  license,  $6.  Size  of  stage, 
27x42;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  daily,  News; 

weekly,    News  (Tn.)  ;  Advertiser  (Sat.),  Democrat  (Fri.),  Times  (Th ) Hotels: 

Kirbv,  regular  rates,  82  (special  also);  Haines,  regular  rates.  §2  (special  also). 

NEW  ALBANY,  17,500.    R.  R.,  Jeffersonville,  Madison  &  Indianapolis;   Louisville,  Evans- 

ville  &  St.  Louis;    Louisville,    New  Albany    &  Chicago.     Opera  House,  Opera  House          / 
Co.,  managers:  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60,  license  included.       // 
Size  of  stage,  20x40;  full  set  scenery ;  bill  poster,  Fred.  G.  Corbett.    Newspapers  :  daily, 

Ledger;  weekly,  Republican  (Fri.);  Press,  (Wed.) Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Farmers'  (special),  Commercial  (special).  Phoenix,  Riverside. 

NEW  HARMONY,  1,EOO.  R.  R.,  Peoria,  Decatnr  and  Evansville.  Union  Hall  Opera  House, 
Eugene  S.  Thrall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30; 
license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  26x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x22;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  i  centre; 
number  sets  scenery,  15;  leader  of  orchestra,  William  M.  Bennett:  scenic  artist,W.  Crisp; 
stage  carpenter,  Louis  Hamilton:  bill  poster,  J.  D.  Jones;  number  of  shee  s  can  accom- 
modate, 60:  rates  per  sheet,  3c.:  theatrical  teamster.  Charles  Boyer.  Newspaper:  Register 
(Fri.) Hotels:  Viet's,  special  rates,  $1;  Randolph,  special  rates,  $1. 

NEW  CASTLE,  4,000.  R.  R..  Pan  Handle:  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  West.:  Ft.  Wayne,  Ciu.  & 
Louisv.:  New  Castle.  Palace  Theatre,  J.  W.  Foutz.  manager;  seating  capacity,  500; 
rental,  one  night  §12;  three  $30;  license  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  28x40;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  15x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13:  depth  under  stage,  3J£;  /  .s* 

traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  12;    leader  of  orchestra.  Ernest   Moore;    scenic  artist,          *^ 
Alonzo  McCarben;  stage  carpenter,  Henry  Kinsey;  bill  posters,  A.  W.  Alexander,  James 
Bruce,  jr.;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate.  350:    rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical 
teamster,  Samuel  Woostsr.    Newspapers:  Courier  (Th.).  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line; 

Mercury  (Fri.).  lOc.  per  line;  Democrat  (Th.),  lOc.  per  line Hotels:  Bundy.  special 

rates,  $1. 25:  Junction,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

Jennings'  Hall,  L.  A.  Jennings,  manager;  seating  capacity.  475;  rental,  one  night  $12.  three 
$30;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x34:  size  of  proscenium  opening.  12x16; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves.  10:  depth  under  stage  3:  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

NOBLESVILLE,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Wabash,  St.  Louis  &  Pac.:  Anderson,  Lebanon  &  St.  Lonis. 
New  Opera  House,  J.  F.  Wild,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  share  only,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  28x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x24;  height  from  stage  to  / 

grooves,  14:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25:  depth  under  stage,  or  cellar,  8;  number  ^ 
sets  scenery,  7:  leader  of  orchestra.  Geo.  Shirts:  scenic  artist,  T.  B.  Tout;  stage  carpen- 
ter, John  Atkins;  bill  poster.  C.  R.  Underwood:  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  500; 
theatrical  teamster,  Mark  Daly.  Newspapers:  Ledger  (Fri ),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per 
line;  Independent  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  EC.  per  line.  Hotels:  Wainwright,  special 
rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50:  Ross,  special  rates  $1. 

NORTH  MANCHESTER.  2,500.  R.  R..  Cin  ,  Wabash  &  M.;  Wabash.  Hamilton  Opera 
House,  S.  C.  Hamilton,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30; 
license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  25x36:  size  of  prcsceninm  opening,'16x20;  height  from  stage  to  I/ 
grooves,  12:  height  from  stage  to  rigg  ng  loft.  16:  depth  under  stage,  4:  traps,  1,  center; 
number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  E.  Thomas:  bill  poster.  Kide  Hamilton; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamster,  C.  D. 

Johnson.  Newspaper:  Journal  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line Hotels:  Grimes, 

special  rates,  $1.25;  Sexton,  special  rates,  $1;  Bolin  Boarding  House,  special  rates,  SI- 
PERU,  8,  OCO.    R.  R.,  Wabash.    Emerik's  Opera  House,  C.  M.  Emerick,  manager:  seating 
capacity,   1,SOO;  rental,  one  night  $65,  three  $125;  license.  $3;  share  also.    Size  of  stage, 
31^x52:  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  L.  M.  Clark.    Newspapers  :  Sentinel  (Th.), 

Republican  (Fri.) Hotels  :  Barss,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  National  (special); 

Broadway,  Keller,  Mansion,  Tremont,  American,  Peru,  St.  James. 

Concord  Hall,  E.  T.  Andres,  manager;  seating  capacity,  5CO:  rental,  one  night  $10.  three 
§25.  Size  of  stage,  15x22:  number  sets  scenery,  6. 


HARRY  MINER'S  A.MERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORV. 


Bradley's  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  800. 
Union  Hall. 

PLYMOUTH,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic. ;  Vandalia  Line:  Wabash,  Centennial 
Opera  House,  Jno.  Hohan,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
$30:  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  33x42 ;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  billposter,  Frank  Lam 

son.    Newspapers;  Democrat  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.),  Restitution  (Th.) Hotels: 

Ross,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Vinedge,  Parker. 

PORTLAND,  1,700.  R.  R.,  Grand  Rapids  &  Indiana;  Lake  Erie  &  West.  Kirkendall  Hall, 
E.  B  Kirkendall,  manager :  seating  capacity,  700.  Newspapers  :  Herald  (Th.),  Com- 
mercial (Tb.),  Sun  (F.) Hotel:  Hawkins,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

PRINCETON,  3,500.    R.  R.,  Evansville  &  Terre  Haute;  Louisville,  Evansville  &  St.  Louis. 

Euterpe  Hall,  Lewis  &  Dimick,  managers:   seating  capacity,  GOO;    rental,  one  night, 

i  $18:  license,  $2;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  24x46;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  posters,  Lewis 

&  Dimick.    Newspapers:   Clarion  (Th.),   Democrat  (Sat.) Hotels:  Lagow:  regular 

rates,  $2;  Offenfield's,  Donald. 

RENSSELAER,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chicago.  Rensselaer  Opera 
House,  Willey  &  Sigler,  managers;  seating  capacity.  600;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  three 
$35,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage  18x36;  bill  poster,  Geo.  Spitler.  News- 
papers: Sentinel  (Tu.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels:  Nowel's,  regular  rates,  §2  (special 

also);  Makuvcr. 

RICHMOND,  16,000.  R.  R  ,  Chicago,  St.  Louis  &  Pacific;  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Dayton;  Grand 
Rapids  &  Ind.  Grand  Opera  House,  Win.  H.  Bradbury  &Son.  managers;  seating  capa- 
city, 800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  one  night  $3:  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  30x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  27x27;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18 ;  depth 
y  under  stage,  10;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Otto 
Schmidt;  stage  carpenter,  John  Fleming;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  £0;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  street  car  stables,  or  Jas.  A. 
Mahan.  Newspapers:  daily  Palladium,  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Item,  advertising 
rates,  special  contract;  Independent,  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  weekly,  Register 
(Sun.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Telegram  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  special  con- 
tract  Hotels:  Huntington  Grand,  special  rates,  §1.50  to  $2.50;  Arlington,  special 

rates,  $1.50  to  $2.50. 

Phillips  Opera  House,  Dobbins  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,400;  rental,  one  night 
$30,  three  $75;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x50;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

New  Park  Theatre,  Sim.  Dobbins,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,000. 

ROCHESTER,  4,060.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Atlantic;  Wabash.  Davidson's  Academy  of  Music,  W. 
H.  Davidson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50,  license 
included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  28x40;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster.  C.  A.  Has- 

kins.    Newspapers:  Republican  (Th.), Sentinel  (Sat.),  Tribune  (Fri.) Hotel:  Central, 

regular,  $2  (special  also). 

ROCKVILLE,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Terre  Haute  &  Logansport  Division  of  the  Vandalia.  Rock- 
ville  Opera  House,  Tate  &  Strouse,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  share  only;  license, 
yearly.  Size  of  stage,  25x53;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  21x28;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  3:  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  14;  scenic  artists,  Matthew  &  Sons;  billposter,  James  Akers;  theatrical 
teamster,  W.  N.  Carlisle.  Newspapers:  Republican  (Wed.),  Tribune  (Th.),  Eagle  (Sat.), 
advertising  rates,  2J£  c.  per  line Hotels:  Parke,  Rockville;  special,  $1.25. 

SEYMOUR,  4,000.  R.  R..  Jeffersonville,  Madison  &  Indianapolis,  Ohio  i  Miss.  Rooney's 
Opera  House,  W.  P.  Rooney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  fair  stock  scenery;  Wll 
poster,  Jesse  Bartup;  theatrical  teamster,  Ed.  Corthnmm.  Newspapers:  daily,  Business, 

Democrat Hotels:  Jonas,  regular,  $2  I  special  also);  Faulkner,  Harvey. 

Union  Hall,  W.  P.  Rooney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license. 
$3.  Size  of  stage,  12x20;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

SHELBYVILLE,  4,000.  R.  R..  Cin.,  Ind.,  St.  Louis  &  Chicago;  Jeffereonville,  Madison  & 
Indianapolis.  Blessing's  Opera  House,  John  Blessing,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600; 


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rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  16x40:  number  sets  scenery, 
12;  bill  poster,  Frank  P.  Mather.    Newspapers:  daily,  Democrat;  weekly,  Republican 

(Th.),  Volunteer  (Th.) Hotels:    Ray,  regular  rates,  $2 (special also);  Keck.  Jackson, 

Indiana. 

SOUTH  BEND,  22.0CO.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern;  Chicago  &  Grand  Trunk; 
Michigan  Central :  Logansport  &  Vandalia.  Good's  Opera  House,  John  J.  McErlain, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  share  also;  license  in- 
eluded.  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x26;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,  3}^;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, Prof.  Lorenz  Elbel;  bill  poster.  Jasper  B.  Toms;  number  sheets  can  accommodate, 
2,COO;  theatrical  teamster,  Ireland.  Newspapers :  daily,  Times,  Register,  Tribune ; 

weekly,  Times,  Register,  Tribune Hotels  :    Oliver  House,  Sheridan,  Grand  Central, 

St.  James. 
Price's  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  600. 

SPENCER,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Indianapolis  &  Vincennes.  Opera  House,  J.  W.  Davis,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22xE8; 
number  sets  scenery,  17;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.), 

Journal  (Th.),  Republican  (Wed  ) Hotels:    National,  regular  rates,  §1.50  (special 

also);  Lucas,  Moore. 

SULLIVAN,  3,000.  R.  R  ,  Evansville,  Terre  Haute  &  Chicago.  Sullivan  Opera  House,  R. 
M.  Dear,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  22x56;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x27;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  6;  traps,  1  *^~^ 
centre;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  bill  poster,  H.  J.  Smith;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 150;  rates  per  sheet,  3c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Russell  &  Giles.  Newspapers: 
Times  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Democrat  (Wed.),  advertising  rates, 

special  contract;  Union  (Wtd.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract Hotels:    Mc- 

Camman,  special  rates,  $1.50:  Grigsby,  special  rates. 

TERRE  HAUTE,  30.000.  R.  R,  Chic.  &  East  111.  :  Evansv.  &  Terre  Haute  ;  111.  Midland  : 
Ind.  &  St.  L.;  Vandalia  Line.  Opera  House,  J.  Naylor,  manager:  Brooks  &  Dickson. 
New  York  representatives  ;  seating  capacity,  1,600  :  rental,  one  night  $60  ;  license  lr 
included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage.  38x28  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  19  ;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  41J^  ;  depth  under  stage,  7  ;  full  set  scenery  ;  bill  poster, 
J.  M.  Dishon  ;  theatrical  teamster,  C.  P.  Slaub.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Courier,  Gazette. 

Hotels  :    National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also)  ;    Terre  Haute,  regular  rates, 

sc.50  (special  also). 

Dowling  Hall  ;   seating  capacity,  1,200. 

Adelphi  Theatre,  Thomas  Shawnessy,  manager. 

Atlantic  Theatre ;  variety. 

Turner  Hall. 

TIPTON.  3.000.  R.  R  ,  Wabash,  St.  Louis  &  Pac. ;  Lake  Erie  &  West.  Kleyla  Theatre, 
John  S.  Jolly,  manager:  seating  capacity.  800;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size 
of  stage.  30x60  :  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x24  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12  : 
height  from  stage  to  r'gging  loft,  18  ;  depth  under  stage,  3 ;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  12  :  leader  of  orchestra,  G.  M.  Lebo  ;  scenic  artist,  Jno.  S.  Jolly  ;  stage 
carpenter,  W.  Motes  ;  bill  poster,  Jno.  S.  Jolly  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
500;  rales  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Marion  Axtell.  Newspapers:  Advocate 

(Th.).  Times  (Fri.) Hotels:  Commercial,  special  rates,  gl.25;  National,  special  rates, 

>1  :  Indiana,  special  rates,  $1. 

Tipton  Opera  House.  More  &  Newcomers,  managers  :  seating  capacity,  550  :  rental,  one 
night  §15,  three  $30  :  license  included  :  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x44  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  9. 

UNION  CITY,  5,000.  R.  R..  Chicago,  St.  Louis  &  Pittsburgh  :  Cleveland,  Columbus, 
Cin.  &  Indianapolis;  Dayton  &  Union.  Opera  House,  A.  B.  Shuyler.  manager;  seating 
capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30  ;  license.  $3  to  $8.  Size  of  stage,  20x22  ; 
number  sets  scenery,  12  :  bill  poster,  E.  M.  Stone  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Trissell. 


136  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

Newspapers  :    Eagle  (Th.),  Times  (Sat.) Hotels  :    Branham.  regular  rates.   |8  : 

Doty,  Wiuslow. 

VALPARAISO,  6,500.  R.R.,  Chic.  &  Grand  Trunk;  Pittsburgh.  Ft.  Wayne  A:  Chicago;  N.  Y.. 
Chic.  &  St.  Louis.  Academy  of  Music,  J.  M.  McGill,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800: 
rental,  one  night  $20.  three  $50:  license.  $3;  share  also;  bill  poster,  J.  M.  McGill;  theatrical 
teamster,  J.  M.  McGill.  Newspapers:  daily,  Vidette.  weekly.  Herald  iTh.),  Messenger 

(Wed.),  Republican  (Wed.) Hotels:  Merchants,  regular  rates  $2  (special also):  Gould 

(special);  Commercial,  Tremont;  Central. 

V1NCENNES,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Evansville  &  Terre  Haute:  Ohio  &  Miss.:  C.  &  V.;  Ind.  .V; 
Vin.;  Wabash  &  P.  C.  Green's  Opera  House,  Frank  Green,  manager:  seating  capacity, 
1,000;  rental,  share  only:  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  24x30;  size  of  proscenium  open- 
ing, 20x24:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft.  20;  depth 
under  stage,  5;  traps,  one  centre;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  leader  of  orchestra,  Frank 
Blnme;  stage  carpenter.  Ellis  Sparrow;  bill  poster,  J.  J.  Cunningham:  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  300:  rates  per  sheet,  3  cents;  theatrical  teamster.  Wm.  Green.  News- 
papers :  daily,  Sun.  Commercial Hotels:  La  Plante,  special  rates,  .$1  ro  $2:  Ameri- 
can, regular  rates,  $2  (spec'al  also). 

WABASH.  4.500.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Wabash  &  Mich.;  Wabash.  Barter's  Opera  Bouse,  Barter 
Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $60;  no  license,  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  40x40;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  posters.  Barter  Bros.:  the- 
atrical teamster.  Pat.  Ivory.  Newspaper:  Courier  (Fri.\  Plaindealer  (Fri.) Hotels: 

Lutz,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Tremont,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  alsoi;  National. 

WARSAW,  4.COO.  R.  R.,  Pgh.,  Fort  Wayne  &  Chic.;  Cin.,  Wabash  &  Mich.  Opera  House, 
Al.  F.  Ruch,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800  to  1,OCO;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45; 
share  also:  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  42x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x2:<; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18 to 20;  depth  under 
,  stage,  8;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  scenic  artist,  Alex.  F.  Ruch;  stage  carpenter, 
Louis  Ruch;  billposter,  Louis  Ruch.  Number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  250  ;  rates 
per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  under  Opera  House  management. |  fNewspapers: 
daily,  Times,  adv.  rates,  per  line,  10c.;  weekly,  Republican  (Th.),  Union  (Fri.),  Wa.-p 

(Sat.) Botels:  Kirtley,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  American,  regular  rates.  §2  (special 

also). 

WASBINGTON,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Ohio  &  Miss.;  Indianapolis  &  Evansville.  Taunton  Opera 
Bouse;  seating  capacity,  650:  rental,  one  night  $20.  Size  of  stage,  17x24;  fair  stock 
scenery;  bill  poster.  Will  Vansion.  Newspapers:  daily,  Gazette;  weekly,  Democrat 

(Sat.) Botels:  Byatt.  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Meredith,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Germantown. 

WESTVILLE,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chic.  Opera  Ball,  W.  W.  Webster, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  17x22: 
fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster.  C.  Freeman.  Newspapers:  Indicator  (Th.>.  Times 
(Th.)  Hotels:  Cole,  Flood. 

WILLIAMSPORT,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Court  House  Hall;  seating  capacity, 450.  News- 
papers: Commercial,  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.) Botel:  Borne. 

WINAMAC,  2,500.    R.  R  ,  Chic.,  St.  Louis  &  Pittsburgh.    Vnrpillath's  Opera  House,  J.  D. 
Vnrpillath,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §20,  three  $50;  licen>' 
share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x44;  number  sets  scenery.  8;  bill  poster,  Opera  House. 
.Newspapers:  Journal  (Sat.),  Republican  (Th.) Botels:  Gilkey,  regular  rates,  .?2  'spe- 
cial also);  Frain. 

WINCBESTER,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Clev.  Columbus,  Cincinnati  &  Ind,  :  Grand  Rapids  & 
Indiana.  City  Ball,  C.  E.  Magee,  manager;  seating  capacity.  400;  rental,  one  night  §10r 

/  three  $25;  license,  $1;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x40;  number  sets  scenery.  3;  bill 

poster,  B.  Bobbick.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Tu.),  Berald  (Wed.),  Journal  (Wed.) 

Botels:  Irvin,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Franklin,  City. 

ZIONSVILLE,  1,500.  R.R.,  Cin.,  Indianapolis,  St.  Louis  &  Chicago.  Clark's  Opera  Hall.  B.  F. 
Clark,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  £8;  license,  $1.50;  share  also, 
Size  of  stage,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  7:  bill  poster,  manager  hall.  Newspaper- 
Times  (Th.)  Hotel:  Alford. 


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IOWA. 

ACKLEY,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Central   Iowa,   111.  Central.    City  Hall,  F.  Perkiewiez,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $7;  license,  $2  to  $5.     Size  of  stage,  14x30;  no 
scenery;  bill  poster,  R.  Bush.    Newspapers:  Enterprise,  (Fri.);  Tribune  (Wed.)... 
Hotels:  Revere,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Ackley. 

ADEL,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Wabash.    McLaughlin's  Opera  House,  D.  B.  McLaugblin,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  600;  rental, ;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  17x42;  fair  stock  scenery. 

Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.);  News(Wed.);  New  Era  (Tb.) Hotel:  Forrester,  regu- 
lar rates,  $2  (special  also). 

AFTON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Johnson  Hall,  Syp  &  Emmons, 
managers;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license,  $2;  seating  capacity,  SCO.  Size  of  stage, 
16x23:  number  sets  scenery,  4;  theatrical  tesmster,  Geo.  Simcnds,  Newspapers:  Enter- 
prise (Th.),  Tribune-News  (Wed.) Hotels:  Madison,  regular  rates,  J2  (special  also); 

Occidental. 

AGENCY  CITY,  1,200.  R.  R  , Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Chamberlain's  Hall;  seat- 
ing capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $5:  license,  $1 Hotel:  Harden. 

ALBIA,  3,300.  R.  R.,  Central  Iowa;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quit cy;  Wabash.  Towmerd's 
Opera  House,  J.  E.  Townsend,  manager;  seating  capacity,  CCO;  share  only;  license,  $3 
to  $7.  Size  of  stage,  22x50;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill 'poster,  Geo.  Farrar;  theatrical 

teamsters,  Cramer  &  Noble.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.),  Era  (Sat.),  Union  (.Tn) 

Hotels:  Creamer,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Delmonico,  C.  B.  &  Q.  House. 
Seifert's  Hall,  Chas.  E.  Griffin,  manager. 

AMES,  1,200.  R.  R  ,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Opera  Hall,  Bradley  &  Reed,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $12.  Size  of  stage,  25x35;  fair  stock  scenery; 

bill  poster,  Chas.  Kilman.     Newspaper:    Intelliger  (Sat.) Hotels:    West,   regul»r 

rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Cottage. 

ANAMOSA,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  ..Holt's  Opera  Hall; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x52;  fair 
stock  scenery  ;  billposter,  Wm.  Leach.  Newspapers:  Eureka,  (lh.),  Joninal,  (Th.) 

Hotels :  Gillen,  regular  $2,  (special  also),  Central. 

Lehmkulms  Hall,  seating  capacity,  300  :  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $2.    Size  of  stage, 
12x16;  no  scenery. 

ANGUS,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Des  Moines  &  F.  Dodge;  Minn.  &  St.  Louis.  Thomas  Opera  House, 
L.  B.  Thomas,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  shares  also;  rental,  one  night  $20;  three 
$50  ;  share  also  ;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  16x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x16; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  depth  under  stage,  3}^;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery, 
6  ;  billposter,  N.  L.  Graham  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Jno.  D.  Williams.  Newspapers: 
Black  Diamond,  (Sat.),  Tenderfoot,  (Thur.) .  .Hotel:  Orono. 

ATLANTIC,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  R.  Isl.  &  P.;  C.  B.  &  Q.;  C.  &  Nor.  W.  Bacon's  Opera 
House,  H.  E.  Bacon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  6CO;  rental,  one  night  $35;  share  also; 
three  $100;  license  included.  Size  of  stage  32x44;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x24  ; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,13;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage, 
8;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  bill  poster,  H.  K.  Bacon;  number  of,  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 200;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Walker  Bios.  Newspapers  ; 
daily,  Telegraph,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c.;  weekly,  Messenger,  (Fri.),  Democrat, 
(Fri.)  HoteJs:  Reynolds,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Park,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Com- 
mercial, special  rates,  $1. 

Whitney's  Hall,  F.  H.  Whitney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  4CO ;  rental,  one  night  $8; 
license,  $2;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x23;  number  sets  scenery,  7. 

AVOCA,  1,500.  R.  R,  Chic.  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Opera  House,  Coffman  &  Harlow, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x38: 

fair  stock  scenery;.    Newspapers:   Delta,  (Th.),  Herald,  (Wed.) Hotel:  Railroad, 

regular,  $2  (special  also). 


138  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


C  B.  BISHOP, 


COMEDIAN 


SUPPORTED    BY 


The  Bishop  Comedy  Company. 


MANAGER  AND  PROPRIETOR, 


CHAS.  J.  BISHOP 


12  UNION  SQUARE,  NEW  YORK. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Iowa.  1<J9 


BEDFORD,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  Bur.  &  Quincy.  Steele  Opera  House,  Chas.  Steele,  man- 
ager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  26x30; 
fair  stock  scenery;  billposter,  Wm.  Hankins.  Newspapers  :  Southwest,  (Fri.),  Demo- 
crat, (Sat.),  Republican,  (Th.)  Hotel:  Bedford,  regular,  $2  (special  also). 

BELLE  PLAINS,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.    Phoenix  Hall,  Wm.  A.  Hunter.  / 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  share  also.      Size  of 
stage,  19x20;  number  sets  scenery,  9.    Newspapers:  Independent  (Wed.),  Union  (Wed.). 
Hotels:    Burley,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sherman. 

BE LLEVUE,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Kocheman  Hall ;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 350.  Newspaper:  Leader  (Th.) Hotel:  Bower. 

BLOOMFIELD,  2,500.  R  E.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Kansas  City;  Wabash.  Taylor's 
Opera  House,  J.  A.  Taylor,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three 
$20;  license,  $3.50;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers  :  Republican  (Th.),  Democrat  (Th.). 
Hotel :  Wilson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

BOONE,  3,400.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Metropolitan  Hall,  A.  K.  Wells,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  16x20; 
bill  poster,,  W,  H.  M7right.  Newspaper:  Democrat  (Wed.),  Republican  (Wed.),  Stand- 
ard (Sat.) Hotels  :  Lincoln,  regular  rates,  $-1  (special  also);  Eagle,  St.  James. 

City  Hall,  R.  Sutton,  manager;  fair  stock  scenery. 
Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  500. 

BROOKLYN,  1.500.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.    Opera  House;  seating  capac-  ^ 

ky,  400;  rental,  one  night,  $8;  license,  $2;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper  :  Chronicle 
(Fri.) Hotel:  Skinner,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

BURLINGTON,  20.000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy;  C.  B.  &  K.  C.;  B.  &  N.  W.; 
B.  C.  R.  &  N. ;  Wabash.  Opera  House,  Geo.  A.  Duncan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200 ; 
share  only.  Size  of  stage,  40x50  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  50;  billposter,  Geo.  A,  Duncan;  theatrical  teamster,  Burlington  Express 

Co .  Newspapers :  daily,  Gazette,  Hawkeye ;  weekly  .Reporter  (Th . ),  Post  (Sat.) Hotels  : 

Gorham,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Barrett,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 
Union,  regular  rates,  $2. 

Grimes  Opera  House,  R.  M.  Washburne,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1  000;  rental, ; 

share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  number  sets  scenery,  10. 

Turner  Hall,  John  A;  Dalldorf,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700. 

Academy  of  Music,  R.  S.  Lyle,  manager. 

Mozart  Hall,  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

CALMAR,  1,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.   Paul.    Landin's  Hall,  C.  W.  Geiseu, 

manager  ;  seating  capacity,  200.    Newspaper  :  Clarion  (Sat.) Hotel :  George,  special 

rates. 

CARROLL,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  N.  Western.  Music  Hall,  <B.  H.  Dolls,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  16x20:  fair 
stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Geo.  Marette.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Wed.),  Sentinel  (Sat.) 
Hotels  :  Burke,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Commercial . 

CASCADE,   1,200.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Panl.    Crawford's  Hall,  Crawford 

Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500.    Newspaper:  Pioneer  (Fri.) Hotel:  Key  City 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  alsp) . 

CEDAR  FALLS,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Burl.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern:  111.  Central;  W.  I.  &  Neb. 
PfeifEer's  Opera  House,  C.  H.  Brown,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night 
$25,  share  also;  license  included.  Si0e  of  stage,  26x46;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
15x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  19;  depth 
under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster.  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  325,  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  M.  Davis.  Newspapers: 
Gazette  (Fri.),  Journal  (Th.)  Hotel:  Burr's,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Commercial,  *peci a 
rates,  $1.50:  Monitor,  special  rates,  $1. 


140  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


CEDAR  RAPIDS.  18,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul:  Burl., 
Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern.    Greene's  Opera  House,  C.  G.  Greene,  manager:  Brooks  & 
Dickson,  New  York  representatives:  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  share  only;  license, 
yearly.    Size  of  stage.  40x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x33:  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  36;  depth  under  stage,  9;   traps,  4;  mim- 
.    her  sets  scenery,  21;  leader  of  orchestra,  Len.  H.  Salisbury;  stage  carpenter.  George  H. 
^r       Nelson;  bill  poster,  Opera  House ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate.  400;  theatrical 
teamsters.  Lynch  &  Noble.    Newspapers:  c'aily,  Gazette,  advertising  rates,  yearly  con- 
tract; Republican,  yearly  contract;  Herald,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Times  (Th.),  yearly 

contract;  Chat  (Sat.),  yearly  contract Hotels:  Northwestern,  special  rates,  $1.50  to 

$2:  Grand,  $1.50  to  $2 .50;  Southern,  $1-50  to  $2. 

CENTREVILLB,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Wabash.  Russell's  Opera 
House;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night,  $8;  license,  $3;  fair  stock  scenery :  bill 
poster,  M.  E.  Lowther;  theatrical  teamsters,  W.  T.  Ogle  &  Co.  Newspapers:  Citizen 
(Wed.),  Industrial  lowegian  (Fri.),  Journal  (Wed.) Hotels:  Keystone,  special;  Con- 
tinental. 

CHARITON,  3,500.  R.R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Qaincy.  Mallory's  Opera  Hall,  William 
Reed,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  share  Also: 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x34;  height  from 
./•  stage  to  grooves,  12:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  17;  depth  under  stage,  6;  traps.  •>; 
number  sets  scenery,  14;  leader  of  orchestra,  Wm.  Reed;  stage  carpenter,  John  Reed: 
bill  poster,  John  Callahan;  theatrical  teamster,  Samuel  St.  John.  Newspapers:  Patriot 

(Tu.),  advertising  rates  lOc.  per  line;  Democrat  (.Tu.),  lOc.  per  line Hotels:   Bates. 

special  rates,  $1,'$5  per  week. 

CHARLES  CITY,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  ,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  III.  Central.  Raymond's  Hall, 
H.  C.  Raymond,  manager;  seating  capacity,  3CO:  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license, 
$2.  Size  of  stage,  19x24:  no  scenery.  Newspapers:  Advocate  (Tu.),  Standard  >  Fri.  >, 

Intelligencer  (Th.) Hotels:  Union,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also;  Lenard. 

Mahara's  Opera  Hall. 

CHEROKEE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Central.  Maple  Hall,  Robert  Buchanan,  manager;  seating 
capacity.  230:  rental,  one  night  $12;  license,  §2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x20.  News- 

//      papeis:  Courier  (Fri.),  Free  Press  (Tu.) Hotels:  Washington,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Fountain. 

CLARINDA,  3,800.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy ;  Hnmeston  &  Shenandoah.    Hawley  Opera 
House,  F.  W.  Parrish,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $15;  licec- 
sharealso.    Sizeof  stage,  40x46:  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspapers:  Herald  (Wed.\  Journal 
i Sat. ),  Democrat  (Th.)  ..   ..Hotel:  Linderman,  regular  rates.  $2  (special  also). 

CLINTON,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern;  Chic., Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Bnr.,  Cf dar  Rapids 
&  Northern.  Doris'  Opera  House,  Chas.  E.  Fenlon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200: 
rental,  one  night  $55:  share  also:  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage.  30x80;  size  of  proscenium 
(/  opening,  20x35:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24; 
depth  under  stage,  16;  traps,  2:  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leaders  of  orchestra,  Bulen  & 
Calnan;  scenic  artists,  Andrews  &  Son;  stage  carpenter,  Harry  Tate;  bill  posters,  Opera 
House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  600;  rates  per  sheet,  4  cents;  theatrical 
teamsters.  Prank  &  McKinley.  Newspapers:  daily.  News;  advertising  rates,  yearly 
contract;  Herald,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Age  (Fri.),  yearly  contract:  Herald  (Thu.>, 

yearly  contract Hotels:  Revere,  special   rates.  §1.50  to  §2;  Central,  special  rates, 

$1.50  to  $2:  Gerhard,  special  rates,  gl  to  §1.50. 

Music  Hall.  Chas.  E.  Fenlon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $40:  share 
also;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x30;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  -1:  traps.  2; 
number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Bulen  &  Calnan;  scenic  artists,  Andrews 
&  Son;  stage  carpenter,  Will  Russell;  bill  poster,  Chas.  E.  Fenlon. 

CORYDON,  1,300.    R.  R.,  Wabash.    Opera  Hall,  Wm.  Hughes,  manager  ;  seating  capacity, 
,     400;    rental,  one  night  $15  ;  license,  §1.    Size  of  stage,  16xCO  ;    number  sets  scenery.  7  ; 

y        bill  poster,  D.  W.  C.  Gallop.    Newspapers  :    Democrat  (Th  ),  Times  tTh.) Hotels  : 

Palace,  regular  rates,  $2  ("special  also):  Union,  Cottage. 


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COUNCIL  BLUFFS,  22,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Sioux  City  &  Pacific;  C.  &  N.  Western  ; 
Chicago,  R.  I.  &  Pacific  :  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  ;  Wabaeh  ;  St.  Louis  &  Pacific  ; 
Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  ;  K.  C.  and  St.  Jo.;  all  terminate  at  this  point. 
Dohany's  New  Opera  House,  John  Dohany,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,060  ;  rental, 
one  night  $65,  two  $120  ;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  38x60;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  30x30  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18  ;  height  from  stage  to 
rigpng  loft,  44  ;  traps,  2  ;  depth  under  stage,  9  ;  number  sets  scenery,  14  ;  leader  of 
orchestra,  John  Adolf  :  bill  poster,  W.  C.  Nisthauk.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Nonpareil, 

Globe,  Herild Hotels:    Ogden,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2  ;    Pacific,  special  rates, 

$1.50  to  $2;    Bichtell's,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Bloom  &  Nixon's  Opera  House,  Jno.  W.  Kilgore,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ; 
rental,  one  night  $26  ;  license  included  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x60  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  15. 

CRESCO,  2,500.  R.  R  ,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Lyric  Hall,  Lomas  Bros  ,  managers;  seating 
capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25  ;  share  also  ;  license,  $2  to  $3.  Size  of 
stage,  16x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x18;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  J6  ;  bill  poster,  Syman  Eastman.  Newspapers  :  Times  (Th.),  Plain 
Dealer  (Th.) Hotels  :  Tremont,  Strother. 

CKESTON,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Creston  Opera  House,  Beach  & 
Syberkrop,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  1  000  ;  share  only  ;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage, 
35x60;  number  sets  scenery,  30  ;  bill  poster.  Opera  House.  Newspapers;  daily,  Gazette; 

weekly,  Commonwealth  (Fri.) Hotels  :   Summitt,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Commercial,  Central. 

DAVENPORT,  25,000.  R  R  ,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Chicago,  M.  &  St.  Paul. 
Burtis' Opera  House,  A.  L.  Skeels,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,400;  rental,  share  only, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  64x32;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  36;  depth  under 
stage,  9;  traps,  3;  full  set  scenery;  musical  director,  Prof.  Otto;  scenic  artist,  Mr. 
Moses;  stage  carpenter,  Mat.  Lamb;  bill  posters,  Albert  Kackles;  theatrical  teamster, 
Alex.  Roberts.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Gazette,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  Demo- 
crat, yearly  contract;  Dn  Demokrat,  yearly  contract Hotels:  Kimball,  special  rates, 

$1.50  to  $3;  St.  James,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Newcomb,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 
Library  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  fair  stock  scenery. 

DECORAH,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Steyer's  Opera  House.  J.  Steyer,  mana- 
ager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50.  Size  of  stage,  15x22;  full 
set  scenery;  bill  poster,  H.  L.  Cross.  Newspapers:  Journal  and  Press  (Wed.),  Posten 

(Wed.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels:  Winneshiek,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  St. 

Cloud. 

DELAWARE.  500.  R.  R.,111.  Central:  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Stone  Hall,  R.  Boone,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400. 

DELHI,  700.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Heath's  Hall,  M.  T.  Heath,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $3,  three  $8,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of 

stage,  14x30;  bill  poster,  W.  F.  Neal.    Newspaper:  Monitor  (Th.) Hotels:  Harding, 

Iowa. 

DENNISON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern.  Germania  Hall,  R.  Huard,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
25x30;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster.  Tom  Broadhurst.  Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Tu.), 
Review  (Fri.) Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Jaeggar,  Fargo. 

DBS  MOINES,  40,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Chic.  &  North  Western;  Chic., 
Burl.  &  Quincy;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Wabash;  Wis.,  Iowa  &  Nek.;Des  M.  &  Ft. 
Dodge;  DesM.  &  Osceola.  New  Grand  Opera  House,  W.  W.  Moore,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,500;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  50x64;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
30x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  60;  depth  un- 
der stage,  8;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  32;  stage  carpenter,  E.  Stoll;  bill  poster,  W. 
W.Moore;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  3,500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamsters,  A.  T.  Johnson  &  Son.  Newspapers:  daily,  Register,  adv.  rates  per  line,  40c.; 


142  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

Leader,  adv.  rates  per  line,  25c.;  weekly,  News,  adv.  rates  per  line,  25c.;  Times  (Sat.  i, 

adv.  rates  per  line,  25c.:  Mail  (Sat.) Hotels:  Kirkwood,  special  rates,  §1.50  to  $-': 

Alern,  special  rates,  1.50  to  $2;  Morgan,  $1.25  to  $2. 

Foster's  Opera  House,  Win.  Foster,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,160:  rental,  one  night  $50, 
license  included,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  35x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x28:  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  18:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40:  depth  under  stage,  8; 
traps,  3;  full  sets  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  R.  Robinson;  scenic  artist,  Clarence 
Bennett,  stage  carpenter,  Oscar  Crocket;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Foster;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  3,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. 

Lewis' Opera  House,  Brandt  &  Willcox,  managers:  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental, , 

share  also;  full  set  scenery. 

DEWITT,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  De  Witt  Opera 
House,  George  K.  Ryder,  manager;  seating  capacity,  TOO;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
§35,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  26x42;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill 

poster,  Opera  House.    Newspaper:  Observer  (Wed.) Hotel:  Gates,  regular  niti--.  <•.' 

(special  also). 

DEXTER,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Swiharfs  Hall,  Simon  Swihart. 
manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  §5;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  14x-.'-.'. 
Newspaper:  Herald  (Fri.) Hotels:  Kilpatrick,  Johnson. 

DUBUQUE,  30,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Central;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Opera  House,  Duncan  & 
Waller,  managers;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  §125,  license  in- 
cluded; share  also.  Size  of  stage,  35x64;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  23x32;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  2: 
number  sets  scenery,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  Henry  Wunderleich;  stage  carpenter,  James 
Seward;  bill  poster,  Jim  Brooks;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per 
sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Dubuque  Omnibus  Co'  Newspapers:  daily,  Hera'd, 

Times,  Telegraph Hotels:  Key  City,  special  rates.   $1.50:  Julien,  special  rate- 

Lorimier,  special  rates,  §1.50. 

City  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600. 

Turner's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  800. 

DUNLAP,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western.  Dunlap  Opera  House,  S.  J.  Patterson,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400.  Newspaper:  Reporter  (Th.),  adv.  rates  per  line,  ICc 

Hotel:  Railway. 

EDDYVILLE,  1,100.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Central  of  Iowa.  Leggett's 
Opera  House,  E.  Leggett,  manager:  seating  capacity,  250.  Size  of  stage,  24x14:  fair 

stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Ed.  Leggett.    Newspaper:    Advertiser  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Plough,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  McKenna. 

ELDORA,  2,000.  h.  R.,  Central  of  Iowa.  Porter  &  Moir's.  Opera  House,  Porter  & 
Moir,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  share  also.  Size 
of  stage,  16x44;  number  Sets  scenery,  G;  bill  poster,  C.  H.  Hollister.  Newspaper: 

Herald  (Wed.),  Ledger  (Fri.),  Telephone  (Th.) Hotel:    Edgington,  regular  rar 

(special  also). 

ELKADER,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Boiler's  Hall,  V.  Boiler,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Wed.),  Register  tFri.i Hotel: 

L^     Bordman,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

EMMETSBURG,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul;  Burlington,  Cedar  Rapids  & 

Northern.    Ormsby's  Husic  Hall,  Ormsby  Bros.  &  Co.,  managers:  seating  capacity,  500; 

rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $33;  share  also:  license,  $1  to  $2.  Size  of  stage,  20x43;  fixe 
,  of  proscenium  opening,  14x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
r  ging  loft,  14;  depth  under  stage,  3J*>;  number  seta  scenery,  6;  theatrical  teamster.  J. 

E.Scott.    Newspapers:  Reporter  (Th.),  Pilot  (Th.),  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels:    Wa- 

verly,  special  rates,  $1.25;  St.  James,  special  rates,  $1. 

FAIRFIELD,  3,500.    R.  R  ,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.    Seaman's  Opera  House,  H 
Seaman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $16:   license,  $3:  share  also. 


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Size  of  stage,  20x44;  bill  poster,  Harry  F.  Wertz.    Newspapers:  daily,  Journal;  weekly, 

Ledger  (Wed.),  Tribune  (Th.) Hotels:    Leggett,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Davis. 

FARLEY,  800.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Illinois  Central.  Public  Hall,  O'Connell 
Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400.  Hotel:  American. 

FAYETTB,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Duncan  Hall,  H.  G.  Pest,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  Newspaper:  Postal  Card  (Tu.)  Hotel:  Fayette,  regular  rates.  $2 
(special  also). 

FORT  DODGE,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Illinois  Central;  Des  Moines  &  Ft.  Dodge;  Ft.  Dodge  &  Ft.          .^- 
Ridg.;  Minn.  &  St.  Louis.    Fessler's  Opera  House,  D.  Fessler,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,         ^ 
1,000;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  nights  $90;  license,  $2;  share  also.   Sizi  of  stage,  20x30; 
full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  W.  Dermer.    Newspapers:  daily,  Times;  weekly,  Messenger 

(Th.),  Gazette  (Wed.) Hotels:  Duncombe,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Arlington, 

Fort  Dodge. 

FORT  MADISON,  6,000.  R.  R.,' Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy;  Chicago,  Burlington  & 
Kansas  City;  Fort  Madison  &  North  Western.  Concordia  Opera  House,  Charles 
Doerr,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  license,  $3.  Size  I/* 
of  stage,  22x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x18;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14J£;  depth  under  stage,  3]^;  traps,  2;  number  sets 
scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  EmilDassau;  scenic  artist,  E.  Daesau;  stage  carpenter. 
Gus.  Thomas;  bill  posters,  Kistner  &  McClollau;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Am  zi  Morrison.  Newspapers:  daily,  Potonowok,  Plain  Dealer;  weekly,  Democrat 

(Wed.),  Plain  Dealer  (Fri ) Hotels  :  Anthes,  special  rstes,  $2;  Metropolitan,  special 

rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Kasten,  special  rates,  $1. 

GORDON  GROVE,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy.  Opera  House,  A.  B. 
Sterns,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license.  $1.  Size  of  stage, 
24x24;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Express(Th.) Hotel:  Ohio. 

GLENWOOD,  1,800.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington   &  Quincy.    Glenwood  Opera  House,  H.        .^ 
G.  Cullen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  license  included.    Size 
of  stage,  23x38;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  C.  B.Claiborne.    Newspapers:  Ga- 
zette (Sat.),  Journal  (Sat.),  Opinion  (Sat.) Hotel:   Glenwood,  regular  rates,  $2  (spe- 

cia  also). 

GREENFIELD,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Creston  &  Northern.  Opera  House,  John  J.  Hetherington, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  share  also;  license,  $2. 
Size  of  stage,  16x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  I]x20;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1; 
number  sets  scenery,  4.  Newspapers:  Transcript  (Th.),  advertising  rates  per  line,  5c.; 

Reporter  (Th.),  15c.  per  inch;  Review  (Th.),  5c.  per  line Hotels:  Kirkwood,  special 

rates,  $1.25:  Wilson. 

GRINNELL,  2,600.    R.  R..  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Central  of  Iowa,    Preston's  Op- 
era House,  Preston  &  Proctor,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20;  r 
license,  $4;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  26x35;  fair  stock  scenery;    bill  poster,   Opera  . 
House.    Newspapers:  semi-weekly,  Herald,  Independent;  weekly,  Signal  (Sat.) Ho- 
tel: Chapin,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Stewart's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  no  license.    Size  of 
stage,  12x16;  no  scenery. 

GRUNDY  CENTRE,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Burlington,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern.  Orchestra  Hall, 
Orchestra  Hall  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  5CO.  Size  of  stage,  16x30;  number  sets 

scenery,  6.    Newspapers:    Argus  (Th.),  Republican   Wed.),  Courier  (Fri.) Hotel: 

Citizens',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

GUTTENBERG,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Turner  Hall,  Robt.  Horsh,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  800 Hotel:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

HAMBURG,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Bur.   &  Quincy;  Kan.  City,  St.  Jo.  &  Council  Bluffs. 

Opera  House,  C.  W.  Bouton,  manager;  Beating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;        f 
license,  $4.50.     Size  of  stage,  20x44.    Newspapers:  News  (Wed.),  Times  (Fri.) Ho- 
tel: Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also). 
McKunch  Hall,  W.  Boatern,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600.    Size  of  stage,  24x44. 


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HAMPTON,  1,700.  R.  R., Central  of  Iowa;  Dubuqne  &  Dakota.  Harriman's  Opera  House, 
O.  B.  Harriman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30; 
license.  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  15x40;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  B.  J. 

Stonebreaker,     Newspapers:    Chronicle  (Sat.),    Recorder  (Wed.) Hotels:    Beede. 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Phoenix,  Cannon. 

HARLAN,  3,000.  R  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pac. ;  Cin.,  C.  &  N.  W.  Long's  Opera  House. 
P.  B.  Hunt,  manager:  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  $100;  license  in- 
eluded.  Size  of  stage,  26x44;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20  ;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;  depth  under  stage.  4  ;  traps,  2;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  T.  B.  Rail;  bill  poster,  Jas.  Durham;  theatrical 

teamster,  Bus.  Line.    Newspapers:  Tribune    (Wed.),  Republican    (Th.) Hotel, 

City,  special  rates,    1  to  $1.50. 

INDEPENDENCE,  4000.  R.  R.,  111.  Central;  Burl.  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern.  King's 
Opera  House,  Chas.  King,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license, 
S3.  Size  of  stage.  24x52;  number  sets  of  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Josh.  Young.  News- 
papers: Bulletin  (Tu.),  Journal  (Fri.),  Conservative,  (Wed.),  Advocate  (Th.) Ho- 
tels, Empire,  regular,  $2,  (special  also);  Wheeler,  Turner. 

Leytze  Hall,  A.  Leytze,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $12;  license,  $3 
to  $10.    Size  of  stage,  6x16;  no  scenery. 

INDIANOLA,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Chic.,  Burl.  &  Quin.  Opera 
Hall.  J.  W.  Campbell,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500;  share  also  ;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $35;  license,  $2.50  per  night.  Size  of  stage,  20x42;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
]3xl9]4;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  depth  under  stage,  3J^;  traps,  2;  number  sets 
scenery.  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  William  Richy;  billposter,  McNabb;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  50;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  David  Parker.  Newspapers: 

Herald  (Th.),  Advocate  (Th.),  Tribune  (Th.) Hotels:    Central,  special  rates,  $1, 

Madison,  special  rates,  $1. 

IOWA  CITY,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pac.;  Burl.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern. 
Clark  &  Hill's  Opera  House,  J.  N.  Coldren,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ;  rental, 
one  night  §40,  three  $100;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  32x60  ;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves.  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21  ;  depth  under  stage.  6  : 
number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Frank  F.  Lnse. 

Newspapers:    daily,  Republican;  weekly,  Press  (Wed.),  Vidette-Reporter   (Fri.) 

Hotels  :   St.  James,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Palace,  regular  rates,  $-2  (special 
also.) 

IOWA  FALLS,  1,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Central.  Opera  House,  R.  A.  Casleton,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  16x40;  fair  stock  scenery. 

Newspapers:  Citizen  (Sat.),  Sentinel  (Wed.)  Hotels:  Jones,  Western,  Woods,  special 

rates. 

Leonard  &  Chesboro  Opera  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25; 
license,  $2.    Size  of  stage,  18x24;  no  scenery. 

JEFFERSON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  and  N.  Western;  Wabash,  St.  Louis  and  Pacific.  Opera 
House,  Gallagher  &  Thompson,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $35;  license.  $1  to  $3;  sharealso;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  15x21:  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  10x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  9}^;  depth  under  stage,  3; 
traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  billposter,  Sim  De  Witt;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 100;  theatrical  teamsters,  W.  D.  Chandler,  A.  Gibson.  Newspapers  :  Bee  (Th.), 

advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line;    Argus    (Wed.),  lOc.    per   line Hotels:    Revere, 

special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Head,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 

JESUP,  1,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Central.  Bank  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  400;  license,  $1. 
Size  of  stage,  15x25;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  S.  L.  Clark.  Newspaper : 
Times  (Tu.) Hotels  :  Evergreen,  Julian. 

KEOKUK,  16,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Islahd  &  Pac.;  Chic.,  Burl.  &  Quin. ;  Wabash  &  So. 
Pac.  Keokuk  Opera  House,  Harrison  Tucker,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental 
one  night  $75,  three  $150,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  34x58;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
30x35;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  54;  depth  under 

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140  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

stage,  14:  traps,  5:  number  sets  scenery,   16:  leader  of  orchestra,  Chas.  Miller;  scenic 

artist,  Peter  Vanderlnrg;  stage  carpenter,    Grant  Springer;  bill  poster.  Austin  Bland; 

number  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,750;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamsters,  W.  S. 

Ivies,   H.  C.   Sinten.    Newspapers:    daily,   Gate  City,  advertising  rates.  20c.  per  line; 

Constitution,  advertising  rates,  20c.  per  line:  Democrat,  advertising  rates,  15c.  per  line; 

weekly,  Post,   (Tb.),  News,  (Sat.) Hotels:  Patterson,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  §1.50; 

Stanleigh,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  §1. 50. 
Gibbons'  Opera  House,  seating  capacity,  l.ODO;  share  only.    Size  of  stage,  40x50;  fair 

stock  scenery. 
Baker's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600. 

KEOSAUQUA,  1,200.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Islandl&  Pacific.    Opera  House,  J.  B.  Bleakmore; 

manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  §8,  three  $18;  license,  §2.    Size  of 
.S   stage,  15x18;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:  Republi- 

can  (Th.),  Democrat    (Th.) Hotels:    Russell,    regular   rates,    $2    (special   also): 

Shepperd. 

KNOXVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy  ;  Chic.,  R.  I.  &  Pacific.  Knoxville 
Opera  House,  R.  H.  Law,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  §10,  three 
825  ;  license,  §3.50  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x20  ;  number  sets  scenery,  7  :  bill 

poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:  Journal  (Wed.),  Express  (Tu.),  Reporter  t.Fri. "> 

Hotels:  Amos,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Tremont. 

LANSING,  2,060.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Germania  Hall,  M.  Kernat,  manager  ; 
seating  capacity  500  ;  fair  slock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Wed.),  Mirror  tFri). 
Hotel  :  Hufschmidt,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

LA  PORTE  CITY,  1,300.  R.  R.,  Burl.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern.  Opera  Hall,  or  G.  A.  R. 
Hall,  A.  U.  Evarts  and  J.  C.  Adams,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night 
§12,  three  §30:  share  also  ;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  16x38  ;  size  of  proscenium  open- 
ing,  14x20  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12^  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14  ; 
depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,.!;  number  sets  scenery,  11  ;  no  orchestra  ;  stage  carpenter 
J.  C.  Adams  ;  bill  poster,  Dell  Mitchell.  Newspapers  :  Progress  (Wed.),  Review  iThi. 
Hotels:  National,  special  rates,  $1. 

LE  MARS,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Chi.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha:  111.  Central.  Hoyt's  Opera  House. 
H.  L.  Hoyt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  §40,  three  $75;  share  also: 
license  $2,.  Size  of  stage,  65x28;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Isaac  Lankford. 

Newspapers:    daily,  Sentinel;   weekly.  Democrat   (Fri.);    Dispatch  (Tu.) Hotels: 

Richard's,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also),  Revere. 

Apollo  Hall,  Geo.  E.  Pew,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15.  three  <40: 
share  also;  license  §1  to  $15.    Size  of  stage,  16x48;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

LEON,  2,OCO.    R.  R.,  Chi.,  Bur.  &  Qnincy;    Des  Moines,  Osceola  &  So.    Hildreth's  Opera 
House,  J.  F.  Hildreth,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 
license  included;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x44;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  18x16; 

/  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18:  depth  under 
stage,  4)^;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  T.  Kelly;  stage  car- 
penter, S.  Peniwell;  bill  poster,  Milton  Simmons;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  500; 
rates  per  sheet,  2c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Glaze.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Th.);  Demo- 
crat-Reporter (Wed.)  Hotels:  Ward's,  special  rates,  $1;  Sales,  special  rates,  §1: 

Beck,  special  rates,  75c. 

LYONS,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chi.  &  N.  Western;  Chi.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Odeon  Hall.  Justus 
Lund,  manager;  seating  capacity.  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license  $-  to  §3.  Size  of 
stage,  25x50;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  Jacob  Thomson.  Newspapers:  Ad- 
vertiser (Th.);  Mirror  (Sat.) Hotels:  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also): 

Union,  Transit,  City. 

Masonic  Temple;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Murphy's  Hall;  seating  capicity,  350. 

MALCOLM,  800.    R.  R.,  Chic..  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.     Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  350; 

rental,  one  night  $5;  license,  §1.50:  fair  stock^scenery.    Newspaper:  Gazette  (Tu.i 

Hotel:  Central. 


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BOSTON,    MASS. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Iowa.  147 


MALVERN,  1,100.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy;  Wabash.  Opera  House.  Newspaper: 
Leader  (Tn.) Hotel:  Judkins,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also). 

MANCHESTER,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Illinois  Central.    City  Hall,  Charles  H.  Day,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  share  also;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,        /^ 
18x66;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x27  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13J4;  depth  under 
stage,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  J.  B.  Andrews;  number  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 300;    rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  F.E.Evans.    Newspapers: 

Democrat  (Wed  ),  Press  (Fri.) Hotels:  Clarence,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Globe,  special 

rates,  $1.25. 

MAQUOKETA,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern;  Chicago,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Opera 
House,  Wm.  Current,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50; 
share  also;  license.  $2.  Size  of  stage,  20x46;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15;  depth  under  stage,  3; 
traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  F.  Kreger;  scenic  artists, 
Slauter  &  Stanley;  stage  carpenter,  Wm.  Current.  Newspapers:  Record  (Wed.),  adver- 
tising rates,  5c.  per  line;  Sentinel  (Th.),  15c.  per  line;  Excelsior  (Sat.),  lOc  per  line 

Hotels:  Emery,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1  25;  Decker,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

MARENGO,  2,560.  R.  R  ,  Chic.,  R.  I.  &  Pacific.  Stover's  Opera  House,  M.  W.  Stover, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  license,  $1;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  20x41;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  J.  B  Lion;  theatrical  teamster, 

John  Lindsay.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Republican  tWed  ) Hotels:  Clifton, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Park,  Lafayette,  Central,  Parnell,  Union. 

MARION,  4,000.  R.  R.  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Marion  Opera  Hall,  J.  I.  Berryhill,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license,  $1  to  $3.  Size  of 
stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Robert  Magee.  Newspapers:  Pilot 
(Th.),  Register  (Wed.) Hotel;  Park,  regular  rates.  $2  (special  also). 

MARSHALLTOWN,  9,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western;  Central  of  Iowa.  Woodbury 
Hall,  L.  C.  Goodwin,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60  ; 
license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  siage,  22x30  ;  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  bill  poster,  L. 

C.  Goodwin.     Newspapers:  daily,  Times-Republican  ;  weekly,  Statesman  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Tremont,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Boardman,  Bowler. 

MASON  CITY,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Chic  ,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul  ;  Central  of  Iowa.  Parker's  Opera 
House,  H.  T.  Parker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental— share  only  ;  license,  $3. 
Size  of  stage,  23x44;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24  ;  depth  under  stage,  4  ;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  14;  bill  posters,  H.  G.  &  A.  T.  Parker;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400; 
rates  per  sheet,  3c.  Newspapers  :  Republican  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line  ; 
Express  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line  ;  Times  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per 

line Hotels:    St.  Charles,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;    Dyer  House,  special  rates, 

$1.25  to  $2  ;    Albion,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50  ;    Zoller,  special  rates,  $1  ;    Slocum,  $1 
to  $1.50. 

Lloyd  &  Tuttle's  Hall,  Lloyd  &  Tuttle,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night 
$10,  three  $25  ;  license,  $2  to  $2.50.    Size  of  stage,  16x28  ;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

McGREGOR,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Athersenm,  Thos.  Arnold,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  oce  night  $15.  Size  of  stage,  25xRO;  full  set  scenery  ;  bill 
poster,  E.  D.  Ryan  ;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Mann.  Newspapers  :  News  (Wed.1, 
Times  (Th.) Hotels:  Hofschmidt,  Evans. 

MECHANICSVILLE,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern.  Opera  House,  W.  H.  Stnr- 
ges,  [manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage, 
13x18;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Press  (Fri.) Hotel:  City. 

MITCHELL,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central.  Court  House;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental, 
one  night  $5.  Size  of  stage,  12x40;  bill  poster,  Geo.  Botham.  Hotel:  Lewis. 

MISSOURI  VALLEY  JUNCTION,  1,150.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  North  Western;  Souix  City  & 
Pacific.  Town  Hall,  A.  L.  Tamisiede,  manager;  seating  capacity,  220  ;  rental,  one  night 
$7;  license,  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  12x18;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  W. 


143 


HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Iowa.  149 


H.  Donohue.    Newspapers:  People's  Defender  (Th.),  Times  (Pri ) Hotels:  Com- 
mercial, regular  rates,  $2  (special  alto);  Union. 

MONTICELLO,  2,800.  R  R.,  two  branches  Chic,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Monticello  Opera 
House,  Rosa  &  Foster,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  §18,  three  $45; 
share  also;  license,  §2.  Size  of  stage,  20x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x25;  height  f^ 
from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  2;  number  6ets  scenery,  10; 
leader  of  orchestra,  W.  H.  Monroe;  bill  poster,  Levi  Fuller;  nnmber  of  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 200;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Pat  Conners.  Newspapers: 

Express  (Th.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels:  Lovell,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Clifton,  special 

rates,  $1. 

MOUNT  AYR,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bar.  &  Quiacy.  Cole  &  Pratt's  Opera  House,  Cole  & 
Pratt,  managers;  seating  capacity ,'350;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three  $18;  license,  §1  to  $3; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x16;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Johnny  Morrison : 

Newspapers :  Journal  (Th.),  Onward  (Th.),  Record    (Th.) Hotels:  Ellis,  regular 

rates,  §2,  (special  also);  Crawford,  Currie. 

MOUNT  PLEASANT,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy;  St.  Louis,  Keokuk  &  Nor. 
Western.  Union  Hall,  W.  E.  Bass,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1.000;  rental,  one  night 
$10.  three  §25;  license,  §5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  23x40;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill 
poster,  C.  8.  Moore:  theatrical  teamster,  W.  P.  Saunders.  Newspapers  :  Free  Press, 

(Th.),  Herald  (Th.),  Journal  (Th.) Hotels:   Hazelton,    regular  rates,  §3  (special 

also);  Harlan,  regular  rates,  $2,  (special  also). 

Saunders  Opera  House,  W.  E.  Bass,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1.100;  rental,  one   night 
$10,  three  §25.    Size  of  stage,  24x30;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

MUSCATINE,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pac.;  Burl.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern. 
Olds'  Opera  House,  L.  W.  Olds,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900  ;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
three  $60;  license,  $3  to  §5.50;  do  not  share.  Size  of  stage,  18x30  ;  size  of  proscenium  }s 
opening,  24x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28; 
depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,13;  leader  of  orchestra,  Icoff  & 
Beajy;  billposter,  Wm.  Amlong;  nnmber  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400  ;  rates  per 
sheet,  3c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Johns.  Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  advertising  rates 

per  line,  10c.;  Tribune,  advertising  rates  per  line,  lOc Hotels:  Commercial,  special 

rates,  §1.25,  Webster,  special  rates,  $2. 

Stein's  Music  Hall,  S.  G.  Stein,  manager;    seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $40;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  17x38;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

Tremont  Hall,  S.  G,  Stein,  manager.;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
$40;  license,  $5  to  |9.50.    Size  of  stage,  16x32;  nnmber  sets  scenery,  8. 

Hare's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

NEVADA,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Chic. ,  &  Nor.  Western.    Opera  Hall,  McCord  &  Briggs,  managers; 

seating  capacity,  600;  rental    one  night  §17,    license  included.     Size  of  stage,  23x26;         *^ 
number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  posters,  Bishop  Bros.     Newspapers:  Highway  (Sat.),  Rep- 
resentative (Wed.),  Watchman  (Fri.) Hotel:  Vincent,  regular  rates,  §2  (special 

also). 

NEW  SHARON,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Central  of  Iowa.  Concert  Hall,  D.  Stanton,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  16x40;  number  sets 
scenery,  7.  Newspaper:  Star  (Wed.) Hotels:  Pacific,  Sharon. 

NEWTON,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  N.  &.  M.;  Central  of  Iowa.  Union 
Hall,  Arthur  J.  Wright,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  share  only;  license 
yearly.  Size  of  stage,  14x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x22;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  9;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14  front,  9  back;  depth  under  stage,  4; 
traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5:  no  orchestra;  scenic  artist,  W.  W.  De  Long;  bill 
poster,  Chas.  E.  Mitchell;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  Bewyer  Bros.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Wed.),  advertising  rates  per 
line,  5c.  to  10c.;  Democrat  (Th  ),  5c.  to  10c,;  Herald  (Fri.),  5C..IO  lOc Hotel:  John- 
son's, special  rates,  §1.50:  Delmonico,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

NORTHWOOD,  1,200.  R.  R  ,  Central  of  Iowa;  Bur.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern.  Music 
Hall,  R.  C.  Pike,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  §6,  three  §15;  license, 


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$2  to  $5;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  16x10;  no  scenery.    Newspapers:  Eagle  (Th.),  Index 
(Th.) Hotels:  Dwelle,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Miller,  Northwood. 

OGDEN,  800.  R.  R..  Chic.  &  North  Western;  Minn.  &  St.  Louis.  Opera  House.  News- 
paper: Reporter  (Th.) Hotel:  King,  regular  rates,  $2. 

OSAGE,  3,000.  R.  R.,IH.  Central.  Sprague's  Academy  of  Music;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 
Size  of  stage,  25x50;  bill  poster,  Manager  Academy  of  Music.  Newspapers:  Press  (Th.), 
News  (Th.) Hotels:  Merchants',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Lawn. 

OSCEOLA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Qnincy;  Des  Moines,  Osceola  &  Southern.  Opera 
House,  B.  Prichett,  manager;  seating  capacity,  TOO.  Size  of  stage,  22x16;  fair  stock 

scenery.     Newspapers:    Democrat  (Th.),  Sentinel   (Th.) Hotels:    Kohler,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Merchants. 

OSKALOOSA,  8,000.  R.  R  ,  Central  of  Iowa;  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Qiincy:  Chic., Rock  Island  & 
Pacific;  Keokuk  &  Des  Moines;  B.  &  W.  Masonic  Opera  House,  G.  N.  Beechler,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  35x58; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  |18x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  adjustable;  height 
^"""  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  10; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Horace  Shadell;  bill  [poster,  Fred  Beckman,  jr.;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  400;  theatrical  teamster,  Oskaloosa  Livery  &  Transfer  Co.  Newspa- 
pers: semi-weekly,  Herald  (Th.  and  Sat.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  Globe  (Sat.) 

yearly  centraci,;    Standard  ( Fri.),  yearly  contract Hotels:  Downing,  special  rates, 

$1.50  to  $2;  Burnett,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

OTTUVtWA,  13.003.  R.  R,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy:  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Chic,. 
Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Wabash.  Lewis  Opera  House,  Conn  Lewis,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
1,500;  rental,  one  night  $45,  three  $90;  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  32x06; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  26x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  26;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Carl  Swabkey;  scenic  artist,  Hugh  Lansing;  stage  carpenter.  Harry  Howser; 
bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c .; 
theatrical  teamster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  daily,  Courier,  advertising  rates,  yearly 

contract;  Democrat,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Press  (Sat.),  yearly  contract Hotc-ls: 

Ballingall,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $•>;  Baker,  $lto  $2;  Revere,  $1. 

Market  Street  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  650;  re-tal,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license 
$6;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x27;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

OXFORD  JUNCTION,  1,003.  R.R.,  Chic.,  R  I.  &  Pacific.  National  Hall,  F.  Nowacheck, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  303;  bill  poster,  Manager  Hall.  Newspaper:  Mirror  (Th.) 
Hotel:  Central. 

PANORA,  1,100.  R  R.,  Wabash.  Opera  House,  L.  J.  Pentacost,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
300;  rental,  one  night  $1C,  three  $25;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  18x40;  no  scenery;  bill 

poster,  Opera  House.    Newspaper :  Vedette  (Th.) Hotel:  Panora,  regular  rates,  $3 

(special  also). 

PELLA,  3,000.  R.R  ,  Chic.,  R.  I.  &  Pac.  Pella  Opera  House,  L.  Bach,  manager;  seating  capa- 
city, 400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  19x40;  number  sets 
scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Orange  D.  Post;  theatrical  teamster,  D.  Wella.  Newspaper:  Blade 
(Tu.)  Hotels:  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sterling,  Gardiner. 

PERRY,  1,500.  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Des  Moines  &  Fort  Dodge.  Union  Hall,  Lunt  & 
Leaton,  managers;  seating  capacity,  503;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $2; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  12x25;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  R.  S.  Lunt.  Newspapers: 
Chief  (Fri);  Pilot  (Wed.) Hotels:  City;  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Perry. 

POSTVILLE,  1,000.  R.R.,  Bur.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Turner 
Hall,  John  Thoma,  manager;  seating  capacity,  503.  Newspapers:  Post  (Fri.),  Review 
(Sat.) Hotel:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

PRAIRIE  CITY,  1,200    R'.  R.,    Chic,  R.I.  &  Pac.  (K.  &  D.  Div.)    Union  Hall,  W.   G. 
Clements,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $1; 
share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x18;  number  sets  scenery,  4.    Newspaper:  News  (Fri.)  .. 
Hotels:  Atkins,  regular  rates,  $2;  Feather's. 


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RED  OAK,  5,000.     R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy.    Bryson's  Hall,  Bryson  &  Son,  managers  ; 

seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35:  license,  $3  to  §5.    Size  of  stage,          *""" 
25x40  ;    fair  stock  scenery  ;    bill  poster,  \V.  A  Fisher.    Newspapers  :    Express  (Fri.), 

Telephone,  (Wed.),  Record  (Tu.) Hotels  :  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Jndkins,  Depot. 

Roache's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $1  to  $3.  Size  of  stage, 

14x32;  no  scenery. 
Bishop's  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

SABULA,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    Blenner  Hall,  Jerry  Blenner,  manager  ; 

seating  capacity,  500.     Newspapers:    Gazette  (Sat.) Hotel:   Eldredge,   regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also) . 

SAC  CITY,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  North  Western.  Opera  House,  Jas.  N.  Miller,  manager  ; 
seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $16;  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
24x50;  number  sets  scenery,  5  ;  bill  poster,  Jas.  N.  Miller.  Newspapers:  Democrat 
(Th.),  Sun  (Fri.) Hotels:  Hendricksen,  special  rates:  Stanley. 

SANBORN,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Roden  Hall,  A.  H.  Roden,  manager:  seat- 
ing capacity,  300.  Newspaper:  Pioneer  (Fri.) Hotel:  Clark,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also). 

SHELDON,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis  &  Omaha. 
White's  Hall,  D.  S.  White,  jr.,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10; 
license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  14x48;  no  scenery.  Newspapers:  Mail  (Th.),  News  (Th.) 
Hotel:  Sheldon,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

8HENANDOAH,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Qnincy;  Humeston  &  Shenandoah;  Wabash. 

Norton  &  West's  Opera  House,  Norion  &  West,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,         y' 
one  night  §20.    Size  of  stage,  24x50;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  C.  Brookfeet. 

Newspapers:  Post  (Sat.),  Reporter  (Fri.),  Republican  ^Th.) Hotels:  Lytle,  regular 

rates,  §2  (special  also);  Grand  Central,  Park. 

Williams'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage, 
12x20;  no  scenery. 

SIBLEY,  800.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha.    Academy  of  Music,  Close  Bros  & 

Co.,  managers;  rental, ,  shaie  also.    Newspaper:  Gazette  (Fri.) Hotel:  Sibley, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

SIGOURNEY,  2,500.  R  R.,  Chic.,  R.  I.  &  Pacific;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Yergers 
Opera  House,  Frank  S.  Yerger,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10, 
three  $27;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  14x22;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  J.  W. 
Burke;  theatrical  teamster,  James  Adams.  Newspapers:  Courier  (T.), News  (T.),  Review 
(Wed.) Hotels;  Page,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Commercial,  Beatty. 

SIOUX  CITY,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Panl;  Chic.,  St  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha;  111. 
Central;  Sioux  City  &  Pacific.  Academy  of  Music,  William  Grady,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  22x50;  number  sets  scen- 
ery, 5;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Grady.  Newspaper:  daily,  Journal,  Times;  weekly,  Courier  (Fri.) 

Hotel:  Hubbard,  regular  rates,  2  (special  also):   Merchants  (special);    St.  Elmo, 

Madison. 

SPIRIT  LAKE,  1,500.  R.  R  ,  Bur.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern.  Rice  Opera  House,  John  A. 
Moak,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license,  $2;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  17x42;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  Newspapers:  Beacon  (Fri.),  Journal 
(Wed.) Hotels:  Crandall,  Baxter,  Commercial,  Lake,  Park. 

STUART,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.    Open  House,  Savage  &  Ryan,  man-       »/ 
agers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $2  to  $3;  share  also.    Size 
of  stage,  18x45;  number  sets   scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  J.  W.  Rose;  theatrical  teamster, 
Wm.  Warren.    Newspaper:  Locomotive  (Fri.) Hotels:  Dean,  regular  rates  §2  (spe- 
cial also) ;  Iowa. 

STORM  LAKE,  2,500.    R.  R.,  111.  Central.    Rawson  Opera  House, Rawson  Manager; 

seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  share  also;  license,  $2.    Size  of 


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stage,  20x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,18;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  8; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Geo.  Robinson;  stage  carpenter,  Samuel  Ellis;  bill  poster,  Opera 
House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Joy  Clemonds.  Newspapers:  Tribune  (Sat.),  Pilot  ("Ih  ) Hotel:  City,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Park,  regular  rates,  $1. 

Brown  Brothers'  Hall;  Brown  Brothers,  managers;  seating  capacity,  225;  rental,  one  night 
$10,  three  $20;  license,  $1  to  $2;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x21;  no  scenery. 

TAMA  CITY,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western  ;  Chi.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    Soleman's 
Opera  House,  H.  Soleman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  fair  stock  scenery.    News- 
papers: semi-weekly,  Free  Press;  weekly,  Herald  (Fri.) 
Merchants' Hall;  rental,  one  night  $7;  license,  $2.50;  no  scenery. 

TJPTON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western.  City  Hall,  J.  C.  Reichert,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  S3;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  12x44;  number  sets  scenery,  6.  Newspapers  :  Advertiser  (Th.),  Conservative 
(Wed.) Hotels:  Fleming,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  Palmer,  Hartson. 

VILLISCA,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlingtou  &  Quincy.  Opera  House,  H.  D.  Dolson,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 

16x30.    Newspaper:    Review  (Th.) Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Western. 

VINTON,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Burlington,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern.  Watson's  Opera  House, 
Sam.  H.  Watson,  manager;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $2;  share  also;  fair 
stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  W.  T.  Phelps.  Newspapers :  semi-weekly,  Eagle;  weekly, 
Herald  (Tu.),  Observer  (Fri.) Hotels:  Ralyea,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Cen- 
tral, City. 

WASHINGTON,  3,000.  R.  R..  Chicago,  R.  Island  &  Pacific;  Burlington  &  North  Western. 
Everson's  Opera  House,  N.  Everson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $40;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  19x22;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  posters, 

Amusement  Circle.    Newspapers:  Press  (Wed.),  Gazette  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Wed.) 

Hotel:  Bryson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WATERLOO.  8,000.    R.  R,.  Illinois  Central;  Bur',  ington,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern;  W.I. 

&  Neb.    Burnham's  Opera  House,  E.  W.  Burnham,  manager;  seating  capacity.  1,000; 

rent  or  share.    Size  of  stage,  34x60;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x30;  height  from 

stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  45;  depth  under  stage,  9;  number 
'      sets  scenery,  20;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly,  Tribune;  weekly, 

Courier  (Wed.),  Reporter  (Th.) Hotels:  Logan,  regular   rates,    $2  (special  also); 

Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Irving. 

WAUKON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chicpgo,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Boomer's  Opera  House,  Boomer 
Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $22;  license,  $2.50; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x18;  bill  poster,  Theodore  Manch.  Newspapers:  Denio- 

crat  (Wed.),    Standard   (Th.) Hotels:    Mason,   regular   rates,  $2   (special   also); 

Central . 

WAVERLY,  2,500.  R.  R.,  111.  Central.  Opera  House,  C.  H.  Burrows,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $65;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
22x44;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers  :  Independent 
(Th.),  Democrat  (Fri.),  Republican  (Th.)  ..  ..Hotels:  Bremer,  regular  rates,  $2 
i special  also);  Waverly. 

WEBSTER  CITY,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  N.  Western  ;  111.  Central.  Wilson's  Opera 
House,  Frank  E.  Wilson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $25;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  23x66;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster.  Opera  House;  theatrical 

teamster,  H.  Witte.    Newspapers:    Advertiser  (Tu.),  Argus  (Fri.),  Freeman  (Wed.) 

Hotels  :  Grand  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Wilson,  Brown,  Hamilton, 
Potter. 

WEST  LIBERTY,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Bur.,  C.  Rapids  &  Northern. 
Liberty  Hall.  Newspaper:  Enterprise  (Th.) Hotels:  Hise. 


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WEST  UNION,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Bur.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern;  Chic.,  Mil.   &  St.  Paul. 

Zeigler  Hall,  Jo8.  Hobson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three      i^ 
$28;  license,  $2  to  $5;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  15x40;  number  sets  scenery,  7.    News- 
papers: semi-weekly,  Gazette;  weekly,  Argo,  (Wed.),  Union  (Tu.) Hotels:  Descent, 

Delmonico. 

WHAT-CHEER,  2,200.  R.  R.,  Bur.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern.    Opera  House,  Lortcher 

Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  640;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $2-50;  number  sets      l^ 

scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  R.  M.  Law.    Newspapers:  Patriot  (Wed.),  Reporter  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Commercial,  Clifton. 

WINTERSET,  ^,800.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Opera  Hall,  M.  Tiduck,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage, 
18x24:  number  sets  scenery,  6.  Newspapers:  Madisonian  and  Chronicle  (Th.),  News 
(Wed.) Hotels:  St.  Nicholas,  regular  rates,  $2,  (special  also) ;  Tremont. 

KANSAS. 

ABILENE,  4,500.    R.  R  ,  Union  Pacific.     Bonebrake  Opera  House,  W.  H.  H.  Bonebrake, 

manager  ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;    rental share  only  ;  license  included.    Size  of  stage, 

24x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  r 

stage  to  rigging  loft,  16  ;  depth  under  stage,  4 ;  traps,  1 ;  number  sets  scenery,  10 , 
stage  carpenter,  W.  B.  Smith  ;  bill  poster,  Opera  House  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 140  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers  :  Gazette  (Fri.),  Chronicle  (Fri.), 

Reflector Hotels:    Henry,  special  rates,   $1.50;    Continental,  special  rates,  $1; 

Cottage,  special  rates,  $1. 

ARKANSAS  CITY,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Atch.  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.    Highland  Opera  House,  H.  P. 

Farrar,  manager  ;    seating  capacity,  7CO;  rental, share  also  ;  no  license.     Size  of 

stage,  30x40  ;  number  sets  scenery,  15.  Newspapers  :  Democrat  (Tu.),  Traveller  (Wed.) 
Hotels  :  Perry,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Leland,  Central,  Avenue. 

ATCHISON,  17,000.     R.  R.,  Mo.,  Pac.,  Atch.,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe;  Han.  &  St.  Joe.    New 
Opera  House,  L.  M.  Crawford  manager  ;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives  ; 
seating  capacity,  1,000  ;    rental,  one  night  $65  three  $175  :  license,  $5  ;  share  also.    Size          I/ 
of  stage,  35x56  ;    height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18  ;    height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
34  ;    number  sets  scenery,  20  ;    bill  poster.  Opera  House  ;    theatrical  teamster,  Omnibus 

Co.      Newspapers  :    daily,  Champion,  Patriot,  Globe  ;  weekly,  Call  (Sun.) Hotels  : 

Otis,  regular  rates,  $2 ;   Lindell,  regular  rates,  $2. 
M 

BELOIT,  2,500.  R.  R.,  C.  B.  of  Unftfn  Pac.;  Soloman  Branch  of  Kansas  Pac.  Beloit  Opera 
House,  Ben.  Shaw,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  share  also, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x28;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x27;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  19;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1; 
number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  Manifold;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Burt.  News- 
papers, Gazette,  (Fri.),  Courier,  (Th.),  Democrat,  (Fri.) Hotels:  Brunswick,  special 

rates,  $1;  Avenue,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

BURLING AME,  1,800.  R.R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe,  Manhattan,  Alma  &  Burlin- 
game.  Union  Hall,  L  R.  Spauiding,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night 
$20,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  number  sets  of  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  H.  A. 

Barker.    Newspapers:  Herald  (Sat.),  Chronicle  (Th.),  Democrat  (Wed.) Hotels: 

Shepard,  regular  rates  $2,  (special  also) ;  Barker. 

BURLINGTON,  3,000.  R.  R  ,  Missouri  Pacific;  Southern  Kansas  Opera  house,  W.  J.  Kent, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $12;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  22x18; 
f nil  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Ham.  Kinsley.  Newspapers  :  Independent,  (Fri.),  Patriot, 
(Fri.),  Republican,  (Th.) Hotels  ;  Morris,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Patton. 

CALDWELL,  1,300.    R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.    Opera  House,  Frank  Jones, 

manager,  seating  capacity,  800;  rental ;  share  also;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspaper: 

Journal  (Th.) Hotel:  Leland,  regular  rate,  $2  (special  also). 


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THKATBE  DIRECTORY — Kansas.  155 


CAWKER  CITY,  1.200.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Grand  Army  Hall,  Geo.  A.  Latham,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  §6;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  34x26;  fair 

stock  scenery.    Newspapers:  Journal  (Wed.),  Public  Record  iTh.) Hotel:  Whitney, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

CHANUTE,  1,500.  R  R.,  Missouri  Pacific;  Southern  Kansas.  Williams'  Hall,  Geo.  W. 
Williams,  manager;  seating  capacity,  5CO;  rental,  one  night  §12;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of 
stage,  34x50;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Jesse  Martin.  Newspapers:  Blade  (Th.), 
Times  (Th.) ..Hotels:  Sherman,  Lindell,  Occidental. 

CHERRYVALE,  3,000.  R.R,,  Kansas  City,  Ft.  Scott  &  Gulf;  St.  Louis  &  San  Fran.;  South'n 
Kansas.  Cherry  vale  Opera  House,  O.  F.  Carson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental, 
one  night  §7.50:  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x30:  number  sets  scenery,  2.  Newspa- 
pers: Torch  (Wed.):  Globe  News  (Fri.) Hotels:  Leland,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Commercial. 

CHETOPA,  3,000.  R.  R.,  M.  K.  &  T.  Branch  of  Mo.  Pac.  Chetopa  Opera  Hoase,  E.  W. 
Clark,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  §18,  three  $50:  share  also; 
license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  22x37;  size  of  prosce.iinm  opening,  13x20:  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps.  1 :  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  George  Spangler:  billposter  W.  M.  Roberts: 
theatrical  teamster,  J.W.Columbia.  Newspaper:  Advance  (Wed.):  advertising  rates, 
yearly  contract Hotel :  National,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

CLAY  CENTRE,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Kansas  Central.  Opera  House,  C.  E.  Gifford, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  share  also;  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  24x46;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  depth  under  stage,  4; 
traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 300;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.  Newspapers:  Dispatch  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  special 
contract;  Times  (Th.),  special  contract;  Firebrand  (Th.),  special  contract.  Hotels:  Dis- 
patch, special  rates,  $1-50;  Henry,  special  rates,  §1.50;  Resort,  special  rates,  §1. 

COFFEYYILLE,  2,500.  R  R.,  Southern  Kansas.  Opera  House,  Well  Bros.,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  §15,  three  $40;  license,  §5.  Size  of  stage,  20x48; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  19;  depth  under  stage.  5;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra, 
Chas.  Merriman;  scenic  artist,  J.  M.  Sherbury;  stage  carpenter,  James  Scoville;  bill 
poster,  W.  Currier;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  H.  Boothby.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Sat.), 

advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line;  Enterprise  (Fri.),  5c.  per  line Hotels:  Eldridge, 

special  rates,  $1  25;  Southern,  special  rates,  §1;  Forest,  special  rates,  $1. 

COLUMBUS,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  Ft.  Scott  &  Gulf ;  St.  Louis  &  San  Fran.  Opera 
House,  Harlan  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  billposter,  N.  M.  Parker.  News- 
papers :  Border  Star  (Sat.),  Courier  (Th.),  News  (Th.)  Advocate  (Fri.) Hotel :  Gulf, 

regular  rates,  §2. 

DODGE  CITY,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Atch.,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.  Dodge  City  Opera  House,  Walter 
Streator,  minager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $25;  three  §45;  license,  $5. 
Size  of  stage,  21x24;  no  scenery.  Newspapers  :  Democrat  (Sat.),  Globe  (Tu.),  Times 
(Th.) Hotels  :  Dodge,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Wright,  Great  Western. 

EMPORIA,  9,000.  R.  R.,  Atch.,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe;  Missouri  Pac.;  South.  Kan.  Whit- 
ley's  Opera  House,  H.  C.  Whitley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  §40; 
three  §100,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  34x60;  number  sets  scenery,  16; 
bill  poster,  Austin  Ha'haway.  Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Republican;  weekly,  Demo- 
crat (Wed.) Hotels  :  Coolidge,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Windsor,  Merchants' 

Fifth  Avenue,  Park  Place. 

Jay's  Opera  Honse,  Will  am  Jay,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600.  Size  of  stage,  18x24; 
number  sets  scenery,  4 

Bancroft  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Eskridge  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  250. 

EUREKA,  3,OCO.  R.  R.  Atch.,  Top.  &  Santa  Fe;  St.  Louis,  Fort  Scott  &  Wichita.  Eureka 
Opera  House,  Morris  <&  Pierce,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $20, 
three  $45,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  19x42;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x24; 


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depth  under,  stage,  3}4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra.  Thos. 
Lewis;  bill  poster,  Joseph  Dixon;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  A.  McCoy.  Newspapers:  Re- 
publican (Fri.),  Herald  (Th.).  Messenger  (Fri.) Hotels:  Greenwood,  special  rates, 

$1.75;  Forrest  City,  special  rates,  §1.25;  Union,  Jackson,  special  rates,  $1. 

FLORENCE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Atch.,  Top.  &  Santa  Fe.  Florence  Opera  House,  A.  Z.  Hamil- 
ton, manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  §50;  no  license;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  50x25;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Harry  Hinkle.  Newspaper: 
Herald  (Sat.) Hotels:  Clifton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Florence,  American. 

FORT  SCOTT,  12,000.  R.  R..  Missouri,  Pacific;  Fort  Scott  &  Wichita;  Kansas  City,  Fort 
Scott  &  Gulf;  Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  &  Springfield.  Fort  Scott  Opera  House,  W.  P. 
Patterson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  28x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  3:  number  sets  scenery: 
)4;  leader  of  orchestra,  Jay  Brothers;  scenic  artist,  W.  O.  Thomas;  stage  carpenter, 
Richard  Fowler:  bill  poster,  Oscar  Slater;  number  of  sheets  can  accomodate,  400;  rates  per 
sheet,  4  cents;  theatrical  teamster,  Southwestern  Bus  Co.  Newspapers  :  uaily,  Monitor. 

Herald;  weekly,  Banner  (Th.) Hotels:   Huntington,  special  rates,   $1.50:    Wilder, 

special  rates,  $  1.50;  Tremont,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

GALENA,  2,500,  R.  R.,  Kansas  Citj,  Fort  Scott  &  Gulf;  St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco.  Opera 
House,  Gove  &  Stone,  managers;  seating  capacity,  COO.  Newspaper:  Republican  (Fri.) 
Hotel :  Willard,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

GARNETT,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Missouri,  Pacific,  Southern  Kansas.  Stouch  Opera  House,  W.  R. 
Stouch.  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental  one  night  §10:  three  $25,  license  §2.50. 
Size  of  stage,  14x22;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  Newspapers:  Republican  (Fri.):  Journal 
(Sat.) Hotels :  Commercial,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  St.  James. 

GIRARD,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  &  Gulf;  Kansas  Southern;  St.  Louis  &  San 
Francisco.  Pamton's  Hall,  manager,  James  S.  James;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental, 
share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  35x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x19; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves.  14;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery, 

6;  theatrical  teamster,  Mansfield.    Newspapers:  Press  (Th.),  Herald  (Th.) Hotels: 

St.  James,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.50;  St.  Paul,  special 
rates,  $1.00. 

HIAWATHA,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific;  Union  Pacific.  Hiawatha  Opera  House,  A.  X. 
Rnley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $23,  license  included;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  18x50;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House,  Newspapers  : 

Messenger  (Sat.),  World  (Th.) Hotels:  Hiawatha,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Commercial. 

HUTCHINSON,  3,500.    R.  R  ,  Atchison.  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.    Hutchinson   Opera  House, 

W.  T.  Atkinson,  manager;   seating  capacity,   80C ;   rental,  ;   share  also.    Size  of 

stage,  25x50 ;    number  sets  scenery,  11 ;    bill  poster,  Thomas  Harnnan.    Newspapers: 

Herald  (Sat.).  Interior  (Th.),  News  (Th.),  Democrat  (Sun.) Hotels  :  Reno,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Windsor,  Occidental,  Howard. 

INDEPENDENCE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Southern  Kansas.  Opera  House,  A.  Brinckman,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20;  license.  $3.25  Size  of  stage,  16x32:  number 
sets  scenery,  3;  billposter,  Milt.  Gregory.  Newspapers:  daily,  Reporter:  weekly,  Kan- 

san  (Wed.),  Tribune  (Wed.),  Kansan  Star(Fri.) Hotels:  Caldwell,  regular  rates,    ?2 

(special  also);  Main  Street,  Hoober.  Commercial. 

Payne's  Opera  House,  H.  L.  Payne,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $30, 
three  $60;  share  also;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  24x24;  number  sets  scenery,  9. 

IOLA,  1,800.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis,  Fort  Scott  &  Wichita;  Southern  Kansas.  lola  Opera  House, 
C.  H.  Declude,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $3,  Size 

of  stage,  20x40:  number  sets  scenery,  6.  Newspapers:  Courant  (Th.),  Register  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2;  Penn,  Leland. 

JUNCTION  CITY,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific;  Union  Pacific.  Opera  House,  A.  L. 
Barnes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  625;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license..?."): 


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share  also.      Size  of  stage,  31x65;  number  sets  scenery,   10;  bill  poster,  H.  Gibbon. 

Newspapers:  Republican  (Fri.),  Tribune  (Th.),  Union  (Sat.) Hotels:  Bartell,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Pershall,  Pacific. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 
Turner  Hall;  seating  capacity,  200. 

KINGMAN,  2,500.    R.   R.,  Wichita  &  Western.    Tnll's  Hall,  F.  M.  Tull,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  800;   rental ;  share  also.     Size  of  stage,  20x30:  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

Newspapers:    Citizen  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotel:    Laclede,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also). 

LA  CYGNE,  1,500.  R.  R  .,  Kansas  City,  Ft.  Scott  &  Gulf.  La  Cygne  Opera  Hall,  Geo.  C. 
Wyndcoop,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night,  $15,  three  $35;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  21x43;  cumber  gets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  Henry  Lockwood. 
Newspaper:  Journal  (Sat.) Hotels:  La  Cygne,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sin- 
clair, Commercial. 

LAWRENCE,  14,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Atch.,  Top.  &  Santa  Fe;  Southern  Kansas. 
Bowersock's  Opera  House,  W.  F.  March,  manager;  seatiag  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share 
only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  24x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x30;  height  i 

from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  18; 
traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchester,  John  Buch;  stage  carpenter,  Wm. 
Beggs;  bill  poster,  W.  Beggs;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate  1,000;  theatrical 
teamster,  Geo.  Fricker,  omnibus  line.  Newspapers:  daily,  Journal;  Herald;  weekly, 

Germania  (Th.) Hotels:    Eldridge,  special  rates,  §1.50;  Windsor,  special  rates, 

si. 25;  Lawrence,  special  rates,  §1.25. 

Liberty  Hall,  Andrew  Terry,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,(00;  rental,  one  night  ^§20 
to  $35;  license,  $3  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x21;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

LEAVENWORTH,  25,000.  R.  R.,  Atch.,  Top.  &  Santa  Fe;  Chicago  Rock  Island  &  Pacific; 
K.  C.,  St.  J.  &  C.  B.;  Missouri  Pacific;  Union  Pacific.  Opera  House,  Lester  M.  Craw- 
ford, manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  §60,  three  §150;  share  also, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  40x65;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  bill  posters,  Crawford 

&  Brooks.  Newspapers:  daily,  Standard,  Times;  weekly,  Chronicle  (Sat.) 

Hotels  :  Planters',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Continental,  regular  rates  §2  (special 
also);  Mansion,  Delmonico. 

Laing's  Hall,  Jno.  M.  Laing,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $18,  three 
$45;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x48;  no  scenery. 

Cinmethun  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  800. 

Odd  Fellows'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

LYONS.  1,500.    R.  R.,  Atch.,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.    Butler's  Opera  House,    T.  A.  But- 
ler, manager;  H.  C.  Taylor,  assistant  manager;  seating  capacity.  500;   rental,  one  night 
$25,  three  $60;  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  £0x22;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  14x18.    Newspapers:  Republican  (Th.),  Democrat  (Th.),  Prohibitionist,  (Th.)        . 
Hotel :  Commercial,  special  rates,  §1.50. 

MANHATTAN,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Man.  Alma  &  Burlingame.  Moore's  Opera 
House,  H.  S.  Moore,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $65; 
share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  30x47;  full  set  scenery ;  bill  poster,  Opera  /^ 

House.    Newspapers:    National  (Fri.),  Republic    (Fri.) Hotels :  'Adams,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Commercial,  Cottage. 

Colliseum  Theatre,  Moore  &  Elliott,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $35;  license,  §3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x40:  fair  stock  scenery. 

Peak's  Hall,  Ang.  Peak,  manager;  seating  sapacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three  $18; 
license,  $1 ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  12x27;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

MARION,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Atch.,  Top.  &  Santa  Fe.  Compton  Opera  House,  Geo.  F.  Roberts, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Record, 
(Fri.) Hotel:  Bailey,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also). 

MARYSVILLE,  2,200.  R.  R..  Union  Pacific.  Turner  Hall,  Aug.  Holm,  manager  :  seating 
capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $10  ;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x33  ;  fair  stock 


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scenery;    bill  poster,  Joe.  Cottrell.    Newspapers:    Democrat  (Fri.),  News  (Fri.  >,  Post 
(Th.) Hotels  :  Sherman,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Tremont. 

McPHERSON,  2,800.  R.  R..  Union  Pacific;  Kans.  Pacific.  McPherson  Opera  IIo;,- . 
Howard  &  Bartholomew,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  nigln 
three  §60;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x40  ;  size  of  proscenium  open- 
ing, 12x15;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth 
under  stage,  4  ;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  leader  of  orchestra  J.  S  Howard  : 
sceric  artists,  D.  K.  Node  &•  B.  McFadden  ;  stage  carpenter,  Jos.  Haith  :  bill  poster, 
Opera  House  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  250  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.:  theatrical 
teamster,  A.  B.  Smith.  Newspapers  :  Freeman  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract: 
Republican  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract ;  Press  (Th.),  advertising  ratc^. 
special  contract Hotels:  Union,  Merchants',  McPherson. 

NEWTON,  4,300.  R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.  Opera  House,  George  \V.  Seaton, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  lSx-,'0; 
number  sets  scenery,  2.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.),  Kansan  (Th.),  Republican  i.Fri.i 
Hotel :  Howard,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  New  Grand  Opera  House. 

NORTH  TOPEKA,  15,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.  Luken's 
Opera  House,  J.  A.  Luken,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three 
$50;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x50;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster, 
Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Good  Tidings,  Mail,  Times Hotels:  Palace,  Adams. 

OLATHE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  &  Gulf:  Kansas  Southern.  Hayes1  Opera 
House,  George  B.  Lord,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three 
$65:  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x40;  traps,  1;  numbersete  scenct y,  :',; 

bill  poster,  John  K.  King.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Patron  (Th.),  Star  (Th.) 

Hotels:  American,  Hackett. 

OSAGE  CITY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Atchigon,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.  City  Opera  House,  Howe  & 
Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental, ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x50;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster.  Henry  Anderson.  Newspaper:  Free  Press  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Osage  City,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Palace. 

Union  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  nieht  $20,  three  $50,  license  included.    Size 
of  stage,  24x50;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

OSWEGO,  3,500.    R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific;  St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco.    Osw< go  Opera  Ho :i<e. 
L.  S.  Crum,  manager:  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  §30;  licen< 
share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  posters,  Braudas  &  Mitchell. 

Newspapers:  Independent  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Fri.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels:  Os\vc«,'o, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Star,  Condon,  American. 

OTTAWA,  7,000.  R.  R  ,  Kansas  City,  Burlington  &  Santa  Fe;  Missouri  Pacific;  Southern 
Kansas.  Ottawa  Opera  House,  A.  W.  Barker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental, 
one  night  $30;  license,  $3.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  number  sets  scenery,  20: 
bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers,  daily:  Republican;  weekly:  Journal  and  Triumph 
tTh.),  Herald  (Th.) Hotels:  Johnson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Hamblin,  Cen- 
tennial, Shanner,  Occidental. 
Hamblin  Opera  House;  E.  L.  Clark,  manager. 

PA  OLA,  4,000.  •  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  &  Gulf;  Mo.  Pac.  Paola  Opera  House, 
L.  D.  White,  manager;  seating  capacity,  COO;  rental,  one  night  $CO;  three  $50;  licence. 
$5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x40;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  J.  D.  Slociun. 
Newspapers:  Republican  (Fri.),  Times  (.Th.),  Spirit  (Fri.) Hotels  :  Grimshaw,  regu- 
lar rates,  $2;  Reed,  Paola.  Commercial. 

Globe  Hall,  L.  D.   White,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  license,  $0.    Size  of  stage, 
18x22;  full  set  scenery. 

PARSONS,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  &  Gulf;  Missouri  Pacific.  Edwards' 
Opera  House,  E.  H.  Edwards,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  .->i">; 
share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  28x50;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster. 

Walter  Decker.     Newspapers:  daily,  Eclipse,  Sun Hotel:  Abbott,  regular   rates, 

^(special  also). 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Kansas. 


SABETHA,  1,700.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  G.  A.  R.  Hall,  D.  D.  Wickins,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x44; 

fair  stock  scenery;   billposter,   manager  Hall.    Newspaper:    Republican  (Th.) 

Hotels  :  Hooks',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  World,  Haxton's. 

SALINA,  1,100.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  Opera  House,  T.  Bond,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
500;  rental,  one  night  $25.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers: 

Herald  (Th.),  Independent  (Sat.),  Journal  (Th.) Hotels  :    Pacific,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also) ;  Metropolitan. 

SENECA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Joseph  &  Western .  Seneca  Opera  House,  Stratford  &  Ford, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
20x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x20;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestral 
Chas.  Scraaf ;  bill  poster,  Joseph  Gnffy.  Newspapers :  Tribune  (Wed.),  Courier 
(Th.) Hotels:  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Cameron,  special  rates,  $1. 

SOLOMON  CITY,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  Wall's  Hall,  Wall  Bros.,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $15;  share  also;  no  license.  Size  of  stage, 

14x20;  full  set  scenery.    Newspaper:    Sentinel  (Wed  ) Hotels:    Hall,  regular  rate?, 

$2  (special  also);  Roach's. 

STERLING,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.  Goodson's  Opera  House,  B.  H. 
Beatte,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage, 
16x20;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Wm,  Porter.  Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Th.),  Gazette 
(Th.) Hotels:  Green  Mountain,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Morris. 

STRONG  CITY,  850.  R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.  Opera  House,  E.  A.  Hilde- 
brand,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15:  share  also:  license  includ- 
ed. Size  of  stage,  16x20;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  T.  Brandt.  Newspaper:  Inde- 
pendent (Fri . ) Hotel :  Clay's. 

TOPEKA,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Atchison,  Top.  &  Santa  Fe:  Union  Pacific.  Grand  Opera  House, 
Wood  &  Updegraff,  managers;  Brooks  &  Dickspn,  New  York  representatives:  Corydon 
F.  Craig,  business  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental,  share  only,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  60x67;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  35x38;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft.  50;  depth  under  stage,  15;  traps,  3;  number  sets 
scenery,  20;  stage  carpenter,  John  Albaugh;  bill  poster,  John  Albangh;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  1,500;  rates  per  sheet,  3  cents;  theatrical  teamster,  Transfer  Co. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Capital,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  Commonwealth,  adver- 
tising rates,  yearly  contract;  Journal,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels: 

Windsor,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Fifth  Avenue,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Copeland, 
special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Gordon,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Topeka  Opera  House,  Lester  M.  Crawford,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one 
night  $65;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  38x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
28x27;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  38;  depth  un- 
der stage,  or  cellar,  10;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  Louis 
Heck,  Jr.;  billposter,  L.  M  Crawford. 

Globe  Theatre,  George  Fredericks,  manager;  (.add.  Theatre  Comique,  Kansas  City.) 

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TROY,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Burlington  &  Missouri  Kiver.  Court  House  Hall;  feat- 
ing  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license  $5  to  glO  per  week.  Size  of  stage,  10x15. 
Newspaper:  Chief  (Th.) Hotels:  Higby,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WAMEGO,  2,300.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  Leach's  Opera  House,  Lew.  B.  Leach,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental, ,  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  26x46;  num- 
ber seta  scenery,  16;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspaper :  Reporter  (Fri,) Hotels: 

Ames,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Merritt. 

WASHINGTON,  l,f,00.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Knoweles  Opeia  House,  O.  L.  Taylor,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  §30;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  30x40;  fair  stock  scenery;  billposter,  Charles  Pitcher.  Newspapers:  Republican 

(Fri.);  Register  (Sat.) Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Commercial, 

American. 


160  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

The  Oldest  Show  Printing  Ho^l,se   in 
New    York. 


ESTABLISHED  BY  JARED  W.  BELL,  1820. 

WILLIAM  APPLEGATE,   1840. 
JOHN  G.  CAMERON,  1848. 
CAMERON   &   CO.,  1861. 
JOHN  L.  CAMERON,  1883. 


CAMERON'S 

STEAM 

SHOW  PRINTING 

ESTABLISHMENT 

57    ANN    STREET, 

Between  Nassau  and  William,  NEW    YORK. 


Every  variety  of  SHOW  AND  MERCANTILE  PRINTING 
at  the  shortest  notice  and  on  the  most  reasonable  terms. 

JOHN  L.  CAMERON,  Proprietor. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Kansas;  Kentucky.  161 

WELLINGTON,  4,600.  R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe;  Southern  Kansas.  Wood's 
Opera  House,  H.  L.  Woods,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $35; 
share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  22x25;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster, 

Opera  House.    Newspapers:  Press  (Th.),  Wellingtoniai),   (Th.) Hotels:  Phillips', 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Lamed,  Barnard. 

WICHITA,  7,000.    R.  R,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe;  St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco;  St. 
Louis,  Fort  Scott  &  Wichita.    Turner's  Opera  House,  J.  A.    Ask,  manager  ;  seating 
capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $80;  license  $5.50;  share  also.    Size  of  stage, 
30x35;  number  sets  scenery,   12;  bill  posters,   Craddock  &  Davis.    Newspapers :  daily, 
Times;  weekly,  Beacon  (Wed.),  Bagle  (Th.),  New  Republic  iTh.) Hotels:   Occi- 
dental, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Douglass  Avenue,  Tremont. 
Eagle  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 
Russell  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350. 

WINFIKLD,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe;  Kansas  City,  Lawrence  &  So. 
Manning's  Opera  House,  T.  B.  Myers,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $40:  share  also;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x50;  size  of  proscenium  open- 
ing, 16x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25; 
depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  George 
Crippen;  bill  poster,  J.  M.  Read:  rates  per  sheet,  4  cents;  theatrical  teamster,  Arthur 

Bangs.    Newspapers:  Telegram  (Th.),  Courier  (Th.) Hotels  :  Central,  special  rates, 

$1  to  $2;  Boettine,  special  rates,  $1  to  $2;  Old's,  $1. 

WYANDOTTE,  12,000  (closely  surrounding  6,000  more).  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific;  all  roads  en- 
tering Kansas  City.  Dunning's  Opera  House,  Robert  G.  Dunning,  manager;  seating  capa- 
city, 800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $65;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
25x43;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x21;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  l;nun>ber  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster, 
R.  G.  Dunning;  rates  per  sheet  3c;  theatrical  teamsters,  Wm.  Richards,  John  Mount. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Kansas  City  (Mo.),  Times,  Journal,  Star.  Wyandotte  Column;  adver- 
tising rates  per  line,  15c.;  weekly,  Herald  (Th.),  Gazette  (Fri.),  Chief  (Th.),  advertising 
rates,  lOc Hotel:  Ryus,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Garno,  special  rates,  $1. 

YATES  CENTRE,  1,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis,  Fort  Scott  &  Wichita.  Ray  &  Yates'  Opera 
House,  D.  M.Ray,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  no  license. 

Size  of  stage,  16x30;  fair  stock  scerery.    Newspapers:  Argus  (Th.),  News  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Bailey,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


KENTUCKY. 

BOWLING  GREEN,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Oden  Hall,  James  F.  Hack- 
ney, manager;  seating  capacity,  1,COO.  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill 
poster,  J.  Winslow.  Newspapers:  daily,  Times;  semi-weekly,  Gazette-Democrat  (Fri.), 
Watchman  (Sat,) Hotels:  Morehead,  Potter,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Mer- 
chants', Commercial,  Kentucky. 

COVINGTON,  35,000.  R.  R.,  all  roads  entering  Cincinnati.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  F.  E.  O. 
Brooks,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license,  ten 
times  price  of  one  admission.  Size  of  stage,  18x21;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery, 
5;  bill  poster,  O.  P.  Fairchild.  Newspapers:  daily,  Commonwealth;  Cincinnati  daily 
papers Hotel:  Arlington. 

CYNTHIANA,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Kentucky  Central.  JSolian  Hall,  Keller  &  Tucker,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20;  full  set  scenery;  bill  posters,  Keller  & 

Tucker.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.),  News  (Th.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels:  Smith's, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

DANVILLE,  4,000.  R.  R  ,  Cinn.,  N.  Orleans  &  Tex.  Pacific.  James'  Hall;  seating  capacity, 
400;  rental, ;  share  also;  full  get  scenery;  bill  poster,  T.  B.  Williams.  Newspapers: 

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162  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Advocate  (Fri.),  Tribnne(Fri.) Hotels:  Gilcher's,  regular  rates,  §2;    Clemens',  reg- 
ular rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central. 

ELIZABETHTOWN,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chesapeake,  Ohio  &  Southwestern;  Louisville  &  Nasli- 
ville.  Bryan  Hall,  Bryan,  Warren  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one 
night  $10,  three  $25;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  poster, 

Lewis  Helm.    Newspaper  :  News  vFri.) Hotels  :  Showers',  regular  rates,  $2  (special . 

also);  Hill. 

FRANKFORT,  10,000.  R,  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Chesapeake  &  Ohio.  Opera  House. 
A.  C.  Wood,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  share  only,  license  included.  Size, 
of  stage,  35x54;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x40;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18; 
eight  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30:  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery, 
13;  stage  carpenter,  Heffner;  bill  poster,  Wood:  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Heffner.  Newspapers:  daily,  Yeoman,  yearly 

contract;  weekly,  Roundabout  (Sat.) Hotels:  Capital,  special  rates  $1.25  to  $1.50; 

Buhr's,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Merryweather's,  $1  to  1.50. 

Major  Hall,  H.  G.  Banta,  manager;  seating  capacity,   1,000:  rental,  one  night  $25;  three 
§67.50;  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  30x35;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 

FRANKLIN,  3,100.  R.  R,,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Wade's  Hall,  H.  K.  Wade,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  503:  rental,  one  night  §12.50;  three  §30,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
18x40;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Tom  Travis.  Newspaper:  Favorite  (Th,i 
Hotels  :  Harris,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Hern,  Boisseau. 

GEORGETOWN,  4,000.     R.  R.,  Cin.,  N.  O.  &  Tex.  Pac.     Barlow's  Opera  House,  E.  C. 

Barlow  &  Son,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  ;  share  also;  full  set  scenery. 

Newspaper:   Times  (Wed.) Hotel:   Welles,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

GL  \SGOW,  2,600.  R.  R.,  Louis.  &  Nash.  Bowler  Hall,  James  Murrell,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  800.  Size  of  stage,  20x10:  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  Murrell.  News- 
paper: Times  (Wed.)  Hotel:  Murrell's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Morris  Hall,  J.  F.  Hackney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300. 

HARRODSBURS,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.  South.:  Cin.,  N.  O.  &  Tex.  Pac.;  SDuthw'n  of  Ky. 
Cardmell's  Opera  House,  L.  D.  Cardmell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one 
night  $23,  three  §60,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  32x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening. 
16x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  under 
stage,  16;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  scenic  artist,  Will.Clark;  stage  carpenter,  C. 
E.  Clark ;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per 
sheet,  3c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  R.  E.  Coleman.  Newspaper:  Citizen  (Sat.),  advertising 
rates,  lOc.  per  line Hotel:  National,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

HENDERSON,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Ohio  River.  New  Opera  House.  H. 
E.  Cook,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  §125:  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x22;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20:  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps. 
2;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  dressing  rooms,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  Tonini;  stage  carpen- 
[/  ter, P.  B.Trible;  bill  poster,  SpauldingTrible;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Ad. 
Carlisle.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract:  News  (Sat.),  spe- 
cial contract;  Reporter,  semi-weekly  (Tu.  &  Fri.),  special  contract Hotels:  Hord, 

special  rates;  Central,  special  rates:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

HOPKINSVILLE,  7,300.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Hollands  Opera  House,  A.  D. 
Rodgers,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  share  only;  licsnse. "yearly.  Size  of  stage, 
36x30;  number  sets  scenery,  16;  billposter.  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly, 

Kentuckian;  weekly,  New  Era  (.Fri.i Hotels:   Phoenix,  regular  rates,  $J  (special 

alse);  Cooper,  Burbridge.  European. 

Mozart  Hall,  T.  E.  Lawson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three 
$75.    Size  of  stage,  21x21:  number  sets  scenery.  ~. 

City  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  600. 
Holloway  Hall;  seating  capacity.  $1.200. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Kentucky  163 

LANCASTER,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Kentucky  Central.  Lancaster  Opera  House,  Sandifer  &  Miller, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  600 ;  rental,  one  night  $18,  three  $50;  share  also;  license 
yearly.  Size  of  stage,  20x23;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x23;  beight  from  stage  to 
grooves,  14;  height  from  .stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster, 
Alex.  Miller;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  W.  Grifflin. 

Newspaper:   News  (Thu.) Hotels:  Miller  House,  special   rates,  $1.50;    Lancaster, 

regular  rates,  $'2  (special  also). 

LEXINGTON,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Ches.  &  Ohio;  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Kentucky  Central ; 
Cin.  Southern.  Opera  House,  R.  B.  Marsh,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental, 
one  night  $50,  three  $125,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  37x45;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  35x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  0;  traps,  8;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, Frank  J.  Wolf;  stage  carpenter,  Geo.  Lightner;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  rates  per 
sheet,  3c.  and  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Lex.  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Press, 

Transcript,  News;  weekly,  Observer  (Sun.),  Republican  (Sat) Hotels:    Phopnix, 

special  rates,  $2;  Ashland,  $1.50;  Florentene,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 
Melodeon  Hall;  seating  capacity,  450. 

LI TCHFIELD,  1,000.    R.  R.,  Ches.,  Ohio  &  Southwestern.    Heyser  Opera  House;  seating        4^-— 
capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $10  to  $12;  license,  $1.50  to  $5.    Size  of  stage,  33x11; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Sunbeam  (Fri.),  adver- 
tising rates  per  line,  2^c Hotels:  Heyser,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Thomas,  $1.50 

to  $2;  Sisk,  $1.50  to  $2. 

LOUISVILLE,  110,000.    R.  R.,  Louisv.  &  Nashv.;  Ohio  &  Mis  ;  Jeff  ,  Mad  &  Ind.;  L.,  N.A. 

ACory.;  L.,N.jA.  &  Chic.;  Chic.  &  Ohio.    Masonic  Temple  Theatre.  Meffert  &  Fried-        t/- 
lander;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  share  only.    Size  of  stage,  50x50;  size  of  pros-       ' 
cenium  opening,  26x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;    height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,60;  depth  under  stage,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  30;  musical  director,  Henry  Burck  ; 
scenic  artist,  D.  T.  Etly;  stage  carpenter,  E.  A. Martin;  bill  poster,  Heverin  Bros.;  num- 
ber of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000 ;  rates  per  sheet.  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  S.  T. 
Moore.     Newspapers:  daily,  Courier-Journal,   advertising  rates  per  inch  $1.20;  Com- 
mercial, advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1.25;  weekly,  Argus,  (Sun.),  advertising  rates  per 
inch,  $1.    Hotels:  Gait  House,  special  rates,  $2;  Louisville,  special  rates,  $2  to  $3;  Stan- 
diford,  special  rates,  $1  50  to  $2.50. 

New  Grand  Theatre,  J.  H.  Whallen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,200  ;  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  45x80;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  34x42  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18; 
height  from  stage  to,rigging lof t,  48;  depth  under  stage,  14;  traps,  4  ;  full  stock  scenery; 
musical  director,  Ed.  Morback;  scenic  artist,  James  Ettey. 

McCauley's  Theatre,  T.  D.  McCauley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,555;  rental,  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  40x80;  full  set  scenery. 

Opera  House,  T.  D.  McCauley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,109.  S'ze  of  stage,  45x65; 
full  set  scenery. 

Grand  Central  Theatre  and  Garden,  T.  J.  Nolen,  manager. 

LiederkrauzHall;  seating  capacity,  1,800. 

Tivoli  Theatre,  J.  H.  Whallen,  manager. 

Harris  Museum,  Jas.  Revell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  number  sets  scenery,  16. 

MADISONVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Mile's  Opera  House,  S.T.  Miles, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night,  share  only;  license  yearly.  Size  of 
stage,  36x25;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  C. 
Speed;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Schunmel;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  100.  Newspapers: 

Times  (Wed.),  Gleaner  (Fri.) Hotels:  Belmont,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Barnes, 

$1  to  $1.25. 

MAYFIELD,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Ohio  &  South  Western.     Opera  House,  T.  A.  Slaughten,  . 

manager  ;    seating  capacity,  400  ;    rental,  share  only  ;   license  included.    Size  of  stage,        f 
14x44  ;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x35  ;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1 ;  number  sets 
scenery,  2.    Newspapers  :    Democrat  (Th.),  Monitor  (Fri.)...  Hotel  :    Southern,  regular 
rates,  $1.50  (special  also). 


164  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Kentucky.  165 

MAYSVILLB,    6  500.       R.  R.,  Kentucky  Central.      Washington   Opera  House,  Chae.  H.          * 
Frank,  manager;   Beating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one   night  $20,  license  included.     Size 
of  stage.  36x47;  full  set  scenery;  bill  posters,  Taylor  &  Dillon.    Newspapers:  Bulletin 

(Th .),  Republican  (Sat.),  Eagle  (Wed.) Hotels:    Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Hill,  European,  Bancroft. 

Court  House;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Neptune  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

MT.  STERLING,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Ches.  &  Ohio  ;  E.  L.  &  B.  S.  Briston's  House,  J.  M. 
Kelly,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50,  license 
included.  Size  cf  stage,  26x18  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x14  ;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  11^  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12  ;  depth  under  stage,  4  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  E.  S.  Fogg;  bill  posters,  Hall  &  Shore  ;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  i65;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  :  theatrical  teamster,  Q.  E.  Coleman.  Ne  AS- 
papers  :  Sentinel  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line  ;  Gazette  (Tu.),  advertising  rates, 

lOc.  per  line Hotels:  National,  special  rates,  $1.50  ;  Turner,  special  rates,  $1.25 

Masonic  Hall,  John  J.  Cornelisou,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  350  ;  rental,  one  night  $20  ; 
license,  $5;  share  also. 

NEWPORT.  21.570.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall;  seating  capacity  400. 
Newspapers:  tri-weekly,  Journal. 

Turner's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

NICHOLASVILL,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Cincinnati  Southern.    Sparks'  Opera  House,  J.  H.  Dorman. 

manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $40;  share  also;    license  in-        ./ 
eluded.    Size  of  stage,  20x25;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x22;  height  from  stage  to      jr 
grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18  and  28;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number 
sets  of  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  J.  H.  Dorman;  number  of  sheets  can  accomodate,  200; 
rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  D.  Carlisle.     Newspaper:    Courier  (Fri.),  ad- 
vertising rates,  5c.  per  line Hotels:    Verandah,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Jessa- 
mine, special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 

OWTENSBORO,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Owensboro  &  Nashville.  Grand  Opera  House,  A.  Hill  &  Co  , 
managers;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night,  $50.  three  $125;  share  also;  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  40x50;  full  set  of  scenery;  bill  poster,  John  Blanford.  Newspa- 
per: semi-weekly,  Messenger Hotels:  Planters',  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special 

also);  McCullough's,  Palmer's,  Brooks'. 

Hall's  Opera  House,  Frank  L.  Hall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $35, 
three  $75;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x24;  number  sets  scenery,  7. 

Griffith's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 
City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

PADTJCAH,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Ohio  &  Southwestern;  Ohio  River  Boats.  Morton's 
New  Opera  House,  Morton,  Kirkland  &  Quigley,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000; 
rental,  share  only;  license,  $10.  Size  of  stage,  46x55;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  i^ 
23x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  hught  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33;  depth 
under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Chas.  W.  Gilbert;  stage 
carpenter,  John  Artz;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Richmond  House 

Baggage  Wagon.    Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Standard Hotels:  Richmond,  Marshall. 

St.  Clair  Hall,  Lambkin  &  Clark,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000;   rental,  one  night 
$35,  thiee  $95;  share  also:  license  included.    Size  of   stage,  36x60;  fair  stock  scenery. 

PARIS,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Kentucky  Central.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300;  bill 
poster,  T.  O.  Bashford.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly,  Bourbon  News;  weekly,  Advertiser 

(Fri.),  Kentnckian  (Wed.)  Citizen  (Fri.) Hotels:  Bourbon,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Bradford,  Gore,  Gleeson,  Terrapin,  Southwestern. 

PRINCETON.  2,500.  R.  R,,  Chesspeake,  Ohio  &  South  Western,  Opera  House,  W.  S. 
Powell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $2.50; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x22;  number  sets  of  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  T.  J.  Hoodenflle. 

Newspaper:    Banner   (Th.) Hotels:    Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Bank. 


166  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


RICHMOND,  3,0)0.    R.  R.,  Kentucky  Central.     Opera  House,  A.   C    Green,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rent  or  share;  licence  yearly.    Size  of  stage,  25x33;  number  sets 
scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  John  Christopher.    Newspapers:  Herald  (Wed  ),  Register  (Fri. 
Hotels:  Garnet,  Roberts. 

Park  Theatre,  Wherrin  &    Stockton,  managers;   seating  capacity.  COO:  rent  or  share: 

license  yearly.    Size  of  stage,  24x40;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 
Arnold's  Theatre,  James  H.  Arnold,  manager. 

RUSSELLVILLE,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville,  Owensboro  &  Nashville.  Ryan's 
Hall,  C.  H.  Ryan,  manager:  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30; 
share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x30;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster, 

Richard  Mosby.      Newspapers:    Herald,    Enterprise    (Wed.) Hotel:    Armstrong, 

regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

SHELBYVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Laysou  Hall,  Geo.  Petney,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  825;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  T.  S. 

Baxter.     Newspaper:  Sentinel  vTh.) Hotel:  Armstrong,  regular  rates,  §2  (special 

also). 

STANFORD,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Kentucky  Central.  Stanford  Opera 
House,  W.  P.  Walton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night,  $25.  three  $50: 
share  also:  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x50;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster, 

E.  C.  Walton.    Newspaper:  semi-weekly.  Journal Hotels:  Meyers,  regular  rates.  $2 

(special  also):  St.  Asaph. 

LOUISIANA. 

ALEXANDRIA,  3,000.  R.  R  ,  Texas  Pacific:  Morgan's,  Louisiana  &  Texas.  Exchange  Hall. 
John  De  Lacy,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  §10.  Size 
of  stage,  28x35;  number  sets  scenery,  8.  Newspapers :  tri-weekly,  Democrat  ;  weekly, 

Express  (Sat.) Hotels  :  Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Samo. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity.  450.    Size  of  stage,  18x25. 

BATON  ROUGE, 8,000.  R.  R.,  Miss.  Valley:  Morgan's,  La.  &  Texas.  Pike's  Theatre,  A .  H. 
Hoguet,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $35;  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  24x45;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  manager  Hall.  Newspapers:  daily,  Advocate; 
weekly,  Truth  (Fri.) Hotels:  Capital,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Bank,  special. 

BAYOU  SARA,  2,000.  Freyhan  Hall,  J.  Freyhan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental. 
one  night  $25;  share  also:  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x30.  Newspaper  :  Sentinel 
Hotels  :  Witcher's,  Alexandre. 

DOXALDSONVILLE,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Texas  &  Pacific.  Silver  Cornet  Band  Hall;  seating 
capacity,  200;  rental,  one  night  $25;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  number  sets 

scenery,  12.    Newspapers  :  Democrat  (Sat.),  Chief  (Sat.) Hotel  :  Lee,  regular  rate?. 

$2  (special  also). 

LAKE  CHARLES,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Texas  &  New  Orleans.  Fricke's  Opera  House,  Wm.  C. 
Fticke,  manager;  seating  capacity,  6CO;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  30x30:  number  sets 
scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Commercial  (Sat.),  Echo  (Sat  > 
Hotels  :  Haskell's,  Lake,  Cosmopolitan,  Hawkins',  Commercial. 

MONROE,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Vicksbnrg,  Shreveport  &  Pacific.  Gerspach  Opera  House,  John 
Gerspach,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $70, 1'cense  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  18x24;  full  set  scenery.  Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Wed.):  Tele- 
graph (Fri.  I  .  ...Hotels:  Emmenger's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Ouachita,  Monroe. 

MORGAN  CITY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Morgan,  La.  &  Tex.  Whitney  Opera  House.  Geo.  Drews, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $47.  Size  of  stage,  20x30; 
number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  D.  Grummond.  Newspapers:  Free  Press  <Th.>: 
Review  (Sat ) Hotels :  City,  regular  rate?,  §2  (special  also);  Commercial. 

NATCHITOCHES,  1,500.    Freeman  Hall,   seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night,  $7.50. 

Size  of  stage,  15x20:  number  sets  scenery.  2.    Newspaper:  Vindicator  (Sat.) Hotel: 

Harris,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Louisiana.  167 


NEW  IBERIA,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Morgan's,  La.  &  Texas.    Serrett's  Hall,  F.  Serrett,  manager. 

Newspapers:  Journal  (Pat,);  Star  (Sat.) Hotels:  Serrett,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

NEW  ORLEANS,  300  000.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central,  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Morgan's  Louis- 
iana &  Texas;  N.  Or.  &  Miss.  Valley;  N.  Or.  &  Northeastern;  Texas  &  Pacific.  St. 
Charles  Theatre,  D.  Bidwell.  manager;  seating  capacity,  3,000;  rental,  share  only; 
license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  63x72;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  32x38;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  21;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  56;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  3; 
complete  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  manager;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  6,000. 

Newspapers :    daily,    Chronicle,    Item ;    Picayune,  States,    Times-Democrat 

Hotels:  St.  Charles,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also);  City,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 
St.  Louis,  Cosmopolitan,  Cassidy's. 

Grand  Opera  House,  D.  Bidwell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,800;  rental,  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  70x86;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  33x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
27;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65;  depth  under  stage,  28;  traps  6  and  4  sets 
complete  stock  scenery. 

Bidwell's  Academy  of  Music.  D.  Bidwell,  manpger;  seating  capacity,  2,COO;  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  45x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
29;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  45  (will  be  raised);  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  3; 
complete  stock  scenery. 

Grunewald  Opera  House.  Eugene  Robinson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  share 
only;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  35x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x28;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  musical  director,  Henry  Grolling; 
name  of  scenic  artist.  Dresser;  bill  poster,  A.  Webber. 

Park  Theatre  (Variety),  Samuel  S.  McLean,  manager.  Size  of  stage  25x35;  number  sets 
scenery,  7. 

Hamilton's  New  Varieties,  A  E.  Hamilton,  manager;  seating  capacity.  1.000. 

Werlein  Hall,  P.  Werlein,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700. 

West  End  Pavilion,  J.  Alexander  Brown,  manager. 

Spanish  Fort  Opera  House. 

National  Theatre. 

Faranta's  Pavilion. 

OPELOUSAS,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Morgan's  La.  &  Texas.  Varieties  Hall,  C.  Deitlein,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $10;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  Wm 

Smith.    Newspapers:    Courier  (Sat.),   Democrat   (Sat.) Hotels:    Eureka,  regular 

rates,  $2.50  (special  also) ;  Bailey. 
Latonr's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

SHREVEPORT,  10,000.  R.  R.,  N.  O.  Pacific;  Texas  Pacific;  Vicksburg  &  Shreveport; 
East  &  West  Texas.  Tally's  Opera  House,  Hyams,  Leonard  &  Carter,  managers  ;  seat- 
ing capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $60,  three  $125  ;  license;  share,  30  per  cent.  2  nights, 
35  per  cent.  1  night.  Size  of  stage,  30x35;  number  gets  scenery,  6;  stage  carpenter,  T.  J. 

Seaton;  theatrical  teamster,  T.  J.  Seaton.  Newspapers:  daily,  Times,  Democrat 

Hotels  :  City,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Compton,  regular  rates.  $2.50  (special  also), 

Brewers'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

Anderson's  Hall:  seating  capacity,  750. 

THIBODAUX,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Morgan's  La.  &  Texas.    Waverly  Hall,  Brand  &  Legrande, 

managers     Newspaper:  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotel:  Stranger's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

VERMILLIONVILLE,  22,000.  R.  R.,  Morgan's  La.  &  Texas;  Galveston,  flarrisburg  & 
San  Antonio.  St.  John's  Hall;  seating  capacity.  400;  rent  or  share;  license,  $5.  Size  of 

stage,  18x25;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspaper:  Advertiser  (Sat.) Hotels:  Crescent, 

regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  alsol:  Lafayette,  Sallar. 


168  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


MAINE. 

AUGUSTA,  8,700.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Granite  Hall,  C.  B.  Morton,  manager;  Beating 
capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $5;  full  set  scenery.  Size  of  stage,  26x26; 
bill  poster,  W.  H.  Walker:  theatrical  teamster,  J.  W.  Barlow.  Newspapers:  daily, 

/         Journal ;  weekly,  New  Age  (Fri.) Hotels:  Augusta,  regular  rates  $2  (special  alsoi; 

Cony,  Mansion. 
Meonian  Hall:  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

BANGOR,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Bangor  Opera  House,  Frank  A.  Owen,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  share  only,  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  35x65;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  31x31;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  40,  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  leader  of  orchestra, 
M.  H.  Andrews;  scenic  artist,  O.  Ackerman;  stage  carpenter,  E.  H.  Stockman;  bill  poster. 
Thos.  W.  Burr;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,506;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  the- 
atrical teamster,  N.B.Williams.  Newspapers:  daily.  Whig,  Commercial Hotels: 

Bangor,  special  rates,  31-50  to  $2.50:  Penobscot  Exchange,  Wmdon,  $1.25  to  §2;  Bangor 
Exchange,  $2. 

Music  Hall,  M.  H.  Andrews,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  §15;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  8x24;  no  scenery. 

Norombega  Hall,  C.  E.  Lovell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night  $20, 
three  $40;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  number  sets  scenery,  9. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800.  » 

BATH,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Knox  &  Lincoln,  Maine  Central  Columbian  Hall.  Jos.  M.  Sorett, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20;  three  §50:  license,  §5;  share  also; 
number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster, manager  of  hall.  Newspapers:  daily,  Times;  weekly. 
Independent  (Sat.) Hotels:  Sagadaboc,  regular  rates  $2  especial  also);  Bath,  Colum- 
bian, Shannon. 

City  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Music  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

BELFAST,  6,000.  R.R..  Maine  Central.  Hayford  Opera  House,  Charles  J.  Burgess,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $20,  license,  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
25x40;  fair  stock  scenery;  billposter,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster.  Belfast  Livery 

Co.    Newspapers:  Age  (Th ),  Journal  (Th.) Hotels:  American,    regular  rat* - 

(special  also);  New  England. 

BIDDEFORD,  (with  Saco),  22,500.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine  Eastern.  City  Opera  House. 
Brooks  Brothers,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000.  Size  of  stage,  50x30;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  20x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12J^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 

I    s^lott,  22;  depth  under  stage,  4^;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra. 

r  E.  Sampson;  .bill  poster,  Sam.  Parsons;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate.  700; 
rates  per  sheet,  3c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Charles  Milikin.  Newspapers,  daily:  Journal, 

advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c Hotels:  Biddeford,  rates  to  profession,  §1.50  to  S-; 

Commercial,  rates  to  profession,  §1  25. 

BREWER,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one 
night  $3  to  $4;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  0x30. 

BRUNSWICK.  5,500.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Town  Hall,  Emery  A.  Crawford,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night  §3",  three  §60;  license,  §2.  Size  of  stage,  25x49 ; 

Ksize  of  proscenium  opening,  23x29;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Johu 
Dunning;  theatrical  teamster,  Crawford's  Express.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Sat.),  Telegraph 
(Th.) Hotel :  Tontine,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also). 

BUCKSPORT,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Emery  Hall,  Emery  &  Sons,  managers;  seating 
capacity,  700  ;  rental,  one  night  §10;  license,  six  tickets;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x20; 

full  set  scenery;    bill  poster,  Alva  B.  Ames Hotels:  Robinson,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Eldredge. 


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CALAIS,  10,000.  R.  R,  N.  B.  &  C.;  St.  Croix  &  Penob.  St.  Croix  Hall,  H.  C.Graat, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $25;  share  also;  license,  $2. 
Size  of  stage,  24x56;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x23;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  only  drop  curtain  and  wings;  leader  of  orchestra,  M.  Silverston;  stage  carpenter, 
J.  Sanders;  bill  poster,  H.  Clenant;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per 
sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  D.  M.  Gardner  Newspapers:  Times  (Tu.),  Advertiser 
(Th.),  Courier  (Th.) Hotels:  American,  Exchange,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

DAMARISCOTTA,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Knox  &  Lincoln.  Lincoln  Hall;  rental,  one  night  $12. 
Newspapers:  Herald  and  Record  (Th.) Hotel:  Maine,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

DEXTER,  3,eOO.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Town  Hall,  W.  B.  Goff,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
700;  rental,  one  ni?ht»$15,  three  $30;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  20x22;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  Henry  Fitzgerald.  Newspapers  :  [Eastern  State  (Th.),  Gazette 
(Fri.) Hotel  :  Merchant,  regular  rases,  $2  (special  also) ;  Dexter, 

DOVER,  1,700.  R.  R.,  Bangor  &  Piscataquis.  Central  Hall,  W.  C.  Woodbury,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  f!2,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  19x44;  full 

set  scenery;    bill  poster,  manager  of  Hall.    Newspaper;   Observer  (Tb.)    Hotels: 

Blethen,  Exchange. 

EASTPORT,  4,000.  R.  R  ,  nearest  at  St.  Stephens,  N.  B.,  30  miles.  Steamboat  communi- 
cation every  day  east  and  west.  Memorial  Hall,  selectmen,  managers;  (Hall  engaged 
Mondays  and  Fridays);  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $30,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  16x40;  height  from  stage  to  ceiling,  16;  depth  under  stage,  7; 
leader  of  orchestra,  T.  Mabee;  scenic  artist,  Harry  Harrington;  stage  carpenter,  Everett 
Newcomb;  bill  poster,  Albert  Gilligan;  theatrical  teamster,  H.C.Harrington.  Newspa- 
per: Sentinel  (Wed.)  advertising  rates,  $1  per  inch Hotels :  Passamaquoddy,  special 

rates  $1.50;  Island,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

ELLSWORTH,  5,300.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Hancock  Hall,  C.  S.  Stover,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20.  Size  of  stage,  16x34;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill 
poster,  James  McLaue.  Newspaper:  American  (Th.) .Hotels:  American,  Franklin. 

FARMINGTON,  4,000.  R.  R  ,  Maine  Central ;  Sandy  River.  Drummond  Hall,  8.  B.  Pills- 
bury,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  $15  ;  MO  license.  Size 

of  stage,  12x18  ;  no  scenery.    Newspapers  :  Chronicle  (Th.),  Journal  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Stoddard,  Forrest. 

GARDINER,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Coliseum,  A.  W.  McCausland,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  2,000  ;  rental,  share  only ;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  38x55  ;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  25x32  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18  ;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  40  ;  depth  under  stage,  8  ;  number  sets  scenery,  7  ;  leader  of  orchestra, 
A.  R.  Protheroe;  scenic  artist,  J.  W.  Berry;  stage  carpenter,  Harrison  Potter;  bill  poster. 
J.  W.  Kimball ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  News- 
papers :  daily,  Journal,  Advocate,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract  ;  weekly,  Journal 
(Wed.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract  ;  Reporter  (Sat ),  advertising  rates,  yearly 
contract  ;  Register  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract  ;  Bee  (Wed,),  advertising 

rates,  yearly  contract Hotels  :  Evans,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Johnson,  special  rates, 

$1.50. 

Johnson  Hall,  B.  Johnson,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $20, 
license  included.  Size- of  stage,  32x19;  number  sets  scenery,  6  ;  bill  posters,  S.  W. 
Kimball  ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Harridian  &  Nevel.  Newspapers  :  Journal  (Wed.), 
Reporter  (Sat.) Hotels:  Evans,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also)  ;  Johnson. 

HALLOWELL,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Wilson  Hall,  Chas.  Wilson,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  900  ;  rental,  one  night  $20  ;  share  also  ;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  27x42; 
number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  bill  poster,  Jno.  C.  McCluer  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Jno  C. 

McCluer.  Newspaper:  Register  (Sat.) Hotels:  Hallowell,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also). 

HOULTON,  4,000.  R.  R.,  New  Brunswick  &  Maine  Central.  Opera  House,  Albion  P. 
Haywood,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license, 
$2  to  $4.  Size  of  stage,  22x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x23;  height  from  stage  to 


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grooves,  13;  traps  1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  leader  of  orchestra,  Vau  Robinson;  stage 
carpenter,  fl.  K  Whitcomb;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Gallagher;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 150;  rates  per  sheet,  3J4'.  theatrical  teamster,  Thomas  Flowers.  Newspapers  ; 

Pioneer  (Mon.),  Times  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  $1  per  inch Hotels:  Exchange, 

special  rates,  $1.25;  Snell,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Clark's,  special  rates,  §1.25. 

Music  Hall,  H.  T.  Frisbie,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 
$25;  license,  $2  to  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  50x17;  number  sets  scenery,  0. 

Crarey's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

KENNEBUNK,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine;  Eastern.  Mousam's  Hall,  J.  E.  Lord, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  F, 
Noyes.  Newspaper:  Star  (Fri.) ..Hotels:  Monsam,  Lowell's. 

LEWISTON.  20,000.  R.  R  ,  Maine  Central  &  Grand  Trunk  Music  Hall,  Charles  Horbury, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,274;  rental  or  share;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  38x60; 
size  of, proscenium  opening,  30x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  34;  depth  under  stage,  8;  tr^ps,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  bill  poster, 
Charles  Horbury;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  2,000;  theatrical  teamster,  Joseph 

Woodbury.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Journal;  weekly,  Gazette  (Fri ) Hotels  :  Marston, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  De  Witt, 
regular  rates  (special  also). 

Lyceum  Hall,  Horace  C.  Little,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
three  $60;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  23x30;  number  sets  scenery.  6. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity.  2,000. 

MACHIAS,  2,500.  Libby  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $5;  three  nights 
$15;  no  license;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x20;  no  scenery.  Newspapers:  Republi- 
can (Sat.\  Union  (Tu.) Hotels:  Eastern,  Clare's,  Machias. 

NEWPORT,  1,750.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Meriden  Hall,  J.  S.  Sargent,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three,  $9,  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  22x40 ;  numbej 

sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  H.  Smith;  theatrical  teamster,  Frank  Pushar Hotel: 

Shaw. 

OLDTOWN,  3,400.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central;  Bangor  &  Piscataqui?.  Town  Hall,  J.  M.  Jellison 
manager;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night  $10.  Size  of  stage,  15x45;  fair  stock 
scenery;  bill  poster.  J.  M.  Jellison Hotels:  Colman;  Cousins. 

PORTLAND,  24,000.  R.  R.,  Bos.  &  Me  :  East.:  Gd  Trunk;  Intern'!  S.  S.  Co. ;  Me.  Cent,, 
Port.  &  Og.;  Port  &  Roch.;  Port.  Steam  Pkt.  Co.  Portland  Theatre,  Frank  Curtis; 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,150;  rental,  one  night  $75,  three  $200;  license  included; 
share  a'so.  Size  of  stage,  34x59;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  32;  depth  under  stage,  5;  bill  poster,  Portland  Theatre;  theatrical 
teamster,  A.  Baker.  Newspapers:  daily,  Adveitiser,  Argus,  Press, Express  ..  ..Hotels: 
Falmouth,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3;  Preble,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3;  United  States, 
regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  City,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Portland  Museum.  J.  T.  Wyer,  manager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $60, 
license  included;  full  set  scenery. 

City  Hall,  George  H.  Libby,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $84,  three 
$226;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  26x60;  full  set  scenery. 

Lyceum  Theatre,  Mortimer  &  Sterling,  managers. 

Music  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  800. 

ROCKLAND,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Knox  &  Lincoln;  Boston  &  Bangor  steamers.  Farwell  Hall 
J.  B.  Porter,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $30;  share 
also;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  22x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x24;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  6.  L.  Black;  number  of 
sheeis  can  accommodate,  250;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.;  theatrical  teamster,  G.  L  Black. 
Newspapers:  Courier-Gazette  (Tu  ),  Opinion  (Fri.),  Free  Press  (Tu.) Hotels:  Thorn- 
dyke,  special  rates,  $2;  St.  Nicholas;  special  rates,  $1.75;  Lindsey,  special  rates.  $1.50. 

SACCARAPPA,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Portland  &  Rochester.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  C.  B.  Woodman, 
agent:  seating  capacity,  600:  rental  one,  night  $15,  three  $30;  license  included.  Size  of 


172  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

stage,  12x24.    Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Fri.)  Hotels:  Presumpscot,  Highland,  special 

rates; $1. 

Weston'a  Hall,  Geo.  H.  Raymond,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night,  §6, 
three  $12;  no  scenery. 

SACO,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine;  Eastern.  City  Hall,  Geo.  F.  Owen,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  §25,  license,  six  tickets.  Size  of  stage,  35x44;  no 
scenery;  bill  poster,  S.  Parsons  (Biddeford).  Newspapers:  daily,  Times;  weekly,  Jour- 
nal (Fri.),  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotel:  Saco,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also.) 

Patten's  Hall:  seating  capacity,  400. 

SKOWHEGAN, 5,000.  R.R.,  Maine  Central  (terminus).  Coburn  Hall,  Chas.F.  Jones,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  §15,  three  §30  to  §35;  no  license.  Size  of  stage, 
23x34;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x22^;  height  from  stage  to  groovs,  16^;  height 
from  stage  to  riggiug  loft,  18J^:  depth  under  stage,  3%;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 
6;  scenic  artists,  P.  &  A.  L.  Weston;  stage  carpenter,  C.  C.  Grover;  bill  poster,  A.  J. 
Ordway;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamster, 
G.  E.  Goodwin,  H.  P.  Thing.  Newspaper:  Reporter  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  §1  per 
inch Hotels:  Heselton,  Coburn.  special  rates,  $1.50;  Skowhegan,  §1. 

SOUTH  BERWICK,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine;  Eastern.  Newichawanick's  Hall,  J.  V. 
Nealy,  manager:  seating  capacity.  500;  rental,  one  night  §10, 1'cense  included.  Size  of 
stage,  26x15;  no  scenery:  bill  poster,  J.  F.  Noys.  Hotels:  Paul's,  South  Berwick,  Jone*, 
Salmon  Falls. 

WALDOBORO,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Clark's  Hall,  E.  O.  Clark,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  §8;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster.  Thomas  P.  Shay. 
Newspaper:  News  (Fri.) Hotel :  Medomak. 

WATERVILLE,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  Town  Hall,  Geo.  H.  Esty,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  §15,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  19x19: 
number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  F.  J.  Hill;  theatrical  teamster,  J,  M.  Wall.  News- 
papers: Mail  (Fri.);  Sentinel  (Fri.) Hotels:  Elmwood,  Williams',  Smith. 

WINTHORP,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Maine  Central.  PackardHall,  H.  W.  Packard,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  700:  rental,  one  night  §10,  three,  25;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  23x44;  number 
sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Thomas  Dealy.  Newspaper:  Budget  (Sat.)  Hotel:  Win- 
thorp. 

MARYLAND. 

ANNAPOLIS,  6,503.  R.  R.,  Annapolis  &  Elk  Ridge.  Masonic  Hall,  G.  A.  Culver,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  §20,  three  §40;  share  also:  license  included- 
Size  of  stage,  19x38;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Jack  Adams.  Newspapers: 

daily,  Herald;  weekly,  Gazette  (Tues.),  Republican  (Sat.),  Record  (Sat.) Hotel*: 

Maryland,  regular  rates,  §3;  City  ,  Carroll. 
Assembly  Room;  seating  capacity,  300. 

BALTIMORE,  400,000.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;  Bait.  &  Phila.;  Nor.  Cen.;  Phila.,  Wil.  & 
Bait.;  West  Md.;  Md.  Cen.  Academy  of  Music,  S.  W.  Fort,  manager;  seating  capacity. 
1,800;  rental,  one  night  §150;  share  also;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  75x82;  size  of 

K  proscenium  opening,  55x55;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  21;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  85;  depth  under  stage,  40;  traps  of  every  description,  and  sinks  for  flat; 
number  sets  scenery,  50;  musical  director,  Adam  Itzel,  Jr.;  scenic  artist.  Carpenter: 
stage  carpenter,  Ben  Morrison;  bill  poster,  A.  F.  Houck;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 10,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.:  theatrical  teamsters,  Baltimore  Transfer  Company. 
Geagan.  Newspapers:  daily,  American  (Sun.  also);  News  (Sun.  also);  Herald  (Sun. 

also);  Day  (Son.  also) Hotels:    Carrollton,  special  rates,  §1  to  $3.50;    Barnum's, 

special  rates,  §1  to  §3.50;  Pepper's,  special  rates,  §1  to  $1.50;  Adler's,  special  rates,  $1. 
Ford's  Grand  Opera  House,  John  T.  Ford,  manager  (also  of  Ford's  Opera  House,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.);   seating  capacity,  2,000;  rental,  one  night   §100,   three   §250;    license, 
yearly;  share  also.    Size  of  stage.  66x80;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x45:  height  from 


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stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  36;  depth  under  stage,  24; 
traps,  complete  set;  fall  set  scenery;  musical  director,  Prof.  Weber;  scenic  artist,  Geo. 
W.  Hyland;  stage  carpenter,  Geo.  W.  Vanderwerken;  bill  posters,  Wachtel  &  Co.;  num- 
ber of  sheets  can  accommodate,  4,000;  rates  per  sheet,  2J^c. 

Front  Street  Theatre,  Dan.  A.  Kelly,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,500;  rental,  share  only; 
license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  72x65;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x36 ;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  22;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  70;  depth  under  stage,  38;  traps- 
star,  vampire,  and  traps  of  all  description;  number  sets  scenery,  40;  musical  director. 
Prof.  Richard  Wagner;  scenic  artist,  James  Thomas;  stage  carpenter,  A.  P.  Martin. 

Kernan's  Monumental  Theatre,  James  L.  Kernan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,300;  share 
only.  Size  of  stage,  60x62;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  37x35;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  50;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  2;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  30;  musical  director,  Prof.  Ludeke;  scenic  artist,  Milton  Slemmer; 
stage  carpenter,  Wm.  H.  E.  Foster;  bill  posters,  Wachtel  &  Co.;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  5,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c. 

Albaugh's  Holliday  Street  Theatre,  John  W.  Albaugh,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,700. 
Size  of  stage,  45x72;  size  of  proscenium  openirg,  38x38;  height,  from  stage  to  grooves, 
20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65;  depth  under  stage,  16;  complete  stock  scenery; 
musical  director,  Adam  Rosenberger;  scenic  artist,  Milton  Slemmer;  stage  carpenter, 
James  Walsh. 

Odeon  Theatre  (Variety),  E.  M.  Castine,  manager;  seating  capacity,  GOO.  Size  of  stage, 
25x32;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x22. 

Harris  Museum,  Col.  G.  O.  Starr,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,100.  Size  of  stage,  43x€0; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  55x39;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  50;  depth  under  stage,  8;  trap,  centre;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  musical 
director,  F.  H.  Robie;  scenic  artist,  Will  Bayard;  stage  carpenter,  Phil  Taylor. 

Masonic  Temple,  J.  Likes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 

Maryland  Institute;  seating  capacity,  1,400.  • 

Eagle  Palace  Theatre  (Variety),  Frederick  Loeher,  manager. 

New  Museum,  Dan  Herzog  &  Co  ,  managers. 

CUMBERLAND,  15,000.  R.  R.,  Cumb.  &  Penn.;  Bait.  &.  Ohio;  Penn.  Academy  of  Music, 
Chas.  J.  Saunders,  .manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $100; 
share  also;  leader  of  orchestra,  Michal  Weisel;  scenic  artist,  Frank  Davis;  stage  carpen- 
ter, David  Walter;  bill  poster,  Charley  Inix;  theatrical  teamster,  Thomas  Robison. 
Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Times;  weekly,  Civilian  (Sun.),  Courier  (Th.),  Independent 

(Sat.) Hotels:  Queen  City,  special  rates,  $2;    Windsor,  special  rates,  $1.25;    St. 

Nicholas,  special  rates,  $1. 
Belvidere  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

EASTON,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Branch  of  Penn.  R.  R.  (Del.  &  Chesapeake).  Music  Ball,  M.  M. 
Higgins,  manager;  seating  capacity,  480;  rental,  one  night  $15  to  $20;  license, 
$4.25.  Size  of  stage,  15x44;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x22;  depth  under  stage,  6^; 
traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  5.  Newspapers:  Star  (Tu.),  Ledger  (Th.),  Gazette  (Sat.) 
Hotels:  Brick,  American. 

FREDERICK,  9,000.    R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Pennsylvania.    Opera  House;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 800:  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $3.    Full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Ed.  Butler. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Call;  weekly,  Examiner  (Wed.),  Union  (Th.) Hotels:  City,  reg- 
ular rates,  $2  (special  also);  Carlin,  Groff,  Dill,  Central. 
City  Hall,  Jacob  Dadsminaw,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800 ;  rental,  one  night   $25; 

license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  26x26;  fair  stock  scenery. 
Junisr  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  600. 

FROSTBURG,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Cnmb.  &  Penn.  Odd  Fellows'  Opera  House,  T.  G.  Dillion, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  60x40; 

full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  R.  Bean.    Newspaper:   Mining  Journal  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Grand  Central,  special  rates  $1;  St.  Cloud,  special  rates,  $1.25. 


174  HARRY  MINER'S  A.MERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTOR?. 

Opera  House,  O.  J.  Moat,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental  one  night  $12;  three  $25: 
license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  25x38;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  14x20J^:  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  leaders  of  orchestra,  George  Hocking  &  Son;  bill  poster,  Thomas  Payne: 
theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Parker. 

HAGERSTOWN,  8,500.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;  Cumberland  Valley;  Shenandoah  Valley; 
Western  Maryland.  Academy  of  Music,  E.  W.  Mealey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750: 
rental,  one  night  $30;  three  §75:  license  $2.50.  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x30;  number 
sets  scenery,  16;  bill  poster,  Samuel  B.  Oliver.  Newspapers:  daily,  Globe,  News;  weekly, 

Herald  and  Torchlight  (Th.),  Mail  (Fri.) Hotels:  Baldwin,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Franklin,  special  rates;  City,  Central,  Antietam 

Lyceum  Hall,  F.  Dorsey  Herbert,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $15;  three 
$35;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

HAVRE  DE  GRACE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Phila.,  Wilmington  &  Ball.  City  Hall,  seating  ca- 
pacity, 400;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $3  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  25x45;  number  sets 
scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  M.  Vaudiver.  Newspapers  :  bi-weekly.  Electric  Light.  Repub- 
lican (Fri.) Hotels:  City,  Harford,  Adams. 

Spencer  Hall;  seating  capacity,  175. 

MT.  SAVAGE,  1,500.  R.R.Cumberland  &  Penn.  Odd  Fellows  Hall,  John  Klein,  man 
ager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  $15-  Size  of  stage,  10x20: 

height  from  stage  to  grooves,  8;  theatrical  teamster,  McMnll en  Bros Hotel:  Var- 

niim,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

WESTMINSTER,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Western  Maryland.    Odd  Fellows  Hall;  seating  capacity, 

500;  bill  poster,  T.  K.   Webster.    Newspapers:    Sentinel  (Sat.),  Advocate  (Sat) 

r         Hotels:  City,  regular  rates,    $1.50  (special  also):  Wilson,  Wheeler's,  Marsh,  Central. 

Anchor,  Westminster,  Benford. 
Sons  of  Temperance  Hall;  seating  capacity,  200. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

ADAMS,  8,500.  R.  R.,  Pitts.  &  North  Adams  (branch  of  B.  &  A.i.  Towii  Hall,  Dr.  C.W.Bur 
ton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $3;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  16x46;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x22:  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  23;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  David 
Crosier;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  135;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  team 

ster,  David  Crosier.    Newspaper:  Freeman  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  §1  per  inch 

Hotel:  Greylock.  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $1  75. 

ALLSTON,  1.500.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.  Union  Hal',  J.  W.  Hollis,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  590;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  posters,  Harrison  &  McLane. 

AMESBURY,  10,000.    R.  E.,  Eastern  (branch  at  Newbnryport).    Merrimac  Opera  House. 

M.  Kelly,  manager;  seating  capacity,   1,000;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  §75;  license, 

s  $2  50;    share    also       Size    of    stage,   30x50;     size    of    proscenium    opening,    15x28: 

Y      height    from    stage  to  grooves,  13;    depth    under    stage,  8;  number    sets    scenery, 

15;  bill  poster.  Opera  House  Bill  Posting  Co.;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 

250;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Thomas  Brown.     Newspapers:  Villager 

(Wed.),  News(Sat.) Hotel:  American,  special  rates,  $1  50  to  $1.75. 

AMHERST,  4,252.  R.  R.,  New  London  Northern.  Palmer's  Hall,  D.  W.  Palmer,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $10  to  $15:  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  16x50: 
no  scenery;  bill  poster.  David  Warren;  theatrical  teamster,  Henry  Jackson.  News- 
paper: Record  (Wed.). .  .  .Hotels:  Amherst,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Woods. 

ASHLAND,  2,338.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  Hopkinton.  Town  Hall,  Town  Clerk,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $7;  no  scenery.  Newspaper:  Advertiser 
(FrU Hotels:  Central,  Ashland. 


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ATHOL,  5,000.  R.  R.,Fitcbburg,  Boston  &  Albany  (branch  from  Springfield).  Skatiiig 
Rink,  Albert  Ellsworth,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800.  Size  of  stage,  20x64;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  26x26;  leader  of  orchestra,  H.  A.  Preston;  billposter,  H.  M.  Slate. 

Newspaper :  Transcript  (Tu.) .Hotels :  Bangor,  Slater,  Pequoig. 

Starr  Hall;  Talbot  &  Drake,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15  to  $25. 
Size  of  s:age,  40x18;  full  set  scenery. 

ATTLEBORO,  12,000.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Providence;  Old  Colony.     Union  Hall,  L.  W.  Dean, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  640;  rental,  one  night  $16;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  20x40;      ^ 
number  sets  scenery,  4;  billposter,  L.  .T.   Starkey;  theatrical  teamster,  L.  T.  Starkey. 

Newspapers:  Advocate  (Sat.),  Chronicle  (Sat.) Hotels:  Park  Street,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Ryder. 

BEVERLY,  9,000.  R.  R.,  Eastern.  Lefavour  Opera  House,  Israel  Lefavour  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  814;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  $85;  share  also;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  //^ 
28x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  22x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  22;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery  2;  leader  of  orchestra, 
C.  Holden;  bill  poster,  Luther  Cahoon;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  150;  the- 
atrical teamster,  P.  Hogerzieel.  Newspapers:  Citizen  (Sat.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels: 

Avenue,  special  rates,  $1;  Rantonl,  special  rates,  $1. 

Town  Hall,  Wm.  H.  Lovett,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30,  license 
included;  no  scenery. 

BOSTON,  400,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  Boston  &  Maine;  Boston  &  Lowell;  Boston  & 
Providence;  Boston,  R.  B.  &  Lynn;  Eastern;  Boston,  Win.  &  Shore;  Fitchbnrg;  Interna- 
tional Steamship  Co.;  Mass.  Central;  New  York  &  New  England ;  Old  Colony;  Port. 
Steam  Packet  Co.  Boston  Theatre,  Eugene  Tompkins,  manager;  seating  capacity,  3,017; 
share  only  Size  of  stage,  90x90;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x48;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  70;  depth  under  stage,  32;  traps,  4  centre,  6 
working,  4  quarter,  6  sinks;  musical  director,  Napier  Lothian;  scenic  artist,  Charles  S. 
Qetz;  stage  carpenter,  Wm.  P.  Prescott;  bill  posters,  J.  T.  Donnelly,  Kelley  &  Wogan; 
rates  per  sheet,  3c.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Advertiser,  Star,  Transcript,  Herald,  Globe, 

Traveller,  Journal,  Post Hotels  :  International,  special  rates,  $1;  Adams,  special 

rates-,  $2;  Tremont,  special  rates,  $3;  New  Marlboro,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Metropolitan, 
special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Creighton,  $1.50. 

Bijou  Theatre,  Bijou  Theatre  Co.,  H.  B.  Lonsdale,  managers;  seating  capacity,  900; 
rental,  share  only;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  32x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
25x30;'.height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65;  musical  director,  John  J.  Braham;  scenic  art- 
ist, Ed.  Le  Moss;  stage  carpenter.  P.  Henderson. 

Park  Theatre,  Abbey  &  Schoeffel,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  40x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  38x33;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  38;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  62;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps  of  all  kinds;  full  stock  scenery; 
leader  of  orchestra,  E.  N.  Catlin;  scenic  artist,  J.  S.  Schnell;  stage  carpenter,  J.  D. 
Lnndy. 

Dudley  Street  Opera  House  (Roxborough),  W.  C.  Blodgett,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700; 
rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $100;  license,  $1;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  60x60;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  20x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  25;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  34;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra, 
S.  C.  Nason;  stage  carpenter,  G.  H,  Keefe. 

Globe  Theatre,  John  Stetson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,000. 

Parker  Memorial  Hall;  seating  capacity.  850. 

Boston  Museum,  R.  M.  Field,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500. 

Howard  Athentenm,  Isaac  B.  Rich  and  William  Harris,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,800; 
share  only.  Size  of  stage,  42x32;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  34x36;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  27;  depth  under  stage,  13;  traps,  6;  leader 
of  orchestra,  George  Qoesh;  scenic  artist  and  stage  manager,  ;George  B.  Radcliffe;  stage 
carpenter,  B.  B.  Harris. 

Windsor  Theatre,  G.  E.  Lothrop,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $100, 
three  .$250,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  45x50;  size  of  proscenium  open- 


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ing.  30x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  36;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  45:  full 
set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  Dauslin;  scenic  artist,  W.  C.  Turner;  stage  carpenter, 
Geo.  W.  Palmer. 

Boston  Music  Hall,    A.  P.  Peck,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,400;  rental,  one  night  §150, 

three  $125;  license,  $1. 
Horticultural  Hall,  Fredk.  Kyle,  manager. 

Boylston's  Museum,  G.  E.  Lothrop,  manager;  seating  capacity.  600. 
Tremont  Temple;  seating  capacity,  2,528. 
Union  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 
Association  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700. 
Gaiety  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  800. 
Oakland  Garden. 

BRIDGEWATER,  3,500    R.  R.,  Old  Colony.    Town  Hall,  H.  O.  Lawrence,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10;  no  scenery.    Newspaper:  Independent  (Fri.) 

Hotel:  Heyland,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

BROCKTON,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony.  City  Theatre,  W.  W.  Cross,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,500.  Size  of  stage,  43x72;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  31;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  52;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1; 
number  sets  scenery,  13;  leader  of  orchestra,  Mace  Gay,  Jr.;  scenic  artist,  Jacob  A. 
Johnson;  stage  carpenter,  Frederick  W.  Mozart;  billposter,  Wm.  Faunce;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  1,COO;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Merritt's 

Express.  Newspapers:  daily,  Enterprise;  Gazette  (Sat.),  Enterprise  (Sit.) Hotels: 

Belmont,  Holbrook,  regular  rates,  $2;  (special  also). 

Brockton  Opera  House,  Henry  L.  Bryant,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental, ; 

share  also.  Size  of  stage,  35x45;  full  set  scenery. 

Murray  Hall,  Ellis  Packard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  §15,  three 
$35.  Size  of  stage,  15x20;  number  sets  scenery,  4. 

Music  Hall,  Henry  L.  Bryant,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $40, 
license  included;  full  set  scenery. 

Cunningham  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

BROOKFIELD,  2,800.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.     Town  Hall,  G.  W.  Oakes,  manager;  seat-         */ 
ing  capacity,  775;  rental,  one  night  $8.    No  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  W.  Oakes.    News- 
paper: Times  (Th.) Hotels:  Brookfield,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central. 

BROOKLINE,  8,100.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  New  York  &  New  England.    Opera  Hall; 

seating  capacity,  1,500.    Newspaper:  Chronicle  (Sat ) Hotel :  De  West. 

Lower  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 
Goddard  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

CAMBRIDGE,  52,740.     R.  R.,  Fitchburg.     Union  Hall,  W.  A.  Bullard,  manager;  seating  j^ 

capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night,  $50,  three  $120.  No  scenery ;  bill  poster,  J.  M.  McLane. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Herald,  Crimson;  weekly,  Chronicle  (Sat.);  News  (Sat.);  Press  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Prospect,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Porter's. 

Lyceum  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  no  scenery. 
Sander's  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 
Gothic  Hall. 
CAMPELLO,  5,500.    R.  R.,  Old   Colony.     Opera  House,  Ira  A.  Leach,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  600.    Newspaper  :  Herald  (Sat.) 

CANTON,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Providence.    Brook's  Music   Hall,  Wm.  W.  Brooks,          ^- 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  no  license.    Size  of 
stage,  22x40;  number  sets  scenery.  10;  bill  poster,  John  W.  Tirrell;  theatrical  teamsters, 

Byam  Bros.    Newspaper  :  Journal  (Fri.) Hotels  :  Brown's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Massapoago,  Cobb. 
Memorial  Hall,  Wm.  O.  Chapman,  manager;    seating  capacity,  9CO;   rental,  one  night  $ 

no  scenery. 

CHESHIRE,  1,800.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany  (Branch).    Dean's  Hall,  George  Z.  Dean,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity ,'250;  rental,  one  night  $5.    Stage,  movable  platform;  no  scenery. 

Hotel :  Hoosic  Valley. 

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178  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

CHELSEA,  25.000.    R.  R.,  Eastern.    Academy  of  Music,  J.  B    Field,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity,  1,350;    rental,  one  night  $80;    license  yearly;  share  also.    Size  of  stage.  38x68; 
/          t>ize  of  proscenium  opening,  30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  7;  stage  carpenter,  John  Robertson;  bill 
poster,  Wm.  Carroll;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,   Wilson,  Cheney  &  Son. 

Newspapers  :  Pioneer  and  Telegraph  (Sat.) ;  Advocate  (Sat.);  Record  (Sat.) Hotels  : 

City,  special  rates  $1.25;  Broadway,   Highland. 

CHICOPEE,  11,300.  R.  R.,  Connecticut  River.  Well's  Opera  Hou&e.  William  E.  Wheeler, 

manager;  rental, ;  share  also;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  26x26;  full  set  scenery; 

bill  poster,  William  E.  Wheeler;  theatrical  teamster,  William  E.  Wheeler Hotels: 

Cabot,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also);  Chicopee. 

Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

Cabot  Hall;   seating  capacity,  400. 

CHICOPEE  FALLS,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Connecticut  River.  Union  Temperance  Hall,  T.  C. 
Page,  manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $7.50;  three  $15:  license,  $2. 

Size  of  stage,  20x22;  number  sets  scenery,  4 Hotel:  Wildes'. 

Wildes'  Hall;  A.T.Wildes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three 
nights,  $25;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  16x32;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  A.  T.  Wildes. 

CLINiTON,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony;  Worcester  &  Nashua.  Town  Hall,  William  Newhall, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  one  night  $35.  Size  of  stage,  20x45;  number 
sets  scenry.  14;  bill  poster,  J.  T.  Coulter;  theatrical  teamster,  George  S.  Gibson.  News- 

K    papers:    semi-weekly.  Times;    weekly,    Courant  (Sat.) Hotels.-   Clinton,     regular 
rates.  $2  (special  also);  Oriental. 
B:gelowHalli  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

DA.NVERS,  6,0 X).  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine  ;  Eastern.  Gothic  Hall,  Sam.  C.  Putnam,  mana- 
ger ;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30.  Size  of  stage,  12x25  ;  no 
scenery  ;  bill  posters,  Warren  &  Goodall  ;  theatrical]  teamster,  A.  B.  Woods. 

Newspapers:  Mirror  (Sat.),  Times  (Wed.) .Hotels:  Danvers,  regular  rates, '$1.50 

(special  also);  Central. 

Peabody  Institute;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

Porter's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

DEDHAM,  5,000.  R.  R,,  Boston  &  Providence.  Memorial  Hall,  Jas.  Griggs,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  700  ;  rental,  one  night  $15  ;  no  scenery ;  bill  poster,  C.  R.  Grigss. 

Newspapers:  Standard  (Sat.),  Transcript  (Sat.) Hotel:  Phoenix. 

Temperance  Hall  ;    seating  capacity,  300. 
Tapeley's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  200. 

EAST  DOUGLAS,  3,000.  R.  R.,  New  York  &  New  England.  Thayer's  Hall,  Asa  Thayer, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25.  Size  of  stage,  18x22  ; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  11x20  ;  number  sets  scenery.  4  ;  bill  poster,  Frank  Marsh. 
Hotels:  East  Douglas,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

EAST  HAMPTON,  4,400.  R.  R,  Conn.  River,  New  Haven  &  Northampton.  Town  Hall, 
E.  R.  Bosworth.  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night,  $15  to  $20;  number 

sets  scenery9;  bill  poster.  R.  A.  Friz3ll.    Newspaper:  News  and  Enterprise  (Fri.) 

Hotel:  Mansion. 

PALL  RIVER,  49,500.    R.  R.,  Fall  River,  Old  Colony.    Academy  of  Music,  Geo.  Hackett, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  2,050;  rental,  one  night  $75.     Size  of  stage,  50x70;  full  set 

**       of  scenery;  billposters,  Fall  River  Bill  Posting  Co.    Newspapers:   daily,  News:  Herald; 

weekly,  Advance  (Sat.) Hotels:    Narragansett.  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also); 

Wilbur,  regular,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also);  Le  Grange,  Thurston. 
Opera  House,  Dnrfee,  Russell   &  Co.,  managers;   seating  capacity,  950. 
Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 
Temple  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 
People's  Museum  (variety),  John  Daly,  manager. 


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FITCHBURG.  15,000,  R.  R.,  Old  Colony  (Nor.  Div.).  Whitney's  Opera  House,  Fred.  A. 
Currier,  business  manager ;  seating  capacity,  1,014;  rental,  one  night  §60;  share  also; 
Size  of  stage,  28x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  26x26;  height  from  stage  to  groove, 
10;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28  ;  depth  under  stage,  6J^;  traps,  3;  number  sets 
scenery,  9;  stage  carpenter,  John  Burke;  bill  poster,  Eugene  Sanderson;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  L.  M.  Wheeler 
&  Son,  F.  W.  Bennett.  Newspapers:  daily,  Sentinel,  Tribuue;  weekly,  Sentinel,  Trib- 
une (Th.)  Hotels:  American,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.75;  Fitchburg.  special  rates, 
$1.25  to  $1  75. 

City  Hall,  Chas.  T.  Cushing,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100  ;  rental,  one  night  §38,  three 
§105;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

Crocker's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Board  of  Trade;  seating  capacity,  600. 

FLORENCE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  New  Haven  &  Northamptan;  Cosmian  Hall,  A.  G.  Hill,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  §20;  share  also;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  24x40; 
height  from  stage  to  groove,  18;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps.  2:  number  sets  scenery,  10; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Fred.  T.  Atkins;  stage  carpenter,  C.  R.  Flood;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  96;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  B.  Howes.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald; 
weekly,  Gazette  (Tu.),  Journal  (Fri.) Hotels :  Florence,  Mansion,  Cottage. 

FOXBORO,  2,950.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony.  Town  Hall,  Town  Clerk,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
500;  rental,  one  night,  $10;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  15x22:  no  scenery.  Newspaper ; 
Times  (Fri.) Hotel :  Cocasset. 

FRANKLIN,  5.000.  R.  R.,  New  York  &  New  England.  Daniels'  Hall,  J.  H.  Daniels, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10.  Size  of  stage,  15x22;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  14;  bill  poster,  R.  H.  Davidson:  theatrical  teamster,  J.  H.  Daniels. 
Newspaper  :  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotel :  Central,  special  rates.  $1.25. 

GARDNER,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Fitchbnrg;  Boston,  Barre  &  Gardner  Town  Hall,  Albert  Love- 
joy,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  share  only,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
17x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  14;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  T.  C.  Moore;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet.  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  T.  C.  Moore. 

Newspapers:  Democrat  (Wed.),  News  (Sat'.),  advertising  rates,  75c.  per  inch Hotels: 

Windsor,  special  rates  §1.50;  Richards,  Gardner,  special  rates  §1.25. 

GLOUCESTER,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Eastern.  City  Hall,  City  Clerk,  manager  ;  J.  O.  Bradstreet, 
local  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  §35,  three  §95;  license,  $3;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  26x26;  size  of  prosceninm  opening,  13x27;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  13;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  billposter,  George  H.  Bradstreet;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Albert  Lane.  Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Breeze;  weekly.  Advertiser  (Th.) 

Hotels  :  Webster,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Gloucester,  Atlantic. 
Rogers' Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 
Scientific  Hall;  seating  capacity,  250. 

GREAT  BARRINGTON,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Honsatonic.  Town  Hall,  H.  G.  Winegar,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  §15.  Size  of  stage,  18x30;  fair  stock  scenery; 
bill  poster,  John  Kerr.  Newspaper:  Courier  (Wed.) Hotels:  Berkshire,  Miller. 

GREENFIELD,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Fitchburg;  Hoosac  Tunnel  Line;  Conn.  River.  Greenfield 
Opera  House,  E.  M.  Slocomb.  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
three  §55:  share  also;  license,  §3.  Size  of  stage,  30x76;  Size  of  proscenium  opening, 
28x26  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30 ;  depth 
under  stage,  4  ;  number  sets  scenery,  12  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  F.  Eddy;  scenic  artists, 
Ronet  and  Richmond;  stage  carpenter,  F.  A.  Bickford  ;  bill  poster,  E.  M.  Slocomb;  num- 
ber of  sheets  can  accommodate,  700;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Sainford 
Kent.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Mon.),  advertising  rates,  §1  per  inch;  Reform  (Fri.),  ad- 
vertising rate?,  §1  per  inch Hotels:  Morrison,  special  rates,  §1.50  to  $2;  American, 

special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

HAVERHILL,  24,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maiae.  Academy  of  Music ;  James  F.  West,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,500.  Size  of  stage,  40x67:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  21x33;  height 


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of  stage  to  rigging  loft,  55;  number  sets  scenery,  13;  bill  poster,  Geo.  J.  Dean;  theatrical 

teamiter,  Charles  M.  Cox.    Newspapers:  daily.  Bulletin,  Gazette  and  Laborer 

Hotels;  Webster,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also;  Eagle,  Clinton,  Hotel  Opera. 

HOLLISTON,  3,180.  K.  R.,  Biston  &  Albany.  Town  Hall.  John  Baker,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10;  no  license;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  theatrical 

teamster,  John  Shippee.    Newspaper:    Transcript  (Fri.) Hotels:  Hollis,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also):  Shippee. 

IIOLYOKE,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Conn.  River;  N.  H.  &  Northampton.  Holyoke]  Opera  House, 
Chase  Brothers,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  §75,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  E0x91;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x33;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  50;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  4;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of  orchestra,  Louis  Coenen ;  bill  poster,  James  Coakley; 
number  of  sheets  can.  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.;  theatrical  teamster,  H. 

Smith.  Newspaper:  daily,  Transcript;  weekly,  Herald Hotels:  Windsor,  special 

rates,  $1.75;  Holyoke,  Palatine,  speciil  rates,  §1.75;  Belmont,  special  rates,  §1  to  $1.25. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,300. 

Parson's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

HUDSON,  3,600.  R.  R.,  Fitchburg;  Mass.  Central.  Town  Hall,  Geo.  De  Sawyer,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20:  number  sets  ^scenery,  3;  bill  poster, 

J.  G.  Bugbee;  theatrical  teamster,  Chas.  Honghton.    Newspaper:  Pioneer  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Mansion,  Hudson. 

IPSWICH,  4,000.  R.  R.  Eastern.  Town  Hall,  J.  H.  Lakeman,  manager:  seating  capacity, 
700;  rental,  one  night  $17;  no  license.  Size.of  stage,  28x30:  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  H. 

Lakeman;  theatrical  teamster,  Jennings.      Newspaper:  Chronicle  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Ogawam,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also);  International. 

LAWRENCE,  50,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell;  Boston  &  Maine.  Manchester  &  Lawrence; 
Eastern.  Lawrence  Opera  House,  T.  A.  Sweeny,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,550; 
rental,  one  night  $75  to  $80;  share  also;  license,  ten  tickets  Size  of  stage,  depth,  50: 
width,  67;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  36x37;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  depth 
under  stage,  7;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  E.  T.  Collins;  stage 
carpenter,  A.  L.  Grant;  bill  poster,  Lawrence  Bill  Posting  Co.;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  5,000;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  W.  Foster.  Newspapers: 
daily,  American,  Eagle;  weekly.  Journal  (Fri.),  Sentinel  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  yearly 

contract Hotels:  Essex,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  S1.50;Franklin,  special  rates,  1.50  to  $2; 

Brunswick,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

City  Hall,  W.  H.  Merrow,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,350;  rental,  one  night  $40;  license, 
ten  tickets;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  21x25;  number  sets  scenery,  13. 

Sannder's  Hall,  Caleb  Saunders,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $18, 
three  $40;  license,  tickets.  Size  of  stage,  10x40;  no  scenery. 

Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350. 

LEE.  4  000.  R.  R  ,  Honsatonic.  Memorial  Hall,  J.  C.  Schaffner,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
450;  rental,  one  night  $10;  no  scenery;  billposter,  H.  A.  Peck;  theatrical  teamster,  E. 

L.  Cogswell.    Newspapers :  Gleaner  (Wed.) Hotels  :  Morgan,  Norton. 

Northrop's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

LEOMINSTER,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Fitchburg;  Old  Colony.  Town  Hall,  James  M.  Bronson,  man 
ager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $13,  three  $36.  Size  of  stage,  18x50;  no 
scenery;  bill  poster.  Porter  Whitney;  theatrical  teamster,  Josiah  Pierce.  Newspapers: 

Enterprise  (Wed  ).  Telephone  (Fri.) Hotels:  Leominster,  regular  ra'es,  $2  (special 

also);  Linden. 

LOWELL,  75,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell;  Boston  &  Maine;  Old  Colony.  Huntington 
Hall,  John  F  Cosgrove,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night  $60;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  45x33;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  30x30;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  17;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  bill  poster, 
Huntington  Hall;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  3,000;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.;  the- 
atrical teamster,  Huntington  Hall.  Newspapers,  daily  :  Citizen,  advertising  rates,  yearly 


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contract;  Courier,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  Times,  advertising  rates,  yearly 

contract;  Mail,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels:  St.  Charles,  special  rates, 

$1.25  to  $1.50;  American,  special  rates,  §1.50  to  $2;  Dresser,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also):  Merrimack,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Music  Hall:  William  H  Emery,  manager:  seating  capacity,  900:  share  only.  Size  of  stage. 
40x65;  fall  set  scenery. 

Mechanics'  Hall:  seating  capacity,  500. 

LYNN,  50,000.    R.  R.,  Eastern;  Boston,  Revere,  Beach  &  Lynn.    Music  Hall,  J.  F.  Rock, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $80.  three  $200,  license  $5;  share  also; 

Size  of  stage,  41x31:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16:  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  Ward; 

S'    stage  carpenter,  Chas.  Wells;    bill  posters,  Young  &  Thomas;    theatrical  teamsters. 

Young  &  Thomas.    Newspapers:  daily,  Item,  Bee,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  weekly. 

Transcript  (Fri.) Hotels:  Sagamore,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Eirtland,  special  rates, 

$1.25. 

Odd  Fellow's  Hall,  E.  E.  Davis  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1.000;  rental, : 

license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  24x30:  number  sets  scenery.  7. 

G.  A.  R  Colliseum;  seating  capacity,  3,500. 

MALDEN,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine.  City  Hall,  City  Treasurer,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $15;  no  license.  No  scenery:  bill  poster,  H.  A.  Morse. 

Newspapers:  Mirror  tSat.);  Press  (Sat.) Hotels:  Evelyn,  regular  rates.  $2  (special 

also);  Howard,  Pratts. 

Bailey's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Masten's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

BallotTs  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

MANSFIELD,  2.800.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony:  Boston  &  Providence.  Mansfield  Town  Hall. 
William  B.  Rogerson,  manager:  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15.  three  .$36. 
Number  sets  scenery,  2:  theatrical  teamsters.  L.  R.  King.  Newspaper:  News.  Hotel: 
Mansfield  House. 

MARBLEHEAD,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Eastern.  Abbot  Hall,  Frank  Dodge,  manager;  seating  capa 
city,  1,081;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $150;  share  also:  license,  12  tickets.  Size  of 
stage,  25x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20:  height  from  stage  to  grooves.  13; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24:  number  sets  scenery,  8;  scenic  artist.  Eben  Colley: 
bill  poster.  Frank  Dodge:  number  sheets  can  accommodate  550:  rates  per  sheet,  4c. : 
'  theatrical  teamster,  P.  P.  Eustis.  Newspapers:  daily,  Item;  advertising  rates  per  line, 
10c.:  Bee;  advertising  rates  per  line,  ICc.:  weekly,  Statesman  (Sat.),  advertising 

rates.  $4  per  inch;    Messenger  (Fri.),   advertising  rates,   $4.25    per  inch Hotels: 

American:  rates  to  profession,  $1.25. 

MAYNARD,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Fitchburg  (Marlboro  Branch i.  Co-operative  Hall,  Dennis  Casey, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30;  bill  poster,  F.  F.  Rob- 
ertson. Newspapers:  Journal  (Fri.),  Enterprise  (Wed.) Hotels:  May nard,  Maple. 

MARLBORORO,  11,000.  R.  R.,  Fitchburg:  Old  Colony.  Riley's  Opera  House,  F.  W.  Riley. 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800:  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  £60:  license.  $1;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  19x26:  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster:  George  Mawson;  theatrical 
teamster,  F.  E.  Cnmmings;  Newspapers:  Advertiser  (Wed.),  Mirror-Journal  >  8 
Times  (Thn.) Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Gates,  Temple.  Marl- 
boro. 

Fairmont  Hall,  F.  W.  Riley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $12.5 3. 
Town  Hall,  Town  Clerk,  manager. 
Berry's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

MEDFORD,  7,500.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine.    Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350;  bill  poster, 

S     S.Derby.    Newspaper:  Mercury  (Fri.) Hotels:  Medford,  Mystic,  Simpson. 

Brook's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  HOO. 
Mystic  Hall;  seating  capacity,  200. 
Music  Hall:  seating  capacity,  400. 


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MIDDLEBORO,  6,500.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony.  Town  Hall,  Wm.  R.  Wood,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $25;  do  not  fbare.  Size  of  stage,  16x85;  size  of  pro- 
sceninm  opening,  20;  number  sets  scenery,  1;  bill  poster,  Capt.  A.  Baker;  theatrical 
teamster,  B.  Folger.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Fri ),  Ntws  (Th.) Hotel:  Nernatket. 

MILFORD,  10,000.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  New  York  &  New  England.    Music  Hail,  Mu- 
sic Hall  Co.,  manager;  seating  capacity,  920.    Size  of  stsge,  4<  x«8;  number  sets  tcerery,  ^^ 
10;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  C.  Johnson;  bill  poster,  W.  E.Cheney;  number  of  sheets       t^ 
can  accommodate,  1,000;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  C.  Symonds.     Newspaper:   Journal 

(Wed.) Hotels:  Mansion,  special  rates,  $1.EO;  Lincoln,  $1.60;  Milfoid,  $1.25. 

Town  Hall,  R.  H.  Montague,  manager;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  Dight  $18;  no 
scenery. 

Lyceum  Hall,  S.  P.  .Caipenter,  manager:  teatiig  csptcity,  tCC:  rental,  one  i  ight  «K.5( ; 
number  sets  scenery,  3. 

Washington  Hall;  seating  capacity,  450. 
Irving  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350. 

MILLBTJRY,  5,200.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  Providence  &  Worcester.  Town  Hal),  R.  B. 
Lovell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $20,  no  license.  Size  of  stage, 

25x22;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  H.  S.  Gerry;  theatrical  teamster,  Benj.  Boyd Hotels  : 

Central,  St.  Charles,  Tourtelotte. 

MONSON,  4,000.  R.  R.,  New  London;  Northern.  Central  Hall,  Norcross  &  Reynolds,  man 
agers;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40.  Size  of  stage,  15x20; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Norciots  &  Rey- 
nolds; number  sheets  can  acccmmodate,  2;  theatrical  teamsttr,  Mocson  House 

Hotel:  Monson 

NATICK,  8,500.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.  Concert  Hall,  Edward  Clark,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,200:  rental,  one  night  $35,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  21x35;  sizeofpio- 
scenium  opening,  12x21 :  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Edgar  Hayes.  Newspapers: 

Citizen  (Fri.),  Bulletin  (Fri.) Hotel:  Wilson,  regular  rates,  J2,  (special  also). 

Washington  Hall,  C.  W.  Childs,  manager. 

NEW  BEDFORD,  32,000,  R.  R.,  Old  Colony;  Fall  River.  Grand  Opera  House,  J.  C. 
Omey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300.  Size  of  stage,  48x60;  size  of  proscenium  open- 
ing,  width,  30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40; 
depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  17;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  8.  Berry; 
stage  carpenter,  M.  P.  Whitfleld;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 2,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Driscol  &  Tript.  Newspapers: 

daily,  Standard,  Mercury;  weekly,  Star  (Sat.) Hotels:  Parker,  special  rates,  $2.50; 

Bancroft,  special  rates,  $1,50  to  $1.75;  Mansion,  specral  rates,$1.50  to  $1.75. 

Waite's  Music  Hall,  Benjamin  H.  Waite,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night, 
$30;  license,  $2;  full  set  scenery. 

Liberty  Hall,  A.  S.  Anthony,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,400;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three 
$140;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  40x60;  full  set  scenery. 

City  Hall;  seating  caps  city,  400. 

Pierian  Hall;  seating  capacity,  750. 

NEWBURYPORT,  14,000.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine;  Eastern.    City  Hall,  George  H.  Stevens, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  1,040;  rental,  one  night  $50,  license  fncluded.    Size  of  stage,      y 
29J^x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  width,  28J^;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  or- 
chestra, L.  W.  Piper;  stage  carpenter,  George  W.  Mansen;  bill  posters,  Noyes, Dodge  & 
Noyes;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  — ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamsters, 

8.  M.  Noyes  &  Co.    Newspapers:   daily,  Herald,  Germ;  weekly,  Visitor  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Merrimac,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Washington  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

Central  Hall;  seating  capacity,  900. 

NEWTON,  17,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.  Elliott  Hall,  H.  Van  Buskirk,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $40;  no  scenery;  bill  posters,  Harrison  &  McLane;  the- 


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atrical  teamster,  Kilbonrne  Express.    Newspapers:  Graphic  (Sat.),  Journal  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Hunnewell.  Newton. 

City  Hall,  J.  B.  Wellington,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night,  $25;  no 
scenery. 

NORTH  ABINGTON,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony,  Hanover  Branch.  Standish  Hall,  K.  P. 
Boynton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30.  Size  of  stage, 
15x24;  bill  poster,  Herbert  Tanner;  theatrical  teamster,  Tanner  Express.  Newspapers  : 
Pnblic,  Herald.  Journal Hotel:  Culen  House. 

NORTH  ADAMS,  16,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  Fitchburg;  Boston  Hoosac  Tunnel  & 
W.  Wilson's  Hall,  F.  E.  Swift,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20. 
three  $45;  license,  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x48;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster, 
Thomas  Ryan;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  H.  Flagg.  Newspapers:  News  (Sat.),  Transcript 

(Th) Hotels:    Richmond,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Wilson,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also) ;  Commercial. 
ArmoryHall.C.  T.  Sykes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800:  rental,  one  night  $15;  no  scenery. 

NORTHAMPTON,  13.000.  R.  R  ,  Conn.  River;  N.  H.  &  Northampton.  Opera  House,  Geo. 
S.  Whittick,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $35;  share  also:  license,  $1. 
Size  of  stage,  24x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage.  3)4;  traps,  3;  number  sets 
scenery, 13;  leader  of  orchestra.  A.  N.  Baldwin;  stage  carpenter,  J.  J.Ralleigh;  billposter, 
Geo.  S.  Whittick;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rate  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical 
teamster.  II.  S.  Bucknam.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald:  weekly,  Gazette  (Tu.),  adver- 
tising rates,  $1  per  inch;  Journal  (FrL),  $1  per  inch Hotels:  Mansion,  special  rates, 

$2:  Hampshire,  special  rates.  $1.75:  City,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Town  Hall,  H.  E.  Hillman.  manager;  seating  capacity,  COO.  Size  of  stage,  15x20:  no 
scenery. 

NORTH  ATTLEBORO,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Providence.  Wamsutta  Opera  House,  H. 
B.  Davenport,  manager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30;  license.  $3; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage.  38x40:  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster.  Opera  House; 

theatrical  teamster.  C.  E.  Ward.    Newspaper:    Chronicle  (Sat.) Hotel:  Wamsntta. 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

NORTH  BROOKFIELD,  4,700.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.  Town  Hall,  P.  J.  Downey, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $12;  no  scenery:  theatrical  teamster, 
H.  A.  Knight.  Newspaper  :  Journal  (Sat.)  Hotel :  Batcheller. 

ORANGE,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Fitchburg.  Putnam  Opera  House,  J.  Putnam,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $05.  Size  of  stage,  21x54;  number  sets 
scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  W.  H.  Lang;  theatrical  teamster,  W.  H.  Conner.  Newspaper  : 
Journal  (Fri.) Hotels:  Mansion,  Putnam. 

PALMER,  5,000.  R.  R..  Boston  &  Albany;  New  London  &  Northern.  Wales  Hall,  Palmer 
Dramatic  Club,  managers;  seating  capacity.  550;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  fair  stock  scenery. 

Newspaper:  Journal  (Fri.i Hotels:  Weeks,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  a' so V,  Nasso- 

wanno,  Tockwatton. 

PEABODY,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Eastern:  Silem  &  Lowell;  Horse  Cars  to  Salem,  Beverley  &  Lynn. 
Town  Hall,  N.  C.  Patterson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,530;  rental,  one  night  $40; 
license  ,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  33x46;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  17x37  ;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  17; 'height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  42;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  leader 
of  orchestra,  Ripton;  stage  carpenter,  Orin  Goodwin;  billposter,  Andrews;  theatrical 
teamster,  Henry  Wilson.  Newspapers:  daily.  Item,  News;  weekly.  Press  (Wed.),  Re- 
porter (Sat.) Hotel:  Baldwin,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also). 

Peabody  Institute,  John  McKean,  manager;  seating  capacity.  800:  rental,  one  night  .?2.~>: 
no  scenery. 

Temperance  Hall :  seating  capacity.  300. 

PITTSFIELD,  15,000.     R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  Honsatonic.    Academy    of    Music,    C. 

Qaackenbush,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100 ;  rental,  ;  license,  $3;  share  also. 

Size  of  stage,  40x80;  full  sets  scenery;  bill  poster,  Frank  Durkee:  theatrical  teamster. 


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Samuel  Bridges.  Newspaper:  daily,  Journal;  weekly,  Eagle  (Th.),  Sun  (Th.) Ho- 
tels: American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Burbank,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 
Berkshire. 

Burbauk's  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 

Music  Hall :  seating  capacity,  400. 

PLYMOUTH,  7,100.    R.  R.,  Old  Colony.    Davis  Hall,  Jamei  E.  Thompson,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night  $20;  license,  $2  to  $5.    Size  of  stage,  25x26;  number  sets         l^ 
scenery,  7;   bill  posters,  Harlowe,  Pickard  &  Thompson;   theatrical  teamster,  George 

Bagnall.    Newspapers:  Free  Press  (Sat.),   Memorial  (Th.) Hotels:  Samoset,  regular 

rates,  $ 2  (special  also);  Central,  Brastow,  Franklin,  Manomet,  Plymouth  Rock. 

Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  W.  W.  Avery,  manager;  Beating  capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $37;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

Leyden  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Lyceum  Hall;  seating  capacity,  450. 

Standish  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

PROVINCETOWN,  4,500.    R.  R.,  Old  Colony.    Masonic  Hall,  A.  P.  Hannum,  manager;         • 
seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  16x22  ;        * 
no  scenery;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.    Newspaper:  Advocate  (Th.) Hotels:  Pil- 
grim, regular  rates  $2  (special  also),  Central,  Gifford,  Atlantic. 

QUINCY,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony.  Robertson  Hall,  W.  P.  Meseroe,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three  $15;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  15x20;  no 

scenery;  bill  poster,  C.  T.  Stancomb.  Newspaper:  Patriot  (Th.) Hotels:  Robertson, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Atlantic,  Great  Hill,  Albion,  Linden,  Willow,  Beach, 
Wallaston. 

Town  Hall,  James  E.  Maxim,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
$35;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  14x24;  no  scenery. 

Revere  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  290. 

Faxon's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350. 

RANDOPH,  4,000.  R.  R  ,  Old  Colony.  Stetson  Hall,  Calvin  Boyd,  manager  ;  seating 
capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $15  ;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  14x21  ;  no  scenery  ; 
bill  poster,  E.  A.  Perry  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Gove's  Express.  Newspaper  :  Register 
(Sat.) Hotels:  Howard,  Sumuer. 

ROCKLAND,  6,000.   R.  R.,  Old  Colony;  Hanover's  Branch.  Phoenix  Hall,  J.  A.  Macdonald, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night,  $15,  three  $35;  share  also;  no  license.  ^, 
Size  of  stage,  28J^x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
10;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leaders  of  orchestra,  Beals  & 
Wheeler;  bill  posters,  McCarthy  &  Mansfield ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  40; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Randall  &  Burrell  Express.  Newspaper  :  Standard,  Journal  (Fri.) 
Hotel:  Sherman  House. 

ROCKPORT,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Eastern,  Gloucester  Branch.  Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800; 
rental,  one  night  $15  to  $25.  Size  of  stage,  15x20  ;  no  scenery  ;  bill  poster,  Win. 

Parsons;  theatrical  teamsters,  Harvey,  Tarr  &  Co.     Newspaper:  Review  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Smith's,  Clark,  Sheriden,  Rockport. 

SALEM,  30,000.  R  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell;  Eastern.  Mechanic  Hall,  Jos.  S.  Foster,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  1,110;  license,  $5;  Size  of  stage,  33x34  ;  full  set  scenery  ;  bill 
poster,  N.  W.  Andrews;  theatrical  teamsters,  Edson  &  Harry  Lewis.  Newspapers: 

daily;  News,  Post;  semi-weekly,  Gazette,  Register  Hotels  :  Essex,  regular  rates,  $2 

to  $2.50;  Lafayette,  Central,  Farragut. 

Lyceum  Hall,  G.  L.  Streeter,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night $12;  license, 
$1.  Size  of  stage,  15x20;  no  scenery. 

Central  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

SHELBURNE  FALLS,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Fitchburg.  Union  Hall,  H.  W.  Swan,  manager; 
rental,  one  night  $10;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  16x24;  number  sets  scenery,  4  ;  bill 
poster,  L.  Gordon;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  E.  Kemp  Hotel:  Shelbnrne. 


186  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

Seven  Full  Floors!    Twenty  Mammoth  Presses! 

Established  by  James  Gordon  Bennett,  1843. 


"THE  SHOW  PRINTING  HOUSE  OF  AMERICA." 


Metropolitan  Job  Office, 

No.    38    VESEY    STREET, 

(One  Block  West  of  the  Herald  Building  and  Old  St.  Paul's,) 

NEW   YORK   CITY. 


PLAIN  AND  ILLUMINATED  THEATRICAL,  COMMERCIAL,  RAIL- 
ROAD, STEAMBOAT,  INSURANCE,  POLITICAL  AND  GENERAL  WORK 

BY    THE    ACCESSORIES   OF   TYPOGRAPHY,    WOOD   ENGRAVING,    and    all 

the  arts  identified  with  the  production  of  display,  fancy  or  demure 
printing. 

The  unrivaled  facilities  of  this  vast  concern  guarantee  superior- 
ity whenever  rapidity  of  production  and  artistic  excellence  are 
requisites  of  orders. 

PRICES   ALWAYS   CONSISTENT. 

The  imprint  of  the 

METROPOLITAN  JOB  PRINTING  OFFICE 

may  be  found  on  show  paper  posted  or  hung  anywhere  in  the 
United  States,  the  Canadas,  Mexico,  Cuba,  South  America,  Great 
Britain  or  the  Antipodes. 

The  seven  floors  of  the  marble  building,  No.  38  Vesey  Street, 
are  occupied  solely  by  this  establishment. 

The  Telephone  Call  is  "  76  Nassau." 


NEVER   CLOSED   EXCEPT  ON  SUNDAYS. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Massachusetts.  187 


SOMBRVILLB,  27,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany  ;  Boston  &  Lowell  ;  Boston  &  Maine; 
Eastern  ;  Fitchburg;  Mass.  Central.  Bacon  Hall,  B.  P.  Johnson,  manager ;  seating 
capacity,  800;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  12  ;  bill  poster, 
Jas.  McLane;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  L.  Prescott.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Sat.),  Truth 
( Sat ) Hotels :  Warren,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Oasis. 

SOUTH  ABINGTON,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony.  Village  Hall,  A.  Davis,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  §15;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  13x63;  no  scenery;  bill 
poster,  C.  B.  Dobson;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  M.  Penniman.  Newspaper:  Times  (Fri.). 
Hotels:  Standish,  Pratt. 

SOUTH  ADAMS.  R.  R.,  Pittsfleld  &  No.  Adams.  Collins'  Hall,  Isaac  Collins,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §18,  three  $3'3.  Size  of  stage,  15x32;  number  sets- 
scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Isaac  Collins.  Newspaper:  Freeman  (Sat.) Hotel:  Graylock. 

SOUTHBRIDGE,  7,000.  R.  R.,  New  York  &  New  Eng:and.  Opera  House,  Dresser  &  Page, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $35;  number  sets  scenery,  11; 
billposter,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  J  F.  Parker.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Th.), 
Journal  (Fri.) Hotel:  Dresser. 

SPENCER,  9,000.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.    Town  Hall,  H.  P.  Draper,  manager;  seating 

capacity,    800;    rental,    one   night   $20,    three   $40,  license    included.    Size  of    stage,      ^ — ^ 
24x18;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  Iti:  depth  under 
stage,  3;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  R.  Hallett;  bill  poster,  H.  P.  Draper;  number  sheets  can 
accommodate,  80;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Fred  Linermore.    Newspaper: 
Sun  (Fri.) Hotels:  Massasoit,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Spencer,  special,  $1. 

SPRINGFIELD,  35,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  N.  Y.  &  N.  H.;  Conn.  River.  Gilmore's- 
Opera  House,  W.  C.  Le  Noir,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,200;  ren'al,  one  night  $75; 
license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  31}^x56:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  27;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33;  depth  under  stage,  6; 
traps,  4;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  H.  Southland;  stage  carpenter,  Richard 
Kelley;  bill  posters,  Le  Noir  &  Perkins;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300  to  500; 
rates  per  sheet, 4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Shehan.  Newspapers:  daily.  Republican, 

advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line;  Union,  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line Hotels:  Haynes, 

special  rates,  §1.75  to  $2;  Gilmore,  special  rates,  §1.25  to  $1.50;  Warwick,  special  rates, 
$1.50;  Converse,  special  rates,  §1.25. 

Haynes' Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000:  rental,  one  night  $65,  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  35x50;  full  set  scenery. 

City  Hall,  City  Clerk,  manager;  rental,  one  night  $32  to  $50:  no  license;  no  scenery. 

Lincoln  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Winkler's  Winter  Garden,  B.  Winkler,  manager. 

STOUGHTON,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Prov.,  Old  Colony.  Town  Hall;  seating  capacity, 
900;  rental,  one  night  $30,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x25;  fair  stock  scenery; 

bill   poster,    F.   A.    Shepherd;    theatrical    teamster,   Fisher's   Express Hotels  : 

Stonghton,  Drake's,  Chemnng,  Keith's. 
Atwood's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  550. 

TAUNTON,  23,000.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony.  Music  Hall,  A.  B.  White,  manager;  seating  capa- 
city, 1,020;  rental,  one  night  $50;  license,  $3:  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  33Ux55;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  17x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  23 ;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of 
orchestra,  James  Boardman:  stage  carpenter,  J.  Mitchell;  bill  poster,  J.  H.  Mitchell; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster, 

Chas.  A.    Field     Newspapers:    daily,  Gazette,    Republican  (Fri.) Hotels:  City, 

regnlar  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Windsor,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Central,  special  rates, 
$1.50;  Wilde,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

TURNERS  FALLS,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Fitcnburg;  Northampton  &  New  Haven.  Colle  Opera 
House,  Fred.  Colle,  manager;  seating  capacity,  950;  rental,  one  night  $25;  share  also; 
license,  6  tickets.  Size  of  stage.  26x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  23x23;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves.  14:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16>£:  depth  under  stage.  4: 


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traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Fred.  Colle;  bill  poster,  Edward 

Slocum  Greenfield.    Newspapers;  Reporter  (Wed.) Hotel:  Farren,  special  rates, 

$1.25. 

WAKEFIELD,  5,700.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine.  Town  Hall,  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental, 
one  night  $25,  three  $60.  Size  of  stage,  20x24;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  F.  J.  Coker. 

Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Sat.),  Banner  (Sat.) Hotels;  McMillan,  special  rates: 

Albion,  Leggett. 

Cates'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700. 

Walton's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

WALTH AM,  15,000.  R.  R.,  Fitchburg;  Mass.  Central.  Music  Hall,  Wm.  D.  Bradstreet, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,037;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  28x60;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  26x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30; 
depth  under  stage,  15;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  T.  H.  Rollinson; 
stage  carpenter,  Thomas  Nunney;  bill  poster,  Frank  McGuinness;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers:  daily,  Tribune,  advertising  rates 
per  line,  15c.;  weekly,  Record  (Fri.),  advertising  rates  40c.  per  inch;  Free  Press  (Fri.), 

advertising  rates,  25c.  per  inch Hotels:    Central,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50; 

Prospect,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Rumford  Hall,  Frank  McGuinness,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night,  $40  to 
$60,  license  included;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  12x15;  full  set  scenery. 

WARE,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.  Music  Hall,  D.  A.  Jeunison,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 600;  rental,  one  night  $15.  Size  of  stage,  40x60.  Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Sat ), 
Gazette  (Fri.),  Standard  (Sat) Hotel:  Hampshire,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WAREHAM,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony.  Webster  Hall,  M.  C.  Morouey,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $20.  Size  of  'stage,  15x32;  no  scenery;  bill 

poster,  Fred.  Hinkley.  Newspapers:  News  (Sat),  Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Thompson, 

Wankinco,  Keudrick. 

WARREN, 4,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.  Town  Hall,  M.  B.  Ramsdell,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  18x24;  full  set  scenery; 
bill  poster,  Wm.  Carey;  theatrical  teamster,  Jno.  Daily.  Newspaper:  Herald  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Warren,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Coles,  Fessenden. 

Armory  Hall,  J.  E.  Dana,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $12,  license  in- 
cluded.   Size  of  stage,  15x18;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

WEBSTER,  7,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  &  N.  Eng.;  Nor.  &  Wor.  Branch;  B.  &  A.,  branch. 
Music  Hall,  E.  S.  Hill,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three 
$48;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  28x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  17x28;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps, 
1;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  E.  S.  Hill;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
275;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  C.  Whitford.  Newspapers:  Times  (Fri.); 
Eagle  (Fri.) Hotel:  Joslin,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

WESTBORO,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany.  Town  Hall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  546; 
rental,  one  night  $12  to  $15;  license,  eight  tickets.  Size  of  stage,  16x30;  no  scenery;  bill 
poster,  Frank  Sandra.  Newspaper:  Chronotype  (Sat.) Hotels:  Westboro,  Whitney. 

WESTFIELD,  8,500.  R.  R.,  New  Haven  &  Northampton;  Boston  &  Albany.  Music  Hal 
P.  W.  Howe,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  nights  $60, 
license  included.  Siz:>  of  stage,  25x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x20;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  10;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1; 
number  set  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Claud  Alstrom;  stage  carpenter,  P.  W.  Howe; 
bill  poster,  W.  R.  Loomis;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  J.  F.  Freeman.  Newspaper:  Times  (Wed.),  advertising  rates  per 

inch,  SI Hotels:  Central,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Wilmarth,  special  rates,  $1.50 

to  $2. 

WINCHENDON,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  Boston,  Barre  &  Gardner;  Cheshire. 
Town  Hall,  A.  S.  Parkes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $30;  no 
scenery.  Newspaper:  Courier  (Fri.) Hotels:  American,  Tremont. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Massachusetts.  189 


WOBURN,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell;  Woburn  Branch.  Lyceum  Hall,  W.  Hammond, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  81.  Size  of  stage,  18x25; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x20;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  C. 
Hearne;  bill  poster,  S.  H.  Cutter;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per 
sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  R.  S.  Spaulding.  Newspapers  :  Courier  (Sat.).  Journal 
(Fri.),  Advertiser  (Th.),  Union  (Sat.)  ......  Hotel  :  Central,  special  rates,  §1.50. 

WORCESTER,  70,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany,  Boston,  Barre  &  Card.;  New  York  &  New 
England;  Providence  &  Worcester;  Worcester  &  Shrewsbury;  Worcester,  Nash.  & 
Roch.  Worcester  Theatre,  Chas.  Wilkinson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,438;  rental, 
share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  37x75;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x33; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33;  depth  under  stage, 
9;  traps,  8;  number  sets  scenery,  30;  leader  of  orchestra,  E.  D.  Ingraham;  scenic  artist, 
none  employed;  stage  carpenter,  Thomas  Doran;  bill  poster,  L.  B.  Fiske;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  5,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters.  L.  R.  Spooner, 
John  Hickey.  Newspapers:  daily,  Spy,  Gazette;  weekly,  Journal  (Fri.),  advertising 
rates,  yearly  contract  .....  Hotels:  Bay  State,  special  rates,  $2;  Lincoln,  special  rates, 
gl.50;  Waldo,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Waverly,  special  rates,  $1.25;  United  States,  special 
rates,  $1.25. 

Mechanics'  Hall,  C.  W.  Wentworth,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,000;  rental,  one  night 
$60,  three  §150;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x45;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x30; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  number  sets  scenery,  10. 

Washburn  Hall,  C.  W.  Wentworth,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10  to 
$25;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  12x30;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

Horticultural  Hall,  Charles  Brooks,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650:  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $40;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  23x24;  full  set  scenery. 

Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night  $60;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage, 
32x35;  full  set  scenery. 

YARMOUTH  PORT,  2,465.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony.  Lyceum  Hall,  R.  H.  Harris,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  325  ;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $20.  Size  of  stage,  .  13x30.  News- 
papers: Register  (Sat.),  Item  (Fri.) 


MICHIGAN. 

ADRIAN,  10,000.     R.  R.,  L.  S.  &  Mich.  Southern;  Watash.    Opera  House,  C.  M.  Croswell, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $110;  share  also;  license 
included.    Size  of  stage,  30x60;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage 
9;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  billposter,  Chas.  Van  Ostrand.     Newspapers:  daily,  Record, 
Times:  weekly,  Press  (Fri.)  ......  Hotels:  Lawrence,  Central,   regular  rates  $2  (special 

also);  Commercial,  Gibson. 

ALBION,  5,500.    R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.;  Michigan  Central.    Albion  Opera  House, 
M.C.Moore,  manager;  seating  capaciiy,  800;  rental,  one  night  $35;  share  also;  license 
included.    Size  of  stage,  28x30;  number  sets  scenery.  8;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.   News- 
papers: Mirror  (Fri.),  Republican  (Fri.)  ......  Hotels:  Albion,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

ALLEGAN,  3,400.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  West  Michigan;  Grand  Rapids  &  Indiana;  Lake 
Shore  &  Michigan  Southern;  Michigan  &  Ohio.  Empire  Hall,  C.  H.  Adams,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $26;  license,  $3:  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  18x18;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  C.  H.  Adams.  Newspapers  :  Demo- 
crat (Wed.),  Gazette  (Sat),  Journal  and  Tribune  (Fri.)  .....  Hotels:  Sherman,  regular 
rates,  $2  (special  also);  Allegan,  Chaffee  City. 

ALPENA,  8,000.    Connected  by  daily  steamer  with  Detroit.    Opera  House,  G.  L.  Maltz. 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $50;  share  also;  license  in- 
cluded.   Size  of  stage,  25x60;  number  sets  scenery,  10.    Newspapers:  Argus  (Wed.), 
Pioneer  (Fri.)..     ..Hotels:  Fletcher,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Alpena,  Galling. 
Theatre  Comique  (variety). 


190  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

ANN  ARBOR  12,000.  R.  R  ,  Michigan  Central;  Toledo,  Ann  Arbor  &  Northern  Michigan. 
Grand  Opera  House,  A.  J.  Sawyer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,2CO;  rental,  one  night  $75, 
three  $150.  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  27;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  20;  traps.  2;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  full  set;  bill  poster,  C.  A.  Edwards;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  A.  Polhemus. 

Newspapers:  Argus  (Fri.),  Courier  (Fri.),  Democrat  (.Th.) Hotels:  St.  James,  special 

rates,  $1.50;  Cook,  special  rates,  $1.50 

Hill's  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $75;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  26x30;  full  set  scenery. 

ASHLAND,  1,700.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  W.  Mich.  Opera  House  ;  seating  capacity.  600  ;  rental, 
one  night  $15.  Newspapers  ;  Times,  Press Hotels  :  Miller,  McNnlty. 

AU  SABLE,  2,600.  O'Toole  Hall,  J.  T.  Perry,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  350  ;  rental,  one 
night  $10,  three  $25  ;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  25x25  :  number  fets  ecenery,  3.  News- 
paper :  Saturday  Night Hotels:  National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  alto):  Lee, 

Eagle. 

BAN6OR,  2,200.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  W.  Mich.  Miller's  Opera  House,  J.  G.  Miller,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $10.  Size  of  stage,  18x22  ;  fair  stock  scenery  ; 

bill  poster,  Will.  Doris      Newspapers  :    Reflector  (Fri),  Advance  (Th.) Hotels  : 

Sebring,  Russell. 

BATTLE  CREEK,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Mich.  Central  ;  Chicago  &  Grand  Trunk  ;  Mich.  &  Ohio. 
Hamblin's  Opera  House,  C.  J.  Whitney,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ;  rental,  one 
night  $50,  three  $120 ;  share  also  ;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  32x52  ;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  13x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
24 ;  depth  under  stage,  4  ;  trap?,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery,  14  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof. 
Theo.  Martin  ;  stage  carpenter,  C.  E.  Ireland  ;  bill  poster,  W.  H.  Eldred  ;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  2,000  running  feet ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters, 
Beaver  &  Williams.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Journal,  Republican  ;  weekly,  Surday  Call. 

Hotels  :    Williams,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2  :  Lewis,  special  rates.  $1,50  to  $2  ; 

Grand  Central,  75c.  to  $1.50. 

Centennial  Hall,  N.  P.  Simons,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  450  ;  rental  one  night,  $10. 
three  $24  :  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  16x36  ;  number  sets  ecenery,  4  : 
bill  poster,  N.  P.  Simons. 

BAY  CITY,  30,000.    R.  R.,  Michigan  Central;  Flint  &  Pere  Marquette.    Weston  Opera 
House.  J.  Buckley,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $120: 
share  also.    Size  of  stage,  35x75;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  24x32;  height  from  stage 
.    ..   to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1;  num- 
Y       ber  Sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Hudson;  scenic  artists,  Walthen&  Sons; 
stage  carpenter,  Wallin;    bill  poster,  Chas.  Bloomfleid;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical 
teamsters,  Birney  Bros.    Newspaper:  daily,  Tribune,  Press,  Call,  adv.  rates,  special  con- 
tract  Hotels:  Foster,  special  rates,  $2.50  to  $3:  Campbell,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2; 

Brunswick,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 
Nonpareil  Theatre,  Wm.  Fuller,  manager. 

BIG  RAPIDS,  5,200.     R.  R.,    Chic.  &  W.   Mich.;  Detroit,  Lansing  &  Northern;  Grand 

Rapids  &Ind.    Opera  House,  T.  W.  Adams,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  lental,  one 

\/'  night  $3;  license,  $5:  shares  also.    Size  of  stage,  28x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera 

House.    Newspaper:  daily,  Pioneer;  weekly,  Current  (Wed.);  Herald  (Fri.) Hotels: 

Northern,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Bracket. 

BLISSFIBLD,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Clinton  Hall,  A  B.  Williams, 
manager;  seating  capacity.  500;  number  sets  scenery.  2,  Newspaper:  Advance  (Fri.) 
Hotel:  Wheeler. 

BUCHANAN,  3,200.    R.  R.,  Mich.  Central;  St.  Joseph's  Valley.    Kinyon's  Hall,  H.  H.  Kin- 
yon,  manager;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three  $12;  license,  §1;  share  also.    Size  of  stage, 
..  13x34;  number  sets  scenery,  1;  bill  poster,  Seth  Strau.    Newspapers:  Independent  and 

\r      Reporter  (Th.),  Record  (Th.) Hotels:  Tremont,  Major. 

Opera  House,  Rough  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700. 


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CADILLAC,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Grand  Rapids  &  Ind.  Forrester's  Opera  House,  J.  H.  Hixson, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  license  $3;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  26x38;  number  sets  scenery  8;  bill  poster,  Tompson  Kent.  Newspapers: 

News  (Sat.).  Times  (Fri.) Hotels:  Snow's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  McKinnon, 

Balfour. 

Holbrook  &  May's  Hall,  Holbrook  &  May,  managers;  seating  capacity,  2(0;  rental,  one 
night  $5.    Size  of  stage,  14x25;  no  scenery. 

CALUMET,  8,500.  R.  R.,  Mineral  Range.  St.  Patrick's  Hall,  John  Cuddihy,  manager;  seat- 
ingjcapaclty,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  no  license.  Size  of  stage  26x35;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  2:  bill  poster,  H.P.Larson.  Newspaper:  News  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Calumet,  Commercial,  Pacific. 

CARO,  2,100,  R.  R..  Michigan  Central.  Opera  House,  George  R.  Rolston,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  700;  bill  poster,  George  W.  Smith.  Newspapers:  Advertiser  and  Citizen 
(Th  ),  Jeflersonian  (Fri.)  Hotel:  Caro,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

CASNOVIA,  2,600.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  W.  Mich.  Toppin's  Hall,  R.  H.  Toppin,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  200;  rental,  one  night  |3;  license,  $1;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  10x22; 

bill  poster.  Postmaster.    Newspaper:  Herald  (Sat.) Hotels:  Edie,  Hylers,  Hicks. 

Hyler'sHall,  Wm.  Hyler.  manager;  seating  capacity,  500, 

CASSOPOLIS,  1,100;  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Grand  Trunk  ;  Mich.  Central.  Goodwin's  Hall,  F. 
Goodwin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license,  $1.  Size  of 

stage,  16x18 ;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Vigilant  (Th ) 

Hotels:  Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Cass. 

CHARLEVOIX,  1,100.    Lewis  Hall,  Di.  Lewis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  no  scenery. 

Newspapers:  Journal  (Th.),  Sentinel  (Wed.) Hotel:  Bridge  Street. 

Bartholomew's  Opera  House. 

CHARLOTTE,  3,700.  R.  R,,  Chic.  &  Grand  Trunk;  Mich.  Central.  Sampson  Hall,  A.  H. 
Sleater,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three,  $30;  license,  $2; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x24;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  A.  H.  Sleater. 

Newspapers:    Caller    (Sat.),    Leader  (Th.),  Republican  (Fri.) Hotels:  Sherwood. 

Phoanix. 

CHEBOYGAN,,  3,200.    R.  R.,  Mich.  Central.    Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  550;  no  license. 

Number  sets  scenery,  2.     Newspapers :  Democrat  (Th.),  Tribune  (Sat.) Hotel :  Grand 

Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
New  Opera  House. 

CHELSEA,  1,600.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central.  .Town  Hall,  J.  L.  Gilbert;  seating  capacity,  600  ; 
rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $40;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number 

sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Samuel  Hasalschwardt.    Newspaper:    Herald  (Th.) 

Hotels :  Chelsea,  McKone. 

COLDWATER,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Tibbitts'  Opera  House,  B.  S.  Tibbits, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $100;  share  also;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  34x53;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers: 

semi- weekly,  Republican,  Courier  (Sat.),   Sun    (Th  ) Hotels:   Southern  Michigan, 

regular  rates.  $2  (special  also);  Bolster,  St.  James. 

CONSTANTINE,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern.    Union  Hall  Theatre,  Chas.         t^' 
M.  Haslitt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  share  also; 
license  included.    Size  of  sta  je,  48x30;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Silas  Kline. 

Newspaper:   Mercury  (Th.) Hotels:    Wells,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Con- 

stantine. 

CRYSTAL  FALLS,  5,300.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  North  Western.  Doucet  Opera  House,  J.  M.  Es- 
sibger,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  28x30;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Opera  House  ..  ..Hotels: 
Adams,  Davie,  Lockwood. 

DECATUR,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Mich.  Central.  Town  Hall,  J.  G.  Haynes,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 300.  Newspaper :  Republican  (Wed.) Hotel :  Dnncombe. 


192  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

WEST    SHORE    ROUTE. 

New  York,  West  Shore  &  Buffalo  Railway 

THE  HANDSOMEST  PASSENGER  COACHES 

AND 

Pullman  Buffet,  Parlor  and  Sleeping  Cars 

Ever  placed  in  service  on  any  line. 


HENRY   MONETT,  General    Passenger  Agent. 
E.  V.  SKINNER,  Gen'l  Eastern  Passenger  Agent, 

363  Broadway,  N.  Y. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Michigan. 


DEEKFIELD,  1,000.  K.  R  ,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.;  Mich.  Central.  Burnham's  Hall,  E. 
E.  Burnham,  manager;  seating  capacity,  GOO;  number  sets  scenery,  2.  Newspaper: 
Record  (Fn.) 

DETROIT,  165,000.  R.  R.,  Detroit,  Gd.  Hav.  &  Milwaukee;  Detroit,  Lansing  &  Northern; 
Grand  Trunk;  Wabash;  Michigan  Central;  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  So.  White's  Grand 
Theatre,  Charles  O.  White,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,700;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  ^X 
stage,  55x100;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  35x40;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  54;  depth  under  stage,  4;  trap3,  5;  number  sets  scenery, 
26;  leader  of  orchestra,  Mark  Keintz;  scenic  artists,  Walthen  &  Sons;  stage  carpenter, 
Joseph  Jamison;  bill  posters,  Goodwin  &  Henry;  number  sheets  can  accommodate, 
4,000;  rates  per  sheet,  Scents;  theatrical  teamster,  Detroit  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers: 

daily,  Free  Press,  News,  Post,  Times,  Journal;  weekly,  Chaff  (Sat.) Hotels:  Russell, 

special  rates,  $1  to  $2;  Griswold,  sp-.cial  rates,  $1  to  $2;  Brunswick,  special  rates,  $1  to 
$2;  Standish,  special  rates,  $1  to  $2. 

Whitney's  Grand  Opera  House,  C.  B.  Blanchett,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York 
representatives;  seating  capacity,  2,000.  Size  of  stage,  44x74;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65;  depth  under  stage,  12;  leader  of  or- 
chestra, Prof.  Heintz;  scenic  artist,  A.  Chevalier;  stage  carpenter,  John  Hanna;  bill 
posters,  Goodwin  &  Henry,  city  bill  posters;  rates  per  sheet,  3  cents;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Hartford  &  Co. 

Detroit  Opera  House,  C.  A.  Shaw,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,909;  rental,  one  night 
$100.  three  $250;  share  also;  license  included;  number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of 
orchestra,  C.  .E.  Bergman;  scenic  artist,  Robert  Hopkins;  stage  carpenter,  M.  W. 
Leslie;  bill  poster,  H.  W.  Walker;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  3,000;  rates  per 
sheet,  3  cents. 

Detroit  Museum  (late  Park  Theatre),  Prof.  George  W.  Ryder,  manager. 

Detroit  Music  Hall,  Charles  White,  manager;  seating  capacity,  3,500.    Size  of  stage,  40x70. 

Academy  of  Music,  John  P.  Long,  manager. 

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Merrill  Hall ;  T.  P.  Palmer,  manager. 

Harmonic  Hall,  Julius  Milchers,  manager. 

^    Theatre  Comique,  Charles  N.  Welch,  manager;  seating  capacity.  1.200;  rental, ;  share 

also.    Size  of  stage,  30x35;  full  set  scenery. 

DEXTER,  1,100.    R.  R.,  Mich.  Cent.    Red  Ribbon  Hall,  R.  P.  Copeland,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  300;  bill  poster,  James  Wilsey.    Newspaper:  Leader  (Sun.) Hotels :  Blan- 

chard,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Exchange,  Eureka,  Franklin. 
Sills'  Hall,  G.  S.  Sills,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450. 

DO WAGIAC,  2,600.    R.  R.,  Mich.  Cent.    Public  Hall,  D.  Lyle,  manager;    seating  capacity, 

000.    Newspapers:  Republican  (Th.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels:    Continental,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Commercial. 

DUNDEE,  1,100.  R  R.,Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  South.;  Mich.  &  Ohio.  Hunger's  Hall,  A.  D. 
Gilmore,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700:  number  sets  ssenery,  2.  Newspaper:  Reporter 
(Fri.) Hotel:  Bingham. 

EAST  SAGINAW,  39,000.  R.  R.,  Flint  &  Pere  Marqnette ;  Mich.  Central;  Port  Huron  & 
N.  W.;  Detioit  &  Bay  City.  Academy  of  Music,  S.  G.  Clay,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
1,500;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  39x66;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  32x30;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  67J^;  depth  under  stage  8;  traps, 
3;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof .  Julius  Reifs;  scenic  artist,  J.  H. 
Gray;  stage  carpenter,  Fred.  McWithy;  bill  poster,  S.  G.  Clay;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  3  000;  rates  per  sheet.  3c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Bartow  &  Enwright. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Courier,  advertising  rates,  iOc.  per  line;  Herald,  advertising  rates, 
lOc.  per  line;  News,  advertising  rates,  12c.  per  line;  weekly,  Courier  (Th.),  Herald  .(Th.) 

Hotels:  Bancroft,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $350;   Everett,  special  rates,  $1.50  to 

$1.75;  Sherman,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.15;  Marshall,  $1  to  $1.25. 

Germania   Theatre,    Clay    &   Berkley,  managers;    seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  ; 

share  only;    license,  none.    Size  of  stage,  38x60;   size  of  proscenium  opening,  26x85; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  ttage  to  riggicg  loft,  24;  depth  under  stage. 

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194  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

8;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Price:  scenic  artist, 
Walthen;  stage  carpenter,  Fred.  McWithy:  bill  poster,  S.  G.  Clay:  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  5,000:  rates  per  sheet,  3  to  4c.:  theatrical  teamster.  Omnibus  Line. 

Bordwell's  Opera  House  (Variety). 

Varieties  Theatre:  seating  capacity,  650. 

Brewer  Hall,  A.  P.  Brewer,  manager. 

EATON  RAPIDS,  2,700.  B.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.;  Mich.  Central.  Red  Ribbon 
Hall,  J.  M.  Reynolds,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Fri.), 

/'     Times  (Th.) Hotels:    Anderson,  regular   rates,  $2  (special  also);    Frost,  regular 

*          rates.  $2  (special  also);  Morgan. 

ESCANABA,  3,700.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  W.  Music  Hail;  rent  or  share;  fair  stock  scenery. 
Newspaper:  Iron  Point  (Sat.) Hotel:  Ludingtou,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also.) 

FENTON,  2,900.  R.  R.,  Detroit,  Grand  Haven  &  Milwaukee.  Cohvell  Hall.  J.  W.  Topping, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  §25;  share  also;  license.  SI 
to  $1.50.  Size  of  stage,  22x24  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x22:  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  1;  number 
sets  scenery,  4;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  F.  Hepler;  scenic  artist,  J.  C.  Perry:  stage  car- 
penter, J.  Carmer:  bill  poster,  Joe  M.  Abbott;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  R.  Rogers.  News- 
papers :  Courier  (Sat.).  Gazette  (Fri.),  Independent  (Sat.) Hotels:  Denis,  special 

rates,  $1.25;  Lansing,  special  rates.  75c.  to$l. 

FLINT,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Grand  Trunk;  Flint  &  PereMarqnette.  Music  Hall,  H.  A. 
Thayer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1.100:  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  37x60:  number  sets 
scenery,  12:  bill  poster,  H.  A.  Thayer.  Newspapers  :  daily.  Journal ;  weekly,  Globe  (Th.), 
Democrat  (Sat. )  ....  Hotels:  Bryant,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sherman.  Thayer, 
Brotherton,  Dayton,  Mason. 

Fenton  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $60;  license,  tickets;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage.  20x21;  number  sets  scenery,  13. 

FRANKFORT,  1,300.     Temperance  Hall;  no  scenery.    Newspaper:  Express  (Wed.) 

Hotel:  Forrest  Avenue,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
May's  Hall :  no  scenery. 

GRAND  HAVEN,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  W.  Mich.:  Detroit,  Grand  Haven  &  Milwaukee. 
Music  Hall,  J.  A.  Stevenson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §20,  three 
$50,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x40:  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  J,  A. 
Stevenson.  Newspapers:  Courier-Journal  (Sat.),  Herald  (Fri.).  News-Journal  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Cutler,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) :  Kirby,  Andres,  City. 

Cutler  House  Hall:  seating  capacity,  400. 

GRAND  RAPIDS,  45,000.  R.  R.,  Mich.  Central,  G.  R.  &  Indiana:  Detroit,  G.  H.  &  Mil- 
waukee; Michigan  Southern:  Chicago  &  West  Mich.  Powers  Opera  House,  Win.  H. 
Powers,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night  $75.  three  §200;  share  also; 

j  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  33x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  36x29;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  60:  depth  under  stage,  9:  traps,  5; 
number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of  orchestra,  Walter  Miles:  stage  carpenter.  Ed. 
Warrington;  bill  poster,  Geo.  N.  Leonard:  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters, 
Ball  &  Waters.  Newspapers:  daily,  Eagle,  Leader,  Times,  Democrat Hotels:  Mor- 
ton, regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3  (special  also) ;  Sweet  s,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3  (special 
also);  Eagle,  regular  rates;  Rathbun,  regular  rates;  Bridge  Street  House,  regular  rates. 

Redmond's  Grand  Opera  House,  F.  P.  Thayer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental, 
one  night  $75,  three  $175;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  32x60;  height  from  stage  to  grooves. 
18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  32;  full  set  scenery. 

Smith's  Opera  House  (variety),  W.  H.  Smith,  manager. 

Luce's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  900. 

AdelphiHall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

GRASS  LAKE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Mich.  Central.  Town  Hall,  D.  W.  Clark,  manager.  News- 
paper: News  (Th.) 

Union  Hall,  B.  B.  Lamon,  manager. 


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HANCOCK,  7,000.  R.  R.  Marquette,  Houghton  &  Ontonagon;  M.  R.  St.  Patrick  Hall, 
Rich.  Rourke,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800*;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40.  Size 
of  stage,  24x40;  eize  of  proscenium  opening,  15x19^;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12; 
number  sets  scenery,  5;  billposter,  John  Verhoven.  Newspaper:  Mining  Journal  (Tues.). 

Hotels:  Northwestern,  special  .rates,  gl.50;  Lakeview,  regular  rates,   $2  (special 

also). 

Germania  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300.    Size  of  stage,  15x20;  fair  stock  scenery. 

HARTFORD,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  connected  with  Central.  Reynolds'  Opera  House, 
Mrs.  Julia  Reynolds,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600.  Size  of  stage,  44x20;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  11x20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps, 

1;  number  sets  scenery,  5.    Newspaper:  Dayspring  (Fri.) Hotels:  Barrett,  special 

rates,  $1;  Olds,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also). 

HASTINGS,  3,200.    R.  R.,  Mich.  Central.    Union  Hall,  W.  S.  Goodyear  &  Co..  managers; 

seating  capacity,  500.    Newspapers  :    Banner  (Fri.),  Democrat  ^h.),  Journal  (Th.) 

Hotels  :  Hastings,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Newton,  Central. 

HILLSDALE,  4,800.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Underwood's  Opera  House,  Geo.  M. 
Underwood,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  24x24;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  A.  H.  Bolles.  Newspapers: 

Business  (Sat.),  Democrat  (Fri.),  Herald  (Th.),  Leader  (Fri.),  Standard  (Tu.) Hotels: 

Smith's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Bandell,  Mosher. 

Sutton's  Opera  House,  S.  Golloway,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  n'ght  $15, 
three  $39;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  45x16;  number  ssts  scenery,  10. 

HOLLAND,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  West,  Mich.  Lyceum  Opera  House,  C.  L.  Waring, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  20x33;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x18;  height  of  stage  to  grooves,  16; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26;  depth  under  stage,  12;  number  sets  scenery,  5; 
leader  cf  orchestra.  Dr.  D.  McGee;  stage  carpenter,  J.  R.  Kleyn;  bill  poster,  J.  Van 
Den  Berg;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  150;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical 

teamster,  John  Serier.    Newspaper:  News  (Sat.) Hotels:  City,  special  rates,  $1.25; 

Phoenix,  special  rates,  $1. 

HOUGHTON,  2,600.  R.  R.,  Mineral  Range;  Marquette,  Houghton  &  Ont on ?gon.  Miller's 
Hall,  Mr.  H.  Miller,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $32; 
license,  $10.  Size  of  stage,  35x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  T.Daniels.  Newspaper: 
Gazette  (Th.) Hotels  :  Do jglass,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Butterfiekl,  Mil- 
ler's . 

HOWELL,  3,000.    R.  R. ,  Det.,  Lans.  &  Nor.    Howell  Opera  House,  T.  M.  Hunter,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  825;  share  also;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $50;  license,  $2;  share  also.  y 
Size  of  stage,  26x44;  size  of  prosce  rium  opening,  19x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
13;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage,  5J^;  traps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  8;  scenic  artist,  S.  E.  Landis  (Chicago);  stage  carpenter,  R.  T.  Holmes;  bill 
poster,  proprietors;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  250;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  T.  J.  Winegar.  Newspapers  :  Republican  (Th.),  advertising  rates, 
$3  per  column;  Democrat  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  $3  per  column Hotels  :  Na- 
tional, special  rates,  $1.25;  Commercial,  special  rates,  $2. 

Weimeister Hall,  John  Weimeister,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $7. 
Size  of  stage,  16x30. 

HUDSON,  3.150.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Fowle's  Opera  House,  G.  Fowle.  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  60);  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  20x20;  number  sets  scenery,  7; 

bill  posters,  Scheaierhorn  Bros.    Newspapers  :    Gazette  (Fri.),  Post  (Fri.) Hotels  : 

Comstock,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Hudson. 

Union  Hall,  M.  M.  Maxon  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $10 ; 
license,  $2.50. 

IONIA,  5,300.  R.  R.,  Det.,  Lans.  &  Nor.;  Det.,  Grand  Haven  &  Mil.  Armory  Hall. 
Kim  R.  Saith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night,  $30;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  22x40;  number  ssts  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Thos.  Keys. 


196  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


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Newspapers:    daily,    Mail,    Sentinel;    weekly,   National   (Fri.),   Standard  (Fri.) 

Hotels  :  Bailey, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Clarendon,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 
Washington,  Union,  Sherman,  Revere. 

Smith's  Hall;  seating  capacity ,  403. 
Bayard's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  4CO. 

IRON  MOUNTAIN,  3,700.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western.  Marchand  Opera  House,  seating 
capacity,  350;  number  sets  scenery,  5.  Newspaper:  Range  (Sat.) Hotel:  Jeukens. 

ISHPEMING,  8,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.   &  N.  Western;  Marquette,   Houghtou   &  Ontonagon. 

Opera  House,  F.  M.  Notion,  manager;  rent  or  share;  license  $5.    Size  of  stage,  20x36; 

fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspaper:  Iron  Agitator  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Nelson,  Barnum,  Commercial. 
Austin's  Hall,  Chas.  Him,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25; 

license,  $3  to  $5.    Size  of  stage,  25x32;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 
McKay's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 
Nora  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

JACKSON,  23,000.    R.  R.,  M.  C.:  Ft.  Wayne;  G.  R.  V.;  Gr.  Trunk;  L.  S.  &  M.  8.;  Jackson, 

Lansing  &  Saginaw.  Hibbard  Opera  House,  C.  J.  Whitney,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dick-  IT 
son.  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,135;  rental,  one  night  $75,  three  $200, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  32x64;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  32x28;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  3J;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  2; 
number  sets  scenery,  25;  leaders  >of  orchestra,  Ninnis  Bros.;  scenic  artist,  E.  D.  Smith; 
stage  carpenter,  W.  D.  Greg;  bill  poster.  G.  W.  Stevenson;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamsters,  Knapp  &  Sutton.  Newspapers:  daily,  Patriot,  advertising  rates  per  inch, 
50c.;  Citizen,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c.;  Courier,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c.; 
weekly,  Star  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch;  Advertiser  (Sat.),  advertising  rates, 
50c.  per  inch Hotels:  Hibbard,  special  rates,  $2;  Hard,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Commer- 
cial, special  rates,  $1. 

Union  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $90;  license,  $>;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  40x60;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

KALAMAZOO,  16,000.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central;  Grand  Rapids  &  Indiana;  Lake  Shore  & 
Mich.  Southern.  Opera  House,  Jeff  rey  &  Powelson,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,2CO; 
rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  32x60;  size 
of  proscenium  open  ing,  20x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  depth  under  stage,  5; 
traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  14;  leader  of  orchestra,  John  Baker;  scenic  artist,  Wm.  H. 
Powelson;  stage  carpenter,  F.W.  Downey;  bill  poster,  W.R.Solomon;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  2  000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  Boardman.  News- 
papers: daily,  Gazette,  Telegraph;  weekly,  Telegraph  (Tu.),  Gazette  (Fri.),  Herald  (Sun.) 
Hotels:  Burdick,  special  rates,  $2  50;  Kalamazoo,  $2.;  American.  $1.50;  Bnrk's,  $1. 

Academy  of  Music,  B.  A.  Bush,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,250;  rental,  one  night  $75, 
license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  33x32;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  32x32;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  45;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  3: 
number  sets  scenery,  31;  leader  of  orchestra,  G.  B.  Balum;  stage  carpenter,  Joseph 
Bidwell;  bill  poster,  G.  A.  Bush;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per 
sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Boardman  Ruse. 

Union  Hall;  seating  capacity,  630. 

KALKASKA,  1,100.  R.  R.,  Grand  Rapids  &  Ind.  Irving  Hall,  A.  H.  Bleazby,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  200;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three  $15;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  14x23. 

Newspapers:  Kalkaskian  (Fri ),  Leader  (Th.) Hotels:  Exchange,  Manning,  Kiddlo. 

Town  Hall;  no  scenery. 

LANSING,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Grand  Trunk;  Jackson,  Lansing  &  Sa?inaw:  Detroit, 
Lansing  &  Northern;  Like  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern.  Buck's  Opera  House,  Mayton, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $120,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  30x48:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  27x27J^;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  29J^;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  21:  leader  of  orchestra,  Jas.  Richmond;  stage  carpenter,  Jas.  Emerson;  bill 


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poster,  V.  W.  Tooker;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  275;  rates  per  sheet,  3c. ; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Porter  &  Goodrich.  Newspapers:  daily,  Telegram,  advertising 
rates,  yearly  coniract;  News,  yearly  contract;  tri-weekly,  Republican  (Tu.,  Th.  and 
Sat),  yearly  contract;  Journal  tFri.),  yearly  contract;  Sunday  Siftings  (Sat.),  yearly 
contract Hotels:  lansing,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Hudson.  §1.50;  Commercial.  $1. 

Mead's  Hall,  J.  I.  Mead,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800:  rental,  one  night  $10,  ttiree  $18; 
license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  17x44;  number  sets  scenery,  9. 

Hart's  Hall,  A.  N.  Hart,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450. 

LAPEEB,  4.2CO.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Grand  Trunk;  Michigan  Central.  \Vhite's  Opera  Hall,  J. 
Havener,  manager;  seating  capacity,  6CO;  rental,  cne  night  $15:  fair  stock  scene-iy. 

Newspapers:  Clarion,  (Th.),  Democrat.  (Wed.) Hotels:  Abrams',  regular  rates.  $2 

(special  also);  Park,  Marshall,  American,  Donaldson. 
MannaringHall. 

LESLIE,  2,600.  R.  R.,  Mich.  Central.  Union  Hall,  A.  Young  Leslie,  manager  ;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 500;  rental,  one  night  $3  to  $6:  license,  $3  to  $10;  number  sets  scenery,  7.  News- 
paper: Local  (Fri.) Hotel;  Allen,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

LOWELL,  2,000.     R.  R.,  Detroit  &  Grand  Haven.    Music  Hall,  Chandler  Johnson,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $4  to  $10,  three  $15;  share  also;  license.  §1. 
size  of  stage,  16x43;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x20;  depth  under  stage,  4  ;  traps,  1; 
\^  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Frank  Eddy;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Edgar  Morse.    Newspaper:  Journal  (Wed.),  special   contract  Hotels:    Davis, 

special  rates,  $1;  Commercial,  special  rates,  §1;  Travis,  special  rates.  §1. 
Train's  Hall,  J.  C.  Train,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  >lxJ: 
license,  $1  to  $2.    Size  of  stage,  16x-22;  fair  stock  scenery. 

LUDINGTON,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Flint  &  Pere  Marquette.  Opera  House,  Cooper  &  Wells,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $12,  three  $25;  license.  $5.  Size  of  stage 
22x32;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Appeal  (Th.), 
Democrat  (Sat.),  Record  (Th.) Hotels:  Elliot^,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Mar- 
shall, Clinton. 

MACKINAC  ISLAND,  800.  R.  R.,  Mich.  Central ;  Grand  Rapids  &  Indiana.  Fenton's  Hall, 
C.  B.  Fenton,  manager;  f  eating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license.  $•?. 
Size  of  stage,  16x26;  size  of  proscenium  opening  10x10:  depth  under  stage,  3;  number 
sets  ecenery,  4;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  Perault;  theatrical  teamster,  Thomas  Chambers. 

Hotels:  Astor,  special  rates  $1.50;  Mackinac,  special  rates,  $1.."0. 

Truscott's  Opera  House,  George  Truscott,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one 
night  $12;  license,  $1.50.  Size  of  stage,  14x24. 

MACKINAW,  1,120.    R.  R.,  Grand  Rapids  &  Ind.;  Michigan  Central.    Fenton  Hal:;  rental, 

one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  16x20 Hotels:  Astor,  St.  Cloud, 

Mission. 

MANCHESTER,  2,600.    R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  South.    Goodyears'  Hall,  Goodrich 
Conklin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800:  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $22;  license,  SI  to 
!  ,       $2.    Size  of  stage,  20x35:  full  stock  scenery;    bill  poster,  Joe  Goodyear.    Newspaper  : 
Enterprise  (Th.) Hotel :  Goodyear,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MANISTEE,  12.0CO.  R.  R.,  Flint  &  Pere  Marquette.  Scandinavian  Hall,  P.  J.  Miller,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity.  850;  rental,  one  n'ght  $20,  three  $50;  share  also;  license.  $3.  Size 
of  stage,  24x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves.  12; 
^S  height  from  stage  to  rigging  roft,  24;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 
8:  leader  of  orchestra,  Charles  Gerloch;  bill  poster,  E.  M.  Washburne;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  450;  rates  per  sheet,  3c. :  theatrical  teamster,  Henry  Rademaker. 
Newspapers:  Times  (Th.),  Democrat  (Tn.),  Advocate  (Sat ),  Standard  (Sat ):  advertising 

rates  $1  per  "4  column Hotels:    Dunham,  Metropolitan,   Exchange,  regular  rates, 

§2  (special  also). 

Temperance  Hall,  C.  D.  Gardiner,  manager;  seating  capacity.  600:  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $37.50;  license,  $4.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

MARQUETTE,  7,000.  R.R.,  Detroit,  Mackinaw  &  Marqnette;  Marquette.  Houghton  &  On- 
tonagon.  Red  Ribbon  Hall,  W.  A.  Burt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one 


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night  $10  to  $12,  three  $30;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  14x24 ;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill 

posters,  West  &  Co.    Newspaper:  Morning  Journal  (Sat.) Hotels:  North  .Western, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Cozzen. 

Coles  Hall,  W.  A.  Burt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10.    Size  of 

stage,  16x20;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 
Opera  House,  P.  M.  Everett,  manager. 
Mather's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

MARSHALL,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central;  Michigan  &  Ohio.  Eagle  Opera  House, 
Thomas  Mearns,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000:  rental,  one  night  $2,  three  $4;  license! 
$3.  Size  of  stage,  25x35;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  John  H.  Beau.  Newspapers: 

daily,  Chronicle;  weekly,  Expounder  (Th.);  Statesman  (Fri.) Hotels:  Tremont, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Tontine,  Ford's. 

Academy  of  Music;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Wagner  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  400. 

MASON,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Mich  Central;  J.  L  &  Saginaw Branch.    Rayner  Opera  House,  Chas. 

J.  Rayner,  manager;   seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night  $25;  share  also;  license,        i  / 
$1.25  to  $5.     Size  of    stage,  30x44;  depth  under  stage,  8;  number  sets  scenery,  18;       * 
leader  of  orchestra,  F.  Fragel;   stage  carpenter,   E.  Rob;  bill  poster,  C.  J.   Rayner; 

theatrical  teamster,  S.  H.  Worden.     Newspapers:  News  (Th.),  Democrat  (Th.) .' 

Hotel:  Donnelly,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

MAYFIELD,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Grand  Rapids  &  Ind.  School  Hall,  H.  Stevens,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  500 . 

MENOMINEE,  2,100.  R.R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Milwaukee  &  Northern.  Forvilly  Hall, 
seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25.  Size  of  stage,  18x25;  number 

sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  W.  J.  Hall.    Newspaper:  Herald  (Th.)    Hotel:  Kirby, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Centennial  Hall,  S.  M.  Stevenson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $10; 
license,  $4.  Size  of  stage,  12x14;  number  sets  scenery,  4. 

MIDDLEVILLE,  1,100.    R.  R  ,  Mich.  Central.    Red  Ribbon  Hall,  E.  D.  Sprague,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  500.    Newspaper:   Republican  (Th.) Hotels:   Johnson,    Dibble, 

Millville. 
Leonard's  Hall,  P.  Leonard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500. 

MIDLAND,  2,200.    Flint  &  Pere    Marquette.    Opera  House,  Clay  &  Buckley,  managers 

(East  Saginaw).    Newspapers:    Republican  (Th.),  Sun  (Th.) Hotels:   Sherwood, 

regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  St.  James,  Exchange. 

MILFORD,  1.800.    R.  R.,  Flint  &  Pere  Marquette.    Ferguson's  Opera  House,  J.  J.  Buford, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three  $18;  license,  $1.50.    Size  of       IS 
stage,  20x34;   height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  10; 
depth  under  stage,   3;  traps,   1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  W.  J.   Buford. 

Newspapers:    Times   (Fri.),    Review  (Th.)' Hotels:   Central,    special   rates,  $1.50; 

Milford,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

MONROE,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central;  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern.  Opera  Hall, 
J.  K.  Wilder,manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $50,  license, 
included.  Size  of  stage,  45x14;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  Newspapers:  Commercial  (Fri.), 

Democrat  (Th . ),  Index  (Wed.) Hotels:  Park,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Stoug's, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

City  Hall,  George  W.  Bowlsly,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450:  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $35;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x30;  fair  stock  scenery. 

Kremer's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Beauban;  seating  capacity,  600. 

MONTAGUE,  5,200.    R.  R.,  Chic.  &  West.  Mich.    Opera  House,  Burrows  &  Jones,  mana-      ., 
gers;   seating  capacity.  750;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $50;  share  also.     Size  of  stage,      Y 
27x50;  number  gets  tcenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspaper:  Lumberman  (Sat.), 
Hotels:  Franklin,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Montague. 


200  HARRY  MINERS  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

MOUNT  PLEASANT,  2.500.  R.  R.,  Flint  &  Pere  Marquette;  Toledo,  Ann  Arbor  &  North- 
ern. Mount  Pleasant  Opera  House,  D.  Scott  Partridge,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500; 
rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x40;  size 
of  proscenium  opening,  28x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  40;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  D.  Woodworth : 
scenic  artist,  A  Walthen  &  Son;  stage  carpenter,  W.  R.  Humphrey;  bill  poster,  Charles 
D.  Smith;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Wm.  Woodbury.  Newspaper :  Enterprise  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line. 
Hotel:  Bennett,  special  rates,  $1  to  §1.25. 

MUSKEGON,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  West  Michigan.  Opera  House,  Fred.  N.  Reynolds, 
manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,030;  rental, 
onefnight  $60,  three  $150,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  38x63;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  30x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16: 
£,  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  14  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  E.  Aubrie: 
stage  carpenter,  Gilbert  Forbes;  bill  posters,  Reynolds  &  Leonard;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  400;  rates  per  sheet,  3c. ;  theatrical  teamster.  L.  B.  Morse.  Newspapers: 
daily,  Chronicle,  advertising  rates,  §5  for  >4  col.:  News,  $5  for  J4  col.;  Journal,  $5  for  J4 

col Hotels:    Occidental,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2:    Arlington,  special  rates,  $1.25  to 

$1.50;  American,  spec'al  rates,  +1. 

Rifenberg  Hall,  Joseph  Ireland,  manager;    seating  capacity,  450;   rental,  one  night  §15. 

three  $10:  license,  $3.    S'ze  of  stage.  16x20;  number  sets  scenery,  7. 
Mason  Hall;  seating  capacity,  650;  fair  stock  scenery. 

NASHVILLE,  1,600.    R  R..  Mich.  Central.    Opera  House,  E.  Chipman,  manager;    seating 

capacity,  500:  bill  poster.  Opera  House.    Newspaper:  News  (Sat.) Hotels:  Wolcott, 

Nashville. 

NEGAUNEE,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  N.  W.;  Marquette  &  Western;  M.  H.  &  O. 
McDonald's  Opera  Hall,  D.  McDonald,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $35;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  18x42;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x22: 
i/  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  13;  depth  under  stage,  3%;  number  sets  scenery.  5; 
leader  of  orchestra,  John  Stecker;  stage  carpenter,  L.  Gilmet;  bill  poster,  C.  S.  Barnes: 
theatrical  teamster,  Snass.  Newspapers:  daily,  Marquette  Journal,  weekly,  Herald  (Th.) 

Hotel:  Breitung,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Winter's  Opera  House.  Wheelock  &  Winters,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one 
night  $20,  three  $45.    Size  of  stage,  18x20:  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

NILES,  6,000.    R.  R.,  Wabash  &  Michigan  Central.    Peak  Hall,  Brown  &  Marston,  mana- 
gers; seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  §20,  three  $50:  license,  $2;  share  also. 
*/  Size  of  stage,  16x30;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  posters.  Brown  &  Marston.     News- 
papers :  Democrat  (Sat.),  Mirror  (Wed.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels:  Pike's,   regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Clifton,  Reading,  Bond. 
Kellog's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700 

NORWAY,  3,200.  R.  R.  Chic.  &  N.  Western.  O'Callaghan's  Opera  House;  seating  capa- 
city, 450;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:.  Chronicle  (Sat.) Hotel:  Caldwell. 

OTSEGO,  1,600.  R.  R  ,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Edsell's  Opera  House,  Edsell  &  Travis, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $1;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  20x50;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  p3ster,  Geo.  H.  Woodward.  Newspaper: 
Union  (Fri.) Hotels:  Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Commercial.  Lutkin. 

OVID.  1,550.    R.  R.,  Detroit,  Grand  Haven  &  Milwaukee.    Marvin's  Opera  House;  seating 

capacity,  650.  Newspapers:  Union  (Fri.),  Register  (Fri.) Hotel:  Retan,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also). 
New  Opera  House. 

OWOS SO,  3,200.    R.R.,  Detroit,  Grand  Haven  &  Mil.;    Mich.  Central.     Salisbury's  Hall; 

seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $1  and  tickets.    Size  of  stage,  12x15; 

I/    fair  stock  scenery;    bill  poster,  Chas.  Chipman.      Newspapers:    News  (Sat.),    Press 

(Wed.),  Times  (Fri.) Hotels:  National,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  Exchange. 

Gould's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,   one  night  $10;  license,  tickets;  fair  stock 
scenery. 


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OXFORD,  1,300.  R.  R.,  Mich.  Central  ;  Poatiac,  Oxford  &  Port  Austin.  Oakland  Hall. 
John  Rymau,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  bill  poster,  J.  W.  Cannon.  Newspaper  : 
Globe  (Sat.) Hotels  :  Stanton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Commercial. 

PARMA,  1,100.  R.  R  ,  Michigan  Central.  Aldrich  Hal  ,  O.  Gillett;  seating  capacity,  500. 
Hotel  :  Cooley. 

PAW  PAW,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Paw  Paw.  Opera  House,  G.  W.  Longwell,  manager  ;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 400.  Newspapers:  Free  Press  and  Courier  (Wed.),  Herald  (Fri.),  True  Northerner 

(Th.) Hotels  :  Dyckman,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Clifton. 

Town  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  300. 

PONTIAC,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Pontiac  &  Port  Austin  ;    Detroit,  G.  H.  &  Milwaukee  ;     Michigan 

Air  Line  Div.  of  Grand  Trunk.  Clinton  Hall,  0.  B.  Pittman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  ^ 
700:  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50  ;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  45x40  ;  size  of  proscen- 
ium opening,  18x32  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
28  ;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  10  ;  scenic  artist,  Dell  Douglas; 
bill  poster,  W.  C.  Ellwood  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500  ;  rates  per  sheet, 
4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  N.  E.  Dennell.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Fri.),  Bill  Poster  (Wed.) 

Hotels:    Hodge's,  special  rates,  $1  ;    Northern,    special   rates,    $1;    Waverly, 

special  rates,  $1. 

Washington  Hall  ;   seating  capacity,  500  ;    rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $15.     Size  of  stage, 
24x30  ;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

PORT  HURON,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  Port  Huron  &  Northwestern.  City  Opera 
House.  Clay  &  Buckley,  managers ;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $40, 
three  $90;  license,  yearly;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  33x30  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  r 
30x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth 
under  stage,  8;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  Wood; 
scenic  artist,  Walthen;  stage  carpenter,  Berry;  bill  poster,  Clay  &  Buckley;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  2,030;  theatrical  teamster,  Geering.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Times,  Telegram;*  weekly,    Commercial   (Sun.),   Tribune    (Sun.) Hotel:  Huron, 

special  rates,  $1.75  to  $2;  Whiting,  special  rates,  $1.75  to  $2. 

Harrier's  Opera  House:  seating  capacity,  BOO. 

Harrington's  Opera  House;  seating  capacity.  80 J. 

PORTLAND,  2,700.  R.  R,  Detroit,  Lansing  &  Northern.  Portland  Opera  House,  G.  W. 
Porter,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $16,  three  $40;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x22;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  bill  poster,  George  W. 

Seymour:    Newspapers:  Courier  (Fri.),  Observer  (Wed.) Hotels:  Welsh,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  National. 

QU1NESEC,  3,100.  R.  R  ,  Chic.  &  Northwestern.  Buel  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  500; 
full  set  scenery Hotel :  Quinesec. 

REED  CITY,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Flint  &  Pere  Marquette;  Grand  Rapids  &  Indiana.    Higbe's 

Opera  House,  W.  A.  Higbe,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;   rental,  share  only;  license          f/ 
yearly.    Size  of  stage,  22x43;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  width,  22;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  12;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  Q.  C.  Hoyt ;  bill  posters, 
W.  A.  Higbe;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  90;  rates  per  sheet,  3^c  ;  theatrical 

teamster,  James  Welsh.    Newspapers:  Clarion   (Th.),  News  (Sat.),  People  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Oaks,  special  rates,  $1.25;  National,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

ROCHESTER,  1,300.    R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  Mich.  Cent,    Town  Hall,  T.  Dahlman,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  200.    Newspapers :  Era  (Th.),  Sun  (Th.) Lambertson,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also). 
Newbnrg  Hall;  James  Newburg,  manager;  seating  capacity,  200. 

SAGINAW,   17,000.     R.  R.,  Mich.  Cent  ;  Detroit  &  Bay  City;  F.    &  P.  M.;  Sag.  Valley  & 

St.  Louis.    Teutonic  Opera  Houee,  President  of  the  Teutonic  Opera  House  Co.,  manager;       fr 
seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license  included;  share  also.    Size 
of  stage,  34x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  22x24  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14J^: 
height  from  s.age  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 
14;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Julius  Reiss;  scenic  artist  and  stage  carpenter,  Alb.  Fuchs; 


202  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


THE    BURLINGTON    ROUTE, 

C.  B.  &  Q,  R.  R,., 

IS    THE    ONLY    LINE    EXTENDING    FROM 

CHICAGO,     PEORIA     AND    ST.     LOUIS 
DIRECT    TO    DENVER. 


It  is  the  only  line  traversing  all  the  six  great  States  of  ILLINOIS,  IOWA,  MISSOURI. 
KANSAS,  NEBRASKA  and  COLORADO,  with  branch  lines  to  their  important  cities  and 
towns.    It  is  the  only  line  running  every  day  in  the  year  through  trains  between 
CHICAGO  AND  DENVER,  PEORIA  AND  COUNCIL  BLUFFS. 

CHICAGO  AND  KANSAS  CITY,  PEORIA  AND  KANSAS   CITY, 

CHICAGO  AND  OMAHA,  PEORIA  AND  ST.  LOUIS, 

CHICAGO  AND   ST    LOUIS,  ST.  LOUIS  AND  OMAHA. 

KANSAS  CITY  AND  DENVER,  ST.  LOUIS  AND  ST.  PAUL. 

KANSAS  CITY  AND  ST.   PAUL, 

Direct  connection  made  in  Grand  Union  Depots  at  its  several  termini  for  all  points  in  the 
United  States  and  Canada. 

Special  Inducements  Offered  Theatrical  Companies 
by  this  Line, 

For  tickets  and  rates  via  or  general  informalion  regarding  the  "Burlington  Eoute  '' 
call  on  any  ticket  agent,  or  address 

JNO.  Q.  A.  BEAN,  Gen'l  Eastern  Agent,  306  Washington  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 
W.  C.  LOCHBRTY,  Passenger  Agent.  317  Broadway,  New  York. 

PERCEVAL  LOWELL,  Gen'l  Passenger  Agent,  Chicago. 

NEW    CAPITAL    THEATRE,  Little  Rock,  Ark. 

Only  house  in  the  city  on  the  ground  floor.  Seating  capacity  1,000.  Seated  withholding 
chairs.  Full  and  complete  sets  of  scenery.  Have  piano  in  house.  Will  rent  on  share  witE 
first-class  attractions  only.  House  licensed. 

Note  the  standing  of  citizens  indorsing  my  house.    The  list  could  be  swelled  to  THOU- 

3AKD8. 

LITTLB  ROCK,  ABK. — We,  the  undersigned,  being  acquainted  with  the  New  Capital  The- 
atre, do  most  cheerfully  recommend  the  same  as  a  new,  commodious,  neat  and  perfectly 
safe  building,  constructed  especially  for  and  well  adapted  to  theatrical  purposes  The  audi- 
torium is  on  the  ground  floor,  and  modes  of  egress  and  ingress  fully  ample.  It  is  centrally 
located  and  should  command  the  attention  of  all  first-class  troupes. 
Frederick  Kramer,  Mayor.  E.  Urqhart,  L.  R.  Oil  &  Cot.  Com.  Co. 

Gazette  Printing  Co.  R.  A.  Edgerton.  P.  M. 

Mitchell  &  Bettis,  L.  R.  Democrat.  Logan  H.  Roots,  Pres.  Mer  Nat.  Bank. 

Parker  &  Worthen,  Bankers.  Ralph  Goodrich,  Clerk  U.  8.  Court. 

Martin  &  Thompson,  Brokers.  C.  C.  Waters,  United  States  Attorney. 

John  D.  Adams,  Pres.  State  Fair  Ass.  Rev.  J.  H.  Hamilton. 

Frank  Botsf  ord,  Chief  of  Police,  and  others. 

G.  H.  HYDE.  Manager. 

WM.  E.  WHITE, 

General     Amusement     Manager. 

Proprietor  and  Manager  SANS  SOUCI  GARDEN.  Providence,  R.  I  :  Manager  PROV- 
IDENCE ROLLER  SKATING  RINK:  Manager  BIGELOW  GARDEN,  Worcester.  MUSS.: 
Proprietor  and  Manager  FRONT  STREET  SKATING  RINK  and  SUMMER  GARDEN. 
Holyoke.  Mass.:  Sharing  Manager  MUSIC  HALL  Providence.  R.  I.,  and  NEW  ENGLAND 
CIRCUIT:  Manager  WHITE'S  CELEBRATED  MILITARY  BAND  AND  ORCHESTRA. 
WHITE'S  NEW  ENGLAND  CONCERT  COMPANY;  Aeent  DRAMATIC  HALL.  Provi- 
dence, R.  L,  and  WHITE'S  MUSICAL  AND  DRAMATIC  AGENCY. 

Permanent  address : 

SANS    SOUCI    GARDEN,    Providence,  R.  I. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Michigan.  208 

billposter,  Edward  Laidley;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  5,600;  rates  per  sheet  3c. 
to  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Jerry  Martin.  Newspapers:  daily,  Times,  advertising  rates 
per  inch,  40c.;  Sentinel,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  40c.;  weekly,  Valley  News  (Tu.),  ad- 
vertising rates,  special  contract;  Saginawian  (Tu.) Hotels:  Bauman,  special  rates, 

$1.25;  Kirby,  special  rates,  $1;  Crowley,  special  rates,  $1. 

Temperance  Hall,  E.  St.  John,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $18, 
three  $40;  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  33x44;  number  sets  scenery,  16. 

Eola  Hall ;  seating  cacapacity,  800. 

ST.  CHARLES,  1,000.    R,  R.,  Michigan  Central.    Knights  of  Honor  Hall,  W.  W.  Eddy, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  500.     Newspaper:  Independent  (Th.) Hotels:  Symes, 

St.  Charles,  Union. 

ST.  CLAIR,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central.  Town  Hal!.  Newspaper:  Republican  (Th. 
Hotels:  St.  James,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Oakland. 

ST.  IGNACE,  3,500.    R.  R.,  Detroit,  Mackinaw   &  Marquette;    Michigan  Central;    Grand  ^ 

Rapids   &  Indiana.    Music  Hall,   William  J.   Brown  ;  seating  capacity,  600 ;    rental,         ^ 
one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  22x20.     Newspapers  :  semi- weekly, 

News  (Tu.  and  Fri.) ;  weekly,  Free  Press  (Sat.) Hotels:    Bay  View,  special  rates, 

$1.50;  Everett,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Globe,  special  rates,  $1. 

ST.  JOE,  3,809.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  West  Mich.  Martin's  Academy  of  Music,  J.  F.  Martin, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x 
25;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  24x25  ;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2  ;  number  seta 
scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  B.  Frank  Green;  bill  poster,  O.  D.  Jacobs  ;  theatrical 
teamster,  Geo.  Reily.  Newspapers:  Republican  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line; 

Traveler  (Sat.) Hotels:  Lake  View,  special  rates,  $1;  Park,  special  rates,  $2;  Clifton, 

special  rates,  $1. 

ST.  JOHNS,  2,609,  R.  R.,  Detroit,  Grand  Haven  &  Milwaukee.  Brown's  Opera  Hall,  D. 
R.  Brown,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $1P,  three  $25;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  20x35;  number  sets  scenery,  8.  .Newspapers:  Independent  (Th.),  Repub- 
lican (Th.) Hotels:  Perrin,  regular  rates,  $2,  special  also;  St.  Johns,  Gibbs,  Walker 

Street. 

ST.  LOUIS,  3,100.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Saginaw  &  Canada;  Saginaw  Valley  &  St.  Louis.    Mar-  ^/ 
tin's  Opera  House,  H.  M.  Martin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,        *^ 
three   $30;  license,   $2;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  24x40;  fair  stock  scenery.    News- 
papers: Democrat,  (Th.),  Herald  (Fri ),  Leader  (Wed  ) Hotels:  Commercial,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Harrington,  Wessel. 

Holcomb  Opera  House,  F.  C.  Seymour,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  share  only.  Size 
of  stage,  30x66;  bill  poster,  Opera  House. 

SOUTH  HAVEN,  2,700.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central.  Leigh  ton's  Opera  Hall,  L.  A.  Leighton, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $20;  share  also;  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  35x36;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Jo;eph  Lynn.  Newspapers: 

Messenger  (Fri.),  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotels:  Pacific,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Dyckman. 

ST  ANTON,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Detroit,  Lansing  &  Northern.  Turner's  Opera  House,  Albrecht  & 
Andrews,  managers;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  or  share;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage, 
18x44;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  billposter,  John  Hartman.  Newspapers:  Clipper  (Fri.), 
Herald  (Sat.) Hotels:  Bailey,  Stanton. 

iSTURGIS,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Grand  Rapids  &  Indiana;   Lake  Shore  &   Michigan  Southern. 

Union  Hall,  F.  W.  Watt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  5rO;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three      jr 
$21;  license,  $2;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  15x£0;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster, 

Geo.  W.  Pearsall.    Newspapers:    Journal  (Th.),  Democrat  (Wed.) Hotel:    Elliott, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

TECUMSEH,  2500.  R.  R.,  Michigan  &  Ohio;  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  Southern.  Opera 
House,  Will  Sutton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50. 
Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x25;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  15;  depth  under  stage,  8;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  scenic  artist,  S.  Wheeler;  stage 


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carpenter,  Wm.  Jordan;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Jordan;  rates  per  sheet,  3c;  theatrical  team- 
ster. Chapman.    Newspaper:   Herald  (Th.) Hotel:   Lilly,  legular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

TEKONSHA,  1,100.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central.  Opeia  House:  seating  cjpacity,  1,000; 
rental,  one  night  §25.  Size  of  stage,  25x50:  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Jordan. 
Newspapers:  News  (Sat.)  — Hotels:  Air  Line,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also); 
Merchants1. 

Batt  s  Hall,  L.  D.  Batt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  §3  to  $5,  three 
$8;  license,  $1  to  §5.  Size  of  stage,  20x24;  no  scenery. 

THREE  RIYERS,  3,200.  R  R.,  Mich.  Central;  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern.  Kelsey's 
Hall:  seating  capacity,  5?0;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  81  to  $3.  Size  of  stage,  16x20; 

no  scenery.    Newspapers:    Herald  (Fri.),  Reporter  (Sat.),  Tribune  (Fri.) Hotels: 

Three  Rivers,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central,  Hatch. 

TRAVERSE  CITY,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Grand  Rapids  &  Indiana.  Library  Hall,  T.  W.  Brown, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  §26;  license,  §2.  Size  of 

stage,  15x30:  no  scenery.    Newspapers:    Herald  (Th.),  Eagle  (Fri.)  Hotels:  Park, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Front  Street,  Bandman,  Occidental,  Bay. 

UNION  CITY,  2,100.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central.  Union  City  Opera  House,  J.  H.  Gulliford, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  share  only;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage, 
36x30:  number  sets  scenery,  15;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly. 

Herald;  weekly,  Register  (.Sat.) Hotels:  Paddock,  special  rates,  §1.25;  Commercial, 

special  rates,  $1;  Union  City,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

VAS3AR,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Mich.  Central;  Port  Huron  &  North  Western.  Miller's  Opera 
House.  H.  A  Miiler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30; 
license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage.  16x24;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  George 

H.Maxwell.    Newspapers:  Times  (Th.),  Pioneer  (Th.) Hotels:  Jewell,  regular  rates 

$2  (special  also);  Central,  American. 

WHITEHALL,  5,600.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  West  Michigan.  Ri.ggles'  Opera  House,  E.  M. 
Ruggles,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75;  .<harealso: 

size  of  stage,  30x52;    billposter,  L.  ;C.  Brown.    Newspaper:   Forum  (Th) Hotels: 

Mears',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  European. 

YPSILANTI,  6,000  R.  R,,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern:  Michigan  Central.  Yypsilanti 
Opera  House,  H.  M.  Curtis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  §50;  share 
also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  32x48;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House. 
Newspapers:  Commercial  (Sat.),  Sentinel  (Wed.),  Ypsilantiau  (Fri.) Hotels:  Euro- 
pean, Hawkins,  Lewis,  Barton. 

Lightguard  Hall,  S.  J.Vail,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35. 
Size  of  stage,  22x28;  full  set  scenery. 

Hewitt:  seating  capacity,  500. 

Seminary:  seating  capacity,  500. 


MINNESOTA. 

ALBERT  LEA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Bur.,  Cedar  Rapids  &  Northern  ;  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St. 
Paul  :  Minneapolis  &  St.  Louis.  Hall  Opera  House,  Ansoii  Peckt  manager  :  bill 
poster,  Heman  Blackman.  Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Fri.),  Standard  (Tn.),  Poster  (Fri.) 

Hotels  :    Hall,  Lake,  Webber. 

Court  House  Hall,  T.  J.  Sheehan,  manager  ;    seating  capacity,  450  :    rental,  one  night  $10, 
three  $20;  license,  $3  to  $10.    Size  of  stage,  12x24;  no  scenery. 

ALEXANDRIA,  2,000.    R.  R.,  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis  &  Manitoba.     Cowing's  Opera  House, 

/     T.  F.  Cowing,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500  :  rental,  one  night  $15.  three  $30,    license 

included.    Size  of  stage,  26x28  ;  size  of  prosceninm,  12x17  ;   height  from  stage  to  rigging 

loft,  16  5   depth  under  stage,  3J£  ;   traps,  2  ;    number  sets  scenery,  3  ;    bill  poster,  Thos. 


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Costillo  ;    theatrical  teamster,  Frank  Kent.     Newspapers:  Post  (Fri.),  advertising  rates, 

5c.  per  line  ;   News  (Th  ),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line Hotel:    Letson's,  special 

rates,  $2. 

ANOKA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis  &  Manitoba.  Waehburne  Opera  House. 
Newspapers:  Union  (Th.),  Herald  (Fri.) Hotel:  Merchants'. 

AUSTIN,  2,400.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Jones  &  Walsh's  Hall,  John  Walsh,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20;  license,  $2  50;  no  scenery;  bill  poster, 

Wm.   Witharn.    Newspapers:  Transcript  (Wed),  Register  (Th.) Hotels:  Railway, 

Flick,  Mansfield. 

BIRD  ISLAND,  850.  R.  R  ,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Exhibition  Hall,  M.  Donohue,  man- 
ager ;  seating  capacity,  500.  Newspaper  :  Union  (Th.) 

BRAINERD,  12,000.    R.  R..  Northern  Pacific.    Sleeper  Opera  House,  C.  B.  Sleeper,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $50,   three  $120.    Size  of  stage,  30x45; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,        V 
10;  traps;  2;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  W.  M.  Dresskell;  bill 

poster,  J.  A.  Bixby.    Newspapers:  Tribune  (Sat.),  Dispatch  (Fri.)  Journal  (Wed.) 

Hotels  :    Villard,  special  rates,  $2;  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

CALEDONIA,  1,100  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Court  House,  Walter  Goergen,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  350.  Newspapers:  Argus  (Th.),  Journal  (Wed.) Hotel:  Barnes. 

CARVER  1,250.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Minneapolis  &  St.  Louis.    Turn  Hall,  C.  A. 

Blomquist,  manager;    seating  capacity,  100.    Newspapers:    Free  Press  (Th.) 

Hotel:  Planters'. 

CHASKA,  1,550.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Minneapolis  &  St.  Louis.    Concordia  Hall, 

Peter  Iltis,   manager:    seating  capacity,  500.    Newspapers:    Herald   (Th.) Hotel: 

Merchants' . 

CHATFIELD,  1,500.  Chic.  &  Northwestern.  Lovell's  Hall,  R.  B.  Lovell,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $3,  one  week  $12.  Size  of  stage,  14x25;  size  of  proscen- 
ium opening,  10x14;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  depth  under  stage,  2J^;  number 
sets  scenery,  1;  leader  of  orchestra,  H.  D.  Jones;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  D.  Jones.  News- 
paper: Democrat  (Sat.)  Hotel:  Medary,  special  rates,  $1;  Eureka,  special 

rates,  50c. 

CROOKSTON,  5,OCO.  R.  R.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Manitoba.  Erresion's  Hall,  M.  Erresson, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage  16x18; 
number  sets  scenery,  2.  Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Tu  ),  Journal  (Th.) Hotels:  Lin- 
ton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Commercial. 

DETROIT,  600.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.  Opera  House,  Carson  &  Peters,  managers;  seat- 
ing capacity,  450;  no  license;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Record  (Sat.) Hotel: 

Lakeside. 

DULUTH,  18,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Paul  &  Duluth;  Northern  Pacific;  C.,  St.  P.:  M.  &  0.  Grand 
Opera  House,  Munger  &  Markell,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,COO  (actual  count);  rental, 
one  night  $00;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  35x52;  size  of  proscenium  ./ 
opening,  height,  32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
32;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  scenic  artist, 
W.  Van  Wart  Davids;  stage  carpenter,  Harry  G.  Carter;  bill  poster,  Opera  House; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  4  stands;  3c.  sheet;  theatrical  teamsters,  O'Brien 
&  Knowlton.  Newspapers:  daily  Tribune,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract:  Herald, 

advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  News  (Th.) Hotels:  St.  Louis,  Bay  View, 

Merchants',  Clark. 

Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  750. 

Dramatic  Temple;  seating  capacity,  850. 

Turner's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  300. 
FAIRV  OUNT,  1,100.    R    R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    Albion  Hall,  P.  Wallaston,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  300.    Newspaper:  Sentinel  (Fri.) Hotel:  Occidental,  regular  rates, 

$2 (special  also"). 


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FARIBAULT,  7,100.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Hill's  Opera  House,  A.  L.  Hill,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  nighi  $15,  three  $49;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage, 

/       20x30;  number    sets    scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  A.  B.  Shipley.    Newspapers:   Democrat 
(Fri.);   Republican    (Wed.). .'. . . .Hotels:    Brunswick,  regular   rates,    $2.50;    Arlington, 
regular  rates,  §2;  Barren. 
Kyllo's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

FARMINGTON,  1,100.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    Music  Hall,  C.  M.  Pittmau,  manager; 

seating   capacity,   400;    fair   stock   scenery.       Newspaper:    Journal    (Th.) Hotel: 

Wiskern. 

FERGUS  FALLS,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific;  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis  &  Manitoba.  Sund- 
hal's  Opera  House,  J.  F.  Johnson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $35;  license,  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x20;  number  sets  of  scenery,  4; 
bill  poster,  Weatherstone.  Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  Telegram,  Sunday  Morning. 

Hotels:  Occidental,  regular  rates,  $2:  Bell's. 

Theatre  Comique;  seating  capacity,  350. 

GLENCOE,  2,100.  R.  R., Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Court  House  Hall,  C.B.  Lincoln,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  350.  Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Wed.),  Register  (Th.) Hotels:  Mer- 
chants', regular  rates,  $2. 

HASTINGS,  4,000.  R.  R,  Chic. ,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Music  Hall,  J.  B.  Lambert,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  5:  bill 
poster,  Geo.  H.  Hespeth.  Newspapers:  daily,  News  ;  weekly,  Gazette  (Sat.),  New  Era 

(Tu.),  Union  (Fri.)  Hotels:  Foster,  regular  rates,  $2;  Tremont,  St.  Joe. 

Teutonic  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

HOKAH,  1,250.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St  Paul.  Town  Hall,  W.  H.  Webber,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  500.  Newspaper:  Chief  (Th.) Hotel:  Union,  regular  rates,  $2. 

HOUSTON,  530.  R.  R.,  Chic.  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Town  Hall,  Fields  &  Briggs,  managers; 
seating  capacity, 390.  Newspaper:  Signal  (Th.) Hotel:  Cottrell. 

KASSON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic  &  North  Western.  Coolidge  Hall,  Lyman  Gerould,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  5'.0;  rental,  one  night  $10  to  $12,  three  $15  to  $20;  license,  $1.50  to 
$2.50.  Size  of  stage,  16x42;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Allen  Sharer.  News- 
papers: Republican  (Th,),  Vindicator  (Tu.) Hotels:  Walker's,  regular  rates,  $-2.00; 

American,  Hanley. 

LAKE  CITY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Academy  of  Music,  R.  Han- 
ische,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $18,  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  20x48;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  John  Danelsen.  Newspapers : 
Graphic  (Th.),  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotel :  Merchants',  regular  rates,  $2. 

LANESBORO,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Kevin's  Hall,  E.  Kevin, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $2  to  $5.  Size  of  stage, 
12x25;  no  scenery.  Newspaper:  Journal  (Fri.) Hotel:  Lanesboro,  regular  rates,  $2. 

LITCHFIELD,  1,350.  R.  R.,  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis  &  Manitoba.  TownHall.  Newspapers: 
Independent  (Tu  ),  News-Ledger  (Th.) Hotel :  Howard,  regular  rates,  $2. 

MANKATO, 7,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western;  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul :  Chi- 
cago, St.  Paul,  Minn.;  Omaha.  Union  Hall.  H.  Himmelman,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
525;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $40.  Size  of  stage,  20x42;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill 
poster,  George  Zenipolski.  Newspapers:  Free  Press  (Fri.),  Public  Spirit  (Th),  Review 

(Tn.) Hotels:  Clifton,  regular  rates,  $2.50;  Merchants',  regular  rates,  $2;  Mankato, 

City. 

MINNEAPOLIS,  100,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St  Paul;  Minn.  &  St.  Louis: 
Minn.,  L'y  &Minn.;  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Man.  Grand  Opera  House,  J.  Conklin,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,4CO;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  50x34;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  63;  depth  under  stage,  12;  full  stock  scenery;  bill 
poster,  M.  Breslaner;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  5,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.:  the- 
atrical teamster,  Matterson.  Newspapers;  daily,  Gazette,  advertising  rates,  per  inch, 


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§1;  Journal,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1.5C;  weekly,  Gazette  (Sun.),  advertising  rates 

per  inch,  $1.25 Hotels:  Nicolett,  special  rates,  $3;  St.  James,  special  rates,  $1.25  to 

$1.50;  Clark,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $1.75. 

Brown's  Theatre  Comiqne,  W.  W.  Brown,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one 
night  40  per  cent.,  three  35  per  cent.,  liceuse  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x20;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  22x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15  ;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  22;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof. 
Frank  Powel;  scenic  artist,  Pete  Clausen;  stage  carpenter.  James  Smith;  billposter. 
M.  Breslauer;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  5.000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical 
teamster.  Theatre  Comiqne. 

Pence  Opera  House,  George  Wood,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  full  set  scenery. 

Academy  of  Music;  seating  capacity.  1,403. 

MONTEVIDEO,  1,800.    R.  R.,  Hastings  Div.  of  C.  M.  &  St.  Paul.    Court-House  Hall,  Jas.  M. 
Severens,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $6,  ihree  $18;  license,  $2. 
Size  of  stage,   18x40    Newspaper:  Leader  (Fri.) Hotels:  Excelsior,  Dunn,  Monte- 
video, special  rates,  $1.50. 
Anderson  Hall,  Henry  Anderson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500. 

MOORHEAD,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific;    St.  Paul,  M.  &  M.    Brun's  Opera  House, 

Walsh  Partridge,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  §25,  three  §60;  share 
also;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  21x19;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x21^: 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps.  1;  number  sets  scenery,  8; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Carl  Fetzer;  scenic  artist,  Chas.  D.  Fox;  stage  carpenter,  R.  R. 
Bixby;  bill  poster,  Moorhead  Bill-Posting  Company;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 348;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  H.Barnard.  Newspaper:  daily, 

News;   ^advertising  rates,  yearly  contiact Hotels:    Grand  Pacific,  special  rates, 

$2;  Jay  Cooke,  special  rates,  §1.50;  Key  City,  special  rates,  $1. 

NEW  ULM,  3,250.    R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern.    Union  Hall,  J.  Bobleter,  managers;  seat 
ing  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  $13.    Size  of  stage,  24x40;  bill  poster,  J. 

Bobleter.    Newspapers:  Post  (Fri.),  Review  (Wed  ) Hotels:  Dakota,  regular  rates, 

$2;  Union,  Merchants. 

NORTHFIELD,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Lockwood's  Opera  House.  Newspapers: 
News  (Sat.),  Journal  (Th.) Hotels  :  Archer's,  regular  rates,  $2. 

ORTONVILLE,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Orton  Opera  House,  C.  K.  Orton, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500.  Newspapers  :  Herald  (Th.),  North  Star  (Tn.) 

OWATONNA,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.  &  N.  W.  Morehouse  Opera  House, 
E.  M.  Morehouse,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000 ;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $36; 
license,  city,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  25x44:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x18;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  13;  depth  nnder  stage.  4:  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Emil  Thimer;  bill  poster,  Mart  E.  Morehouse;  number  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 100;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  W.  Nickerson.  Newspapers: 

Herald  (Tu.).  People  Press  (Fri.),  Journal  (Tu.) Hotel:    Arnold,  regular  rates,  $2; 

Commercial,  special  rates;  Nickerson,  special  rates. 

Mitchell    Hall;    seating    capacity,  500;    license,    $5.     Size  of   stage,  15x42;    fair  stock 
scenery. 

PRESTON,  1,500.    R.    R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    Court  House  Hall,  George  W.  Harde, 

manager;    seating  capacity,  500.    Newspapers:    Republican  (Th.) Hotel:   Gibbett's, 

regular  rates,  $2. 

REDWING,  8,000.  R.  R..  C.  M.  &  S.  P.;  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Casino,  F.  S.  Web- 
ster, manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  $90;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  27x53:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  11x21;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  11 ;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  E.  Wilcox;  bill 
posters,  Bixby  &  Webster;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  W.  L.  Webster  & 

Co.    Newspapers:  Sun  (Th.),  Advance  (Sun.),  Republican  (Sat.) Hotel:  St.  James, 

special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Newton,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 
Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 
Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  800. 


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REED'S  LANDING,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Wilson's  Hall,  Knapp,  Stout  & 
Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  200;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license,  $1  to  $3.  Size  of 
stage,  13x30;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  George  K.  Cassidy Hotel:  Funk.  • 

ROCHESTER,  5,400.    R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern.    Heany's  Opera  House,  Charies  S.  Cook, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $20;    license,  $5.     Size  of  stage,       *^ 
30x48;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  R.  Taukhauser.    Newspapers:  Herald  (Th.), 
Post  (Fri.),  Record  &  Union  (Pri.) Hotels:  Cook,  regular  rates,  $2;  Bradley,  Mer- 
chants. 

Morton's  Hall,  C.  L.  Cook,  manager;  seating  c ipacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12.  Size  of 
stage,  8x20;  no  scenery. 

Rommel's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Upman's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

RUSHFORD,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Edwards'  Hall,  C.  G.  Edwards,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night,  $8,  three  $18;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage, 

10x20;  noscenery.    Newspaper:  Star  (Th.) Hotels:  Northwestern,  regular  rates,  $2; 

Windsor,  Clarendon. 

SAUK  CENTRE,  1,600.  R.  R.,  North.  Pacific;  Min.  &  Manitoba.  Pendergart  Hall,  S.  Pen- 
dergart,  manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $5  to  $7;  no  scenery;  bill 

poster,  J.  M.  Johnson.    Newspapers:  Record  (Th.),  Tribune  (Fri.) Hotels:  Coe, 

Sank  Centre,  Occidental,  Eastern. 

SHAKOPEE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha.  Reis 
Hall,  Geo.  Reis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400.  Newspapers:  Argus  (Th.),  Courier  (Th.) 
Hotel:  Occidental,  regular  rates,  $2. 

ST.  CLOUD,  4,500.  R.  R.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Manitoba.  Opera  House,  C.  F.  MacDonald, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  25x42;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  Oscar  Becker.  Newspapers:  Journal- 
Press  (Th.),  World  (Th.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels:  West,  regular  rates,  $2;  Grand, 

Central. 

ST.  PAUL,  100,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  P.;  Chic.,  St.  P.,  M.  &  O.;  Northern  Pacific; 
St.  P.  &  Duluth;  St.  P.,  Minn.  &  Man.  Grand  Opera  House,  L.  M.  Scott,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  2,200;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  50x80;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
39x38;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  52;  depth 
under  stage,  12;  traps,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  bill  poster,  M.  Breslauer;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  2,500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamsters,  J.  B.  Cook  & 
Son.  Newspaper:  daily,  Pioneer  Press,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Globe, 

per  inch,  $1;  Dispatch,  per  inch,  75c.;  weekly,  Herald  (Sat.),  per  inch,  50c Hotels: 

International,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Western,  special  rates,  $5  to  $7  per  week; 
Metropolitan,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3;  Windsor,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3;  Sherman, 
$2.50  to  $3;  St.  James,  $2.50  to  $2. 

Olympic  Theatre,  Edwin  P.  Hilton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  share  only; 
license  Included.  Size  of  stage,  3-2x45;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x26;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 
10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Fred  Hoppe  ;  scenic  artist,  Arthur  Hurtt;  stage  carpenter,  A.  L. 
Lanphear;  bill  poster,  Grand  Opera  House;  rates  per  sheet,  3  to  4c.;  theatrical  teambter, 
Joe  St.  Germain. 

Market  Hall. 

Sherman  Hall. 

Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  no  scenery. 

Conley's  Variety  Theatre. 

ST.  PETER,  3,500.     R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western  ;  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha.  ./ 

Gcethe  Verein  Hall,  rental,  one  night  $6;  license,  $5.     Size  of  stage,  18x20;  full  set         r 
scenery;  bill  poster,  Thos.  M.  Perry.    Newspapers:  Journal,  (Sat.);  Tribune  (Wed  ). . 
Hotels  :  Nicolett,  regular  rates,  $2;  Northwestern,  American,  Washington. 

STILLWATER,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  M.  &  O.;  St.  Paul  & 
Duluth.  Grand  Opera  House,  E.  W.  Durant,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,275;  rental, 

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share  only.  Size  of  stage,  40x69;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  under  stage,  7;  bill  poster,  V.  C.  Seward ;  theatrical 
teamster,  H.  C.  Farmer.  Newspapers:  daily,  Sun;  weekly,  Gazette  (Wed.),  Lumberman 

(Fri.),  Messenger  (Sat.),  Post  (Wed.) Hotels:   Sawyer,  special  rates,  $2;  Central, 

special  rates,  $2;  Key  Stone,  Union,  Northwestern. 

Music  Hall,  Julius  Dael,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15.   three  $40. 
license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  25x27;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

Opera  Hall,  E.  Frederick,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rent  or  share;  license,  $5.    Size 

of  stage,  23x25;    number  sets  scenery,  6. 
Hersey  &  Staples'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

WABASHA,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Hirschey's  Hall,  O.  F.  Collier,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  200;  rental,  one  night  $15;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 

25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  billposter,  Ben  Shaw.    Newspaper:  Herald  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2;  Hurde,  Smith. 

WADENA,  1,350.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.  Peak's  Opera  House,  Spaulding  &  Graham, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license  yearly;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  18x30;  number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  posters,  Opera  House.  News- 
paper :  Farmer  (Th.) Hotel  :  Pelkey. 

WELLS,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Wells'  Public  Hall,  W.  F.  Myers, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1300;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $20;  license,  $1.  Size  of 
stage,  20x32;  number  sets  scenery,  3:  bill  poster,  W.  F.  Myers.  Newspaper: 

Advocate  (Tu.) Hotels  :  Well?,  regular  rates,  $<!  (special  also);  American,  Western 

Globe. 
Village  Hall.  F.  E.  Watson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  200. 

WILLMAR,  1,200.  R.  R.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Manitoba.  Town  Hall.  Newpaper  :  Gazette 
(Th.) Hotel :  Spottswood,  regular  rates,  $2. 

WINNEBAGO  CITY,  1,600.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee.*  St.  Paul;  Chicago,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

&  Omaha.    Opera  House,  Holley  &  Walch,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one 

/night  $20,  three  $40;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  18x32;  number  sets  scenery,  1.    News- 

[/'     papers:  News  (Wed.),  Press  and  Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Kimball,  regular  rates,  $2; 

Doud. 

Moulton's  Hall,   S.  Richardson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  225:  rental,  one  night    $5; 
license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  15x24;  no  scenery. 

WINONA.  12,000.    R.R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul:  Green  Bay,  Winona 

&  St.  Paul.    Philharmonic  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  §15,  three  $30; 

license,  $5.25.    Size  of  stage,  30x54;  full  sets  scenery;  bill  posters,  Gray  &  Russell. 

Newspapers.-  daily,  Republican;  weekly,  Adler  (Th.),  Herald  (Fri.) Hotels:  Jewell, 

regular  rates,  $2.£0;  Huff,  regular  rates,  $2. 
Normal  Hall;  seating  capacity,  900. 
Ely  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

ZUMBROTA,  853.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Parker  Hall, 
T.  D.  Rowell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350.  Newspaper:  Independent  (Th.) Ho- 
tel: Zumbrota. 


MISSISSIPPI. 

ABERDEEN,  3,650.  R.  R.,  Mobile  &  Ohio.  Military  Institute  Hall,  C.  M.Jordan,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  2CO;  rental,  one  night  $18.50;  license.  $8.50;  no  scenery.  News- 
papers: tri-weekly,  Examiner;  weekly,  News  (Sat.) Hotels:  Gordon's,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Commercial,  European,  City. 
New  Opera  House. 

BROOKHAVEN,  3,700.    R.  R.,  Illinois  Central.    Varieties  Theatre,  E.  B.  Perkins,  manager; 
/     seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25 ;    license,  $7.50.    Size  of  stage, 
30x40;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Joseph  Brown.    Newspapers:  Democrat 
(Sat.),  Leader  (Th.) Hotels :  Boswell,  regular  rates,  $2. 


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CANTON,  3,000.  R.  R.,  111.  Central.  Odd  Fellows' Hall,  William  Priestley,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $7.50.  Size  of  stage,  30x32; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  12;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  15;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  4:  bill 
poster,  Green Coleman;  theatrical  teamster,  R  W.  Dnrfey.  Newspapers:  Picket  (Sat.), 

advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Citizen  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract 

Hotels:  Walker,  special  rates,  $1;  European,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

COLUMBUS,  6,500.  R.  R.,  Mobile  &  Ohio.  Concert  Hall,  E.  C.  Lanier,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $25;  license,  $7.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
20x25;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Thos.  B.  Monroe.  Newspapers:  tri-weekly, 
Despatch;  weekly,  Index Hotels:  Gilmer,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Dowsing. 

Court  House  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Concordia  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

CORINTH,  2,600.    R.  R.,  Memphis  &  Charleston;  Mobile  &  Ohio.     Opera  Hall,  H.  Mitchell,         /*- 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;   license,  $7.50.    Size  of       V 
stage,  25x50;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  T.  J.  Walch.    Newspapers:  Herald 

(Fri.),  Democrat  (Fri.) Hotels:  Corinth,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Young's, 

Callahan,  Hill. 

GREENVILLE,  3.0JO.  R.  R.,  Georgia  Pacific.  Greenville  Opera  House,  W.  E.  Everman, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night $25,  three  $75;  share  also;  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  30x50;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Caleb  Dean.  Newspapers: 
Review  (Th.),  Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Greenville,  regular  rates,  $1.50  to  $2.50;  Daw- 
son,  Commercial. 

GRENADA,  3,1CO.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central;  Mississippi  &  Tennessee.  Mozart  Hall,  W.  N. 
Pass,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $5  to  $10. 

Size  of  stage,  12x25;  number  sets  scenery,  3.    Newspaper:  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotel: 

Chamberlain,  regular  rates,  $2. 
Phoenix  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300.    Size  of  stage  18x22. 

HOLLY  SPRINGS,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central.  Masonic  Hall,  Mosby  &  McCaroll,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $50;  share  also;  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  18x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  manager  Hall.  Newspapers: 

Register  (Sat.),  Reporter  (Th.),  South  (Wed.) Hotels:  Holly  Springs,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Nuttell. 

JACKSON,  7,000.    R.  R.,  111.  Cent.;  V.  &  M.;  N.,  J.  &  C.;  Y.  &  M.  V.    Robinson  Opera 

House,  W.  E.  Gage,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  nieht  $75,  three  $200;        ^. 
license  included.    Size  of  stage,J22x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x20:  heigkt  from       r 
stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps, 
1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  stage  carpenter,  John  Elsessen;  bill  poster,  E.  T.  Evans;  num- 
ber of  sheets  can  accommodate  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Crescent 
City  Warehouse.    Newspapers  :  tri-weekly,  Ledger  (Tn.,  Th.  &  Sat.);  Clarion  (Wed.),. 
advertising  rates,  $1.50  per  inch;  Mississippian  ;(Tu.),  advertising  rates,  $1.50  per  inch. 

Hotels:    Edwards,  special  rates,  $1.75;  Spengler,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Lawrence,. 

special  rates,  $1 
Angelo's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

McCOMB  CITY,  2,300.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central.  Tegarden  Hall,  W.  T.  Tegarden,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $18;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 

17x17;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  P.  C.  Wilson Hotel:  De  Soto,  regular 

rates,  $2. 

MERIDIAN,  8.000.  R.  R.,  Mobile  &  Ohio;  Ala.  &  Gt.  Southern;  Vicksburg  &  Meridian;. 
N.  O.  &  N.  E. :  E.  Tenn.,  Va.  &  Ga.  Opera  House,  Marks,  Lichtenstein&  Co.,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  share  only  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  size  of  proscenium  open- 
ing, 18x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth 
under  stage,  4J^;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers: 

daily,    Mercury;    tri-weekly,    Observer   (Tu.,  Th.   &  Sat.) Hotels:    International,. 

special  rates,  $1.50;  St.  Charles,  regular  rates,  $3. 
Bennett's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 


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OKOLONO,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Mobile  &  Ohio.  Mclver  Hall;  seating  capacity.  900;  rental,  one 
night  §5,  three  $15;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  15x26;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  News- 
paper: Messenger  (Th.) Hotel:  St.  Elmo,  regular  rates,  82  (special  also). 

PORT  GIBSON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  New  Or.,  Baton  R.,  Vicks.  &  Mem.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  John 
C.  Watkins,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $12;  license,  $6.25.  Size 

of  stage,  15x25:  number  seta  scenery,  5.    Newspapers:  News  (Fri.),  Reveille  (Sat.  i 

Hotels:  Weekes',  regular  rates,  $2;  Banks',  Gibson. 

SARDIS,  1,600.  R.  R  ,  Miss.  &  Tenn.  Wall's  Opera  House,  W.  H.  Wall,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $25;  license,  $7.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
18x30;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Joe  Simmons.  Newspapers:  News  (Th.), 
Star  (Sat.) Hotels:  Veranda,  regular  rates,  $2;  Sardis. 

SUMMIT,  2,200.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central.  Lyceum  Hall,  G.  T.  Gracie,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $18;  license,  $2.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 

20x40;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspapers:  Sentinel  (Fri.),  Intelligencer  (Fri.) Hotels: 

St.  Peter,  regular  rates,  2;  Foltz,  Morgan. 

VICKSBURG,  16,000.  R.  R.,  New  Or,  Baton  R.,  Vicks.  &  Mem.;  Vicks.  &  Meridian; 
Vicks.,  Shrev.  &  Texas.  Opera  House,  N.  Piazza,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500; 
rental,  one  night  $50,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  £5x40:  fair  stock  scenery;  bill 

poster,  Geo.  De  Fontaine.    Newspaper:  daily,  Post,  Herald Hotels:  Pacific,  regular 

rates,  $2.50;  Washington. 

Southern  Concert  Hall,  Wach,  Enheim  &  Herman,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental 
or  share;  license  yearly.    Size  of  stage,  15x22;  fair  stock  scenery. 

WATER  VALLEY,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central.  City  Hall,  F.  N.  Meerin,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $52.50;  license  included.  Size  of 

stage,  22x45;  number  sets  scenery,  3.    Newspapers:  Central  (Sat.),  Progress  (Sat.) 

Hotel:  Oak  Hall,  regular  rates,  82. 

McCormack's  Hall,  Fly  &  Fly,  managers:  seating  capacity.  300;  rental,  one  night  $10; 
license,  $7.50;  full  set  scenery, 

YAZOO  CITY,  3,270.  R.  R.,  Illinois  Central."  Lyceum  Hall,  Saul  Wallerstein,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $70,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 

30x50;  number  sets  scenery,  4.    Newspapers:  Herald '(Fri ),  Sentinel  (Th.) Hotel: 

Richards'. 

MISSOURI. 

APPLETON  CITY.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Durley  Hall;  seating  capacity.  580:  rental, 
one  night  $15;  share  also;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  30x52;  number  sets  scenery.  12. 
Newspaper:  Journal  (Th.) Hotel:  Prier,  regular  rates,  $2;  Appleton. 

BETHANY,  2,100.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy.  Atheneum,  E.  J.  Fuller,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x44; 
number  sets  scenery,  6,  Newspapers :  Broadaxe  (Th.),  Clipper  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.) 
Hotels  :  Ramer,  regular  rates,  $2;  Poynter,  Anderson,  Park,  Beny. 

BOONEVILLE,  5,300.    R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.    Thespian  Hall,  J.  F.  Guerlich,  manager;  y 

seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $5.EO.  Size  of  stage,  25x50;  number 
sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  C.  W.  Tnchs.  Newspapers  :  Advertiser  (Fri.j,  News  (Fri.), 
Topic  (Fri.) Hotel :  City. 

BOWLING  GREEN,  2,000.  R.  R ,  Chic.  &  Alton;  St.  Louis,  Hannibal  &  Keoknk.  Thalia 
Hall,  J.  C.  Mosely,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $2,50; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  poster,  Edward  Powell. 
Newspapers:  Post-Observer  (Fri.);  Times  (Th.) Hotel:  Ingram. 

BROOKFIELD,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Hannibal  &  St.  Jo.     Strawbridge  Hall,  E.  Turner,  manager:         y 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15  ;  share  also.     Size  of  stage,  20x40  ;  number 

sets  scenery,  2.    Newspapers  :    Argus,  (Sat.),  Chronicle  (Th.),  Gazette  (Th  ) Hotels: 

Clarke,  regular  rates,  $2 ;  Central. 


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BROWNSVILLE,  2,500.  R.  R..  Missouri  Pacific.  Olympic  Hall,  B.  T.  Bellamy,  manager  ; 
seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50  ;  share  also  ;  license  included. 
Size  of.stage,  26x44  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  17x21  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
13  ;  depth  under  stage,  4Jfj ;  traps,  1;  bill  poster.  B.  N.  Tate  ;  theatrical  teamster, 

Frank  Bright.     Newspaper:    Herald  (Fri.) Hotels:    City,  special  rates,  $1.25; 

Central,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

BRUNSWICK,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Wabash.    City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500  ;    rental,  one  night 

$5;  license,  $3;  no  scenery.    Newspapers:  Brunswicker  (Fri.),  News  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Brown,  regular  rates, §2;  Andes. 

BUTLER,  5,000    R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.    Walton's  Opera  House.  Wm.  E.  Walton,  man- 
s  ager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rent  or  share.    Size  of  stage,  35x50;  number  sets  scenery,  15; 
I/     bill  poster,  Van  Nix.    Newspapers :    Democrat  (Th.),  Record  (Sat.),  Republican  (Fri.), 
Times  (Wed.) Hotels  :    Palace,  regular  rates,  $2:  Olive,  Lindell,  Leclede. 

CAMERON.  3,500.  R.R,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific ;  Hannibal  &  St.  Jo.  Musser's" 
Opera  House,  S.  Musser,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $10  to  $35; 
license,  $3.50.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  posters,  Gage  &  Gib- 
bons. Newspapers:  daily.  Vindicator;  weekly,  Observer  (Th.) Hotels:  Combs, 

regular  rates,  $2;  Cameron,  Tremont,  Western. 

CANTON,  3,100.    R.  R.,  St.  Louis,  Keokuk  &  Northwestern.    Town  Hall,  Perry  Nichols, 
/  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  12x40; 
\r      number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  L.  W.  Ingram.    Newspapers:    News  (Fri.),  Press 
(Fri .) Hotel :    Canton. 

CARROLLTON,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Centennial  Hall,  Charles  S.  Hill,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  18x35;  number  sets  scenery,  7:  bill  poster,  Geo.  Williams.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Democrat;  weekly,  Record  (Sat.),  Journal  (Fri.) Hotels:    Florence,  regular  rates, 

$2;  West  Side,  Getting'e. 


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CARTHAGE,  6,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis  &  San  F. ;  Mo.  Pacific.  Opera  House,  Cassil  &  Hurley, 
managers ;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $25,  three  $60 ;  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  20x27;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  19x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
11;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  2:  number  sets  scenery,  6  ;  bill  poster,  Jos.  Barrett; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers  :  daily.  Banner,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract; 

Patriot,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels:  Harrington,  special  rates,  .$1.50; 

Karr,  special  rates,  $1.50. 
Reagan's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

CENTRALIA,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton;  Wabash.  People's  Theatre.  McMahon  & 
Hockin,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20;  license,  $2  ;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  25x48;  fair  slock  scenery.  Newspaper  :  Fireside  Guard  (Sat.) Ho- 
tels: Globe,  Central. 

CHILLICOTHE,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Hannibal  &  St.  Jo:  Wabash.  City  Hall,  J.  C.  Barkley, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license.  $10.  Size  of  stage,  20x21 ; 
number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  G.  W.  Dorsey.  Newspapers  :  daily,  News,  Tribune 
Hotels:  Browning,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Saunders,  American. 


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CLINTON, 4,500.  R.  R.,  KansasCity  &  Southern:  Missouri  Pacific.  Opera  House,  Brannum 
Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $18;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage 
30x4 1  ;  Dumber  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  posters,  Wright  &  LeMar.  Newspapers ;  daily, 

advocate,  Bee  ;    weekly,  Democrat  (Th.),  Messenger  (Th.) Hotels  :  Allen,  regular 

rates,  $2:  Heckler. 

COLUMBIA ,  4,500.    R.  R. .  Wabash.    Haden  Opera  House,  J.  R.  Campbell  manager;  seatin  g 

capacity,  1,250;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $150;  license,  $5.  Sizeof  stage,  20x60;  size  of 

,    proscenium  opening,   15x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  21;  height  from  stage  to 

/rigging  loft,  27;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  stage  carpenter,  Frank 
Hays;  bill  poster,  Frank  Hays:  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per 
sheet,  3  cents.  Newpapers:  Statesman  (Th  \  advertising  rates,  5 cents  per  line:  Herald 


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(Wed),  advertising  rates,  5  cents  per  line;  Sentinel  (Pr.),  advertising  rates,.5  cents  per 

line Hotels:  Powers,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Planters',  special  rates,  $1.00;  Central, 

special  rates,  $1.00 

DE  SOTO,  2,500.    R.  R.,  St.  Louis,  Iron  Mountain  &  Southern.    Masonic  Opera  House,  Gus 

Hamel,  manager.    Newspaper:  Watchman  (Pr.) Hotel:  De  Soto,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also). 

EDINA,  2,000.     R.  R.,A.  M.  &  P.  Div.  of  Wabash.     Burk's  Concert  Hall,  M.  Q.  Bigger- 
staff,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  share  also.     Size  of         / 
stage,  80x40;  heightfrom  stage  to  grooves,  8;  height  from  stage  to  top  of  rigging  loft,  10;       * 
depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  leader  of  orchestra.  Jacob  Bishoff; 
stage  carpenter,  Jacob  Bishoff,  Jr.;  bill  poster,  W.  D.  Pugh;   number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  30;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Jarvies.    Newspapers:  Sentinel  (Th.),  adver- 
tising rates,  $1  00  per  inch;  Democrat  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  $1.00  per  inch Hotels: 

Kelley,  special  rates,  $1.EO;  Victor,  special  rates,  $1.00. 

FAYETTE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Fayette  Opera  House.  G.  D.  Tolson,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400.  Size  of  stage,  17}^x32;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x15;  fair 

stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Advertiser  (Th.),  Independent  (Fri.) Hotels:  Howard, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Commercial,  Butler. 

FULTON,  4,600.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton.  City  Hall,  Charles  Gebhaidt,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $2,  three  $50;  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  26x42;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  John  Evans.  Newspapers  :  Gazette 
(Fri.),  Telegraph  (Fri.) Hotels  :  Palace,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Powell. 

Lawther's  Opera  House.  Samuel  D.  Lawther,    manager;    seating  capacity,  800;  license 
yearly.     Size  of  stage,  17x20;  number  sets  scenery,  7. 

GALLATIN,  1,750.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific;  Wabash.  Alexander  Opera 
House,  J.  W.  Alexander,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 
$25;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x30;  number  sets  scenery,  I;  bill  poster,  Charles  Shaw. 

Newspapers:  Democrat  (Sat.),  Missourian  (Th.) Hotels:  Palace,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also):  Commercial. 

City  Hall.  J.  M.  Cravens  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  GOO;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage, 
15x40;  no  scenery. 

GLASGOW,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Wabash.  Library  Hall,  J.  H.  Wayland,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $2.50  to  $5.  Size  of  stage, 
12x18;  number  sets  scenery,  3.  Newspapers  :  Central  Missourian  (Th.),  Journal  (Th.) 
Hotels  :  Thixtoa,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Palmer. 

HANNIBAL,  12,OCO.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Bur.  &  Quincy;  Hannibal  &  St.  Joseph;  Missouri  Pacific;  . 

Wabash  ;    St.  L.,  Hannibal  &  Keokuk  ;  St.  L.,  Keokuk  &  N.  W.    Opera  House,  C.  W.          * 

Winslow;  seating  capacity,  993;  share  only.    Size  of  stage,  38x60;  height  from  stage  to 

grooves,  28;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  58;  depth  under  stage,  9;  full  stock  scenery; 

bill  poster,  R.  M.  Gill.    Newspapers:    daily,  Courier,  weekly,  Independent  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Park,  special  rates,  $3;  Kettering  s,  Ohmer's,  $2. 
Academy  of  Music,  A.  H.  Pierce,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $12.50 

to  $15;  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  42x40;  number  sets  of  scenery,  6. 
Mozart  Hall,  W.  D.  Waller,  manager;   seating  capacity,  700  ;  rental,  one  night  $35;  share 

also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  20x24;  fair  stock  scenery. 
Still  well  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

HARRISONVILLE,  2,600.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Barrett's  Hall,  M.  H.  Barrett,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  300;  rental  one  night,  $10;  license,  $3.50;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  16x25;  bill  poster,  Thos.  Mosley.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  News  (Fri.), 
Journal  (Fri.) Hotel:  City,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

HIGGINSVILLE,  2.000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton;  Missouri  Pacific.  Opera  House,  M.  Wilmuth, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  oue  night  $18;  license,  $5.50.  Size  of  stage, 
12x38;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Advance  (Fri.),  Post  (Wed.) Hotel:  Occi- 
dental, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


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HOLDEN,  2,600.  R.  R..  Missouri  Pacific.  Englossian  Hall,  G.  E.  Clarke,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $4.50.  Size  of  stage,  8x18;  fair  stock 

scenery.    Newspapers  :  Enterprise  (Th.),  Herald  (Th.) Hotels:    Bell,  regular  rates, 

§2  (special  also) ;  Herman. 

HOPKINS,  950.  R.  R.,  Chic..  Burlington  &  Quincy;  Kansas  City,  St.  Jo.  &  Council  Bluffs. 
Frayne  &  Jeffers'  Opera  House,  W.  S.  Frayne,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental, 
one  night  810-  Size  of  stage,  15x20;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Journal,  (Sat.) 
Hotel:  Hopkins. 

INDEPENDENCE,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Alton;  Missouri  Pacific.  Wilson's  Opera  House, 
Charles  E.  Wilson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §25.  three  $65: 
share  also:  license  included;  bill  poster,  James  O'Reilly.  Newspapers:  Progress  (Sat.) 
Hotels:  Merchants',  Laclede. 

JEFFERSON  CITY,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Missouri  Pacific.  Bragg  Hall,  J.  M. 
Clarke,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20.  three  §50:  license,  $7. 
Size  of  stage,  18x45;  fair  stock  scenery ;  bill  poster,  Henry  Barnes.  Newspapers:  daily. 

Journal,  Tribune Hotels:  Madison,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  City,   McCarty, 

Central. 

JOPLIN,  10,000.     R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  &  Gulf;  Missouri  Pacific;  St.  Louis  <t  San 

Fran.    Joplin  Opera  House,  H.  H.  Haven,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one 

s   night  $35,  three  $80;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x25;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster, 

r        H.  H.  Haven.    Newspapers:  daily,  Herald,  News Hotels  :  Joplin,  regular  rates  $2 

(special  also);  St.  James,  Pacific. 
Perkins  Hall. 

KANSAS  CITY,  100,000.  R.  R.,  Atchison,  Top.  &  S.  Fe;  Wabash;  Chicago  &  Alton:  Han- 
nibal &  St.  Joseph;  K.  C.,  Ft.  S.  &  Galf;  K.  C.,  St.  J.  &  C.  B.;  Missouri  Pacific;  South- 
ern Kansas;  Union  Pacific.  Gillis'  Opera  House,  Corydon  F.  Craig,  manager:  seating 
.  capacity,  1,600;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  46x124;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  37x46; 
i  /  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  28;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  58;  depth  under 
stage,  20;  traps,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  M.  Lenge;  stage  car- 
penter, Claude  L.  Hagcn;  bill  poster,  K.  C.  Adv.  Co.;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 3,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  K.  C.  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers: 
daily.  Times,  Journal,  Star.  Hotels:  Delmonico.  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  St.  James, 
special  rates,  $2;  Centropolis,  special  rates,  §3;  Coates,  special  rates,  $2.25  to  2.50. 

Coates  Opera  House,  M.  H.  Hudson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  share  only.  Size 
of  stage,  43x68;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  35;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  48;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  20; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Hullett;  stage  carpenter,  L.  H.  De  Puy;  b'll  poster,  M.  H.  Hud- 
son; number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  10,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.  to  4c. 

Coliseum  Theatre  (variety),  H.  D.  Clark,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  do  not  rent; 
license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  25x26;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  23x25;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth  under  stage,  15;  traps,  2; 
number  sets  scenery,  20:  leader  of  orchestra,  L.  F.  Johns:  scenic  artist.  W.  D.  Sterry: 
stage  carpenter,  Geo.  Baker;  bill  poster,  C.  P.  Tucker;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 125-3  sheets;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Geo.  E.  Brown. 

Theatre  Comique  (variety);  seating  capacity,  1,500.    Size  of  stage,  25x35. 

Merchants'  Exchange  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000, 

Long's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Walnut  Street  Theatre. 

Kansas  City  Museum. 

KIRKSVILLE,  3,100.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Masonic  Hall,  J.  L.  Porter,  maniger;  seating  capa- 
city, 400;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  12x41:  no  scenery;  bill  poster, 

Olen  Johnson.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Graphic  (Fri.),  Journal  (Th.) Hotels: 

Parcell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Pool's. 

KNOBNOSTER,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Fields  Hall,  J.  T.  Baker,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $7.50;  license,  $4.75.  Size  of  stage,  15x15;  no  scenery. 
Newspaper:  Gem  (Fri.) Hotel:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


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LAMAR,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City  &  Gulf;  Missouri  Pacific.  Lamar  Opera  House,  Brown 
&  Avery;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  860;  share  also;  license 
yearly;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  21;  depth  under  stage  or  cellar,  4;  traps,  1;  number 
gets  scenery,  11;  bill  poster,  Brown  &  Avery;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  220;  . 

rates  per  sheet,  3}^c.;  theatrical  teamster,  S.  E.  McBride-  Newspapers:  Missourian 
(Th.),  Advocate  (Th.)  Hotels:  Lamar,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Commercial,  Grayson,  St, 
Nicholas,  special  rates,  $1. 

LEBANON,  3,500.    R.  R.,  St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco.    Lebanon  Opera  House,  Sam  Farrar, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $30.    Size  of  stage,  24x48;  size  of  pro-  y 

scenium  opening,  12x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  depth  under  stage,  4^;  traps, 
1;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  stage  carpenter,  J.  W.  Krudwig;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm. 
Crow.  Newspapers:  Graphic  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line;  Sentinel  (Fri.),  adver- 
tising rates,  5c.  per  line;  Rustic  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line.  Hotel:  Laclede, 
special  rates,  $1.50. 

LEE'S  SUMMIT,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Irvine's  Opera  House,  Matt.  Irvine,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40,  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
18x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x18;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  traps,  1; 
number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Sam  Folk.  News- 
paper: Journal  (Th.) Hotel :  Snow. 

LEXINGTON,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific;    Wabash.    Hagen's  Opera  House,  Henry 

Hagen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $25,  two  $45,  three  $60,  I/ 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x22;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  5; 
number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Bob  Sandefort;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 120;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Fogg.  Newspapers:  Regis- 
ter (Th.),  Intelligencer  (Sat.) Hotels:  Laclede,  special  rates,'$1.25;  Commercial, 

special  rates,  $1.25;  Long's,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

Turner's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  300. 

Baehr's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Leiderkrantz  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

LIBERTY,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Hannibal  &  St.  Joe.  Bank  Hall,  D.  Gittings,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $20;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  14x30;  number  sets 

scenery,  4.    Newspapers:    Advance  (Fri.),  Tribune  (Fri.) Hotel:    Arthur,  regular 

rates,  $2. 

LOUISIANA,  6,500.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Qnincy;   St.    Louis, 

Kansas  &  Northwestern.    Burnett  Opera  House  (new),  O.  C.  Beyson,  manager;  seating  ^ 

capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x56;  size  of  proscen- 
ium opening,  22x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  sta?e  to  rigging  loft, 
35;  depth  under  stage,  15;  leader  of  orchestra,  E.  A.  Parks;  stage  carpenter,  Thomas 
McGinnis;  bill  poster,  Wm.  ShafEner;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  5  large 
boards;  theatrical  teamster,  Ed.  A.  Glenn.  Newspapers  :  Press  (Wed.),  Journal  (Wed.), 
Republican  (Sat.) Hotel:  Globe,  special  rates,  $1.75. 

National  Hall,  J.  H.  Rhea,  manager;  seating  capacity,  50C;  rental,  one  night  $14;  license, 
$7.    Size  of  stage,  18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

Parks'  Music  Hall,  E.  A.  Parks,  manager;  seating  capacity.  400;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $35;  share  also;  license  included;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

MACON,  4,000.  R.  R..  Wabash  ;  H.  &  St.  Jo.  Wright's  Opera  House,  Patton  <fc  Jackson, 
managers  ;  seating  capacity,  900  ;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $50  ;  share  also  ;  license 
$3  to  $6.50.  Size  of  stage,  22x21  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10^x20  ;  height  from  [// 

stage  to  grooves,  10}^  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16  ;  depth  under  stage,  3J<j  ; 
traps,  1  ;  number  gets  scenery,  6  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Jaekel  ;  bill  poster,  J.  W. 
Patton  ;  aumber  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical 
teamster,  Alex.  Roberts.  Newspapers:  Free  Democrat  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per 
line  ;  Republican  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line;  Times  (Fri.),  advertising  rates, 
5c.  per  line Hotels:  Wabash,  special  rates,  $1.50  ;  Palace,  special  rates,  $1.25. 


218  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


LIZZIE  MAY  ULMER, 

IN  THE  GREAT  NEW  ENGLAND  SOCIETY 
PLAY, 

"DAD'S  GIRL," 


Written   Expressly  for  her  by 
Mr.  E.  J.  SWARTZ. 


"  She  holds  the  keys  to  the  Gates  of  Laughter  and  the  Portals  of 
Pathos." — St.  Lout's  Republican. 


There  are  few,  if,  indeed,  there  are  any  actresses  on  the  American 
stage  who  have  struggled  for  supremacy  with  more  patience  and  de- 
termination than  has  LIZZIE  MAY  ULMER,  and  there  are  few,  if,  indeed, 
there  are  any  who  have  entrenched  themselves  so  firmly  in  public 
esteem.  A  career  begun  with  modesty,  but  with  a  high  resolve  to 
advance — characterized  throughout  by  the  absence  of  ostentation; 
steadily  strengthening  itself  in  popularity  by  the  force  of  unques- 
tioned talent  and  the  magnetism  of  a  sympathetic  nature — has  at 
length  reached  the  harvest  of  success.  Miss  Ulmer  has  triumphed, 
and  to-day  holds  a  place  among  the  leaders  of  her  profession. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Missouri.  219 


MARSHALL,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Kansas  City  Branch.  Marshall  Opera  House. 
Silas  Marshall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage' 
26x44  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x22  ;  height  from  sta«.,e  to  grooves,  17^  ;  height  S 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage.  8  ;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery,  12  ; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Storant ;  scenic  artist,  C.  L.  McFarland  ;  stage  carpenter', 
C.  L.  McFarland  ;  bill  poster,  J.  McCrathe  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200 ; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Robinson  &  Barnhill.  Newspapers  :  daily,  News,  advertising 
rates,  5c.  per  line  ;  weekly,  Democrat  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line  ;  Progress, 
(Th.),  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line  ;  Republican  (Th.)  advertising  rates,  5c.  per  line.' 
Hotels:  Ming's,  special  rates,  $1.75;  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

MARYVILLE,  5,700.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  St.  Jo.  &  Council  Bluffs;  Wabash.  Union  Hali, 
F.  C.  McClnskey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $30; 

license  $2.    Size  of  stage,  16x24;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Charles  Philo 

Newspepers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.),  Times  (Wed.)  Hotels:  Arlington, 

Lnona,  American,  Valley,  Maryville,  Wills. 

MEMPHIS^  2,500.  R.  R..  Wabash.  Mason's  Opera  House,  Donnell  &  Bennett,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15.  Size  of  stage,  12x18;  number  sets  scenery, 
3;  bill  poster,  James  Whallen.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Wed.),  National  (Th.),  Reveille 
(Th.) Hotels:  Wabash,  Central,  Reddish,  Star. 

MEXICO,  8,300.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Wabash.    Opera  House,  E.  G.  Armstrong,  man-        ^/ 
ager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage, 
22x36;    number  sets  scenery,  7;   bill  posters,  Sprucing  &  Stacey.    Newspapers:  daily, 

Intelligencer;  weekly,  Ledger  (Th.),  Press  (Wed.) Hotels:   Ring's,  regular  rates  $2 

(special  also);  Erver,  Central,  Commercial,  Farris,  Windsor,  Jones. 

MO BERLY,  8,700.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific;  Wabash.  Apgar's  Opera  House,  G.  R.  Apgar, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rent  or  share;  full  set  scenery.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Headlight,  Monitor,  Times Hotels:  Grand  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also), 

Merchants',  regular  rates  $2  (special  also). 
Hegarty  Bros.'  O^era  House;  Hegarty  Bros.,  managers;  rent  or  share;  full  set  scenery. 

MONTGOMERY  CITY,  2.000.  Wabash,  St.  Louis  &  Pacific.  Library  Hall,  J.  D.  Barnett, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35,  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  12x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x18;  billposter.  Library  Hall.  Newspa- 
pers :  Standard  (Fri.),  Ray  (Fri.) Hotel:  Worley's. 

MOUND  CITY,  2,500.  R  R.,  Kansas  City,  St.  Jo.  &  Council  Bluffs.  Corsant  &  Meyer's 
Opera  House,  C.  K.  Corsant,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $12.50, 
three  $30;  license,  $2.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x22;  number  sets  scenery,  11; 

billposter,  Walter  Williams.    Newspaper:  News  (Fri.) Hotels:  Dunham,  Central, 

Heett,  Gill's. 

NEOSHA,  2,500.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco.  Opera  House,  W.  H.  Stein,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  16x40. 

Newspapers:  Miner  &  Mechanic  (Sat.),  Republican  (Fri.),  Times  (Th.) Hotel:  Me - 

Elheny,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also). 

NEVADA,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Mo.  Pacific;  L.  &  S.  Moore's  Opera  House,  Henry  C.  Moore,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  36x58; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  24x26;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2  ;  number  sets  scenery, 
20;  scenic  artist,  T.  B.  Harrison  ;  stage  carpenter,  W.  D.  Clark;  bill  poster,  W.  D.  Clark. 

Newspapers:  daily.  Mail,  Democrat;  weekly,  Ledger  (Fri.) Hotels:  Mitchell,  special 

rates,  $1.50;  Shaft's,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Richmond,  special  rates,  §1.50. 

NORTH  SPBINGFIELD,  9,000.    R.  R.,  St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco;  Springfield  &  Kansas 

City;  Kansas  City,  S.  &  M.  Frisco  Opera  House,  J.  A.  Irwin,  manager;  seating  capa-  /^ 
city,  600;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  30x44;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x24; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage, 
4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  H  M.  Gier;  bill  poster,  Jas. 
Ried;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers:  daily, 
Herald,  advertising  rates,  yearly  'contract ;  Southwester,  advertising  rates,  yearly  con- 
tract; Journal,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels:  Ozark,  special  rates, 

$1.50  to  $2:  Metropolitan,  special  rates,; $1.50  to  $2;  Central,  special  rates,  $1. 


220  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

ODESSA,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton.  Opera  House,  L.  R.  Smith,  manager;  fair  stock 
scenery.  Newspaper  :  Herald  (Fri.) 

PALMYRA,  3,500.  R.  R..  Hannibal  &  St.  Jo.  Hanley's  Opera  House,  Rice  &  Spencer, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage,  S5x20;  number  sets 

scenery,     12.    Newspapers:    Herald    (Tb.),     Spectator    (Fri) Hotels:    National, 

regular  rate,  $2  (special  also);  McLeod. 

PRINCETON,  1,600.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Rock  Island  &  Pacific.  Buren's  Hall,  W.  F.  Buren, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $10;  license,  $4.  Size  of  stage,  16x24; 
number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Gus  Reeves.  Newspapers  :  People's  Press  (Wed.), 
Telegraph  (Fri.) Hotels:  Buckeye,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Princeton. 

RICH  HILL,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Mo.  Pacific;  Kansas  City.  Fort  Scott  &  Gulf.  Opera  House, 
J.  Goldenberg,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §2?>;  three  $60;  share 
also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  24x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x24;  height 

/from  fctage  to  grooves,  10;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14;  depth  under  sta.se.  5; 
traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  J.  Goldenberg;  number  of  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 400;  rates  per  sheet,  3^ic;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  C.  Gate.  Newspapers: 

Review  (Th.),  Enterprise  (Fri.) Hotels  :    Talmage,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Merchants', 

special  rates,  $1. 

RICHMOND,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Opera  House,  Geo.  W.  Trigg,  manager;  seating  capa- 
city, 700;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage,  50x100;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  John  Stook. 

Newspapers:    Conservator  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels:    Wasson,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Hudgins. 

Mosby's  Opera  House,  C.  E.  Mosby,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $35,  license  included;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x£0;  full  set  scenery. 

ROCKPORT,  1  100.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  St.  Jo.  &  Council  Bluffs.  Academy  of  Music, 
Dopf  &  Yosleyn,  managers;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  §25; 
license,  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  posters, 

Academy  of  Music.    Newspapers:    Journal  (Sat.),  Mail  (Th.) Hotels:    Rockport, 

Wright's. 

ROLLA,  3,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco.  New  Era  Opera  House,  W.  J.  Powell, 
manager ;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $50,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  20x30;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Th.),  New  Era  (Sat.) 
Hotels  :  Grant.  Grandell,  special  rates,  $1. 

SAVANNAH.  2,000.  R.  R.,  Kansas  City,  St.  Jo.  &  Council  Bluffs.  Hardy's  Hall,  J.  T. 
Hardy,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $2;  share  also; 
fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  T.  Hardy.  Newspapers  :  Democrat  (Fri.),  Reporter 
(Fri.),  Wind  Mill  (Fri.) Hotels:  St.  Charles,  regular  rates,  $1  (special  also);  Com- 
mercial. 

SED ALIA,  23,000.    R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.    Wood's  Opera  House,  H.  W.  Wood,  manager: 

seating  capacity,  1,ECO;  rental,  one    night  $100,  three  $225;  share  also;  license  yearly. 

,     Size  of  stage,  40x70;  number  sets  scenery,  30;  bill  poster,  Charles  W.  Lyon.    Newspapers: 

V       daily,  Bazoo,  Democrat;  weekly,  Journal  (Wed  ) Hotels  :  Sicher's,  regular  rates,  $2 

to  $2.50  (special  also);  Garrison,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also);  Keiser,  Depot, 
Le  Roy.  Jay  Gould. 
Smyth's  Hall,  Charles  W.  Lyou,  manager;  seating  capacity,   1.000  ;  share  also.    Size  of 

stage,  18x30;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 
White's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  600. 

SPRINGFIELD,  18,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Paul  &  San  Fran.;  K.  C.,  Fort  S.  &  Gulf.  Mansfield 
Opera  House,  Cbas.  E.  Dubbs,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  share  only.  Size 
of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x27;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
*/  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16;  depth  under  stage.  4;  iraps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  9;  leader  of  orchestra,  T.  J.  Rountree;  scenic  artist.  H.  McClure:  stage  car- 
penter, Wm.  Orcutt;  bill  poster,  W.  H  M.  Reid;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  F.  S.  Jones.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald, 

Journal,  Leader,  South  West Hotels:  Metropolitan,  special  rates,  $1.EO;  Southern, 

special  rates,  $1.25;  Central,  special  rates,  §1.25. 


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Springfield  Opera  House,  Fricke  &  Newton,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one 
night  $25,  three  $60,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x27;  full  set  scenery. 

City  Hall,  McDaniel  &  Sheppard,  managers;  seating  capacity,  250:  license,  $10.  Size  of 
stage,  12x60;  no  scenery. 

Odd  Fellow's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Phoenix  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

ST.  CHARLES,  6,500.  R.  R.,  Wabash;  St.  Louis  &  Pacific.  Opera  House,  J.  N.  Mittel- 
berger  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  share 
also;  license,  $6.  Size  of  stage,  24x45;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x24;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill 
poster,  J.  N.  Mittelberger  &  Co.  Newspapers:  Cosmos  cWed.),  News  (Sat.),  Democrat 

(Th.) Hotels:  Gait,  special  rates,  $1  25  to  $1.50;  Central,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25; 

Monroe,  special  rates,  $1. 

Odd  Fellows'  Hall. 
Opera  House. 

ST.  JOSEPH,  50,000.  R.  R..  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy;  Wabash;  Missouri  Pacific; 
St.  Joseph  &  Western.  Tootle's  Opera  House,  Fred  V.  Schrader,  manager;  Brooks  & 
Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  share  only.  Size  of  stage, 
46x67;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  75x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  55;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  24;  leader 
of  orchestra,  E.  Winkler;  scenic  artist,  Albert  C.  Roberts;  stage  carpenter,  Jacob  Seippel; 
bill  poster,  John  Mulvihill ;  theatrical  teamster,  St.  Joseph  Bus  Co.  Newspapers : 
daily,  Herald,  advertising  rates,  15c.  per  line,  $1  per  inch;  Gazette,  advertising  rates,  15c. 
per  line,  $1  per  inch;  weekly.  Democrat  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  80c.  per  inch;  Leader 

(Mon.) Hotels :  Pacific,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50;  St.  Charles,  special  rates.  $1.25  to 

$1.50;  Saunder,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

City  Hall:  seating  capacity,  2,000.; 

Turner's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

ST.  LOUIS,  500,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Alton;  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy:  Illinois  & 
St.  Louis;  Indianapolis  &  St.  Louis;  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Missouri  Pacific;  Ohio 
&  Missouri;  St.  Louis  &  Cairo;  St.  Louis  &  San  Francisco;  Wabash;  Vandalia  Line;  / 

Toledo,  Cincinnati  &  St.  Louis;  St.  Louis,  Iron  Mt.  &  So.;  St.  Louis,  A.  &  T.  H.;  St.  I/ 
Louis,  C.  C.  &  St.  C.  Grand  Opera  House,  John  W.  Norton,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
2,500;  license  yearly;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  38x68;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20; 
height  from  stage  to  ligging  loft,  55;  depth  under  stage,  11;  traps,  full  complement; 
complete  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  W.  R.  Cottrell;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate: 
50,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.  and  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers: 
daily,  Globe-Democrat,  Tribune  (Ger.),  Republican,  Amerika  (Ger.),  Post-Dispatch; 

weekly,  Spectator  (Th.),  Critic  (Fri ) Hotels:  Southern,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2.50, 

Lindell,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2.50;  Laclede,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2.50;  Planters', 

-  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2.50;  St.  James',  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2.50;  Hurst's,  special 
rates,  $1.25  to  $2.50. 

Olympic,  C.  A.  Spalding,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating 
capacity,  2,400;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  45x80;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  38x37; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  62;  depth  under 
stage,  11;  traps,  6;  number  nets  scenery,  any  amount;  leader  of  orchestra,  B.  Vogel; 
scenic  artists,  Noxon,  Albert  &  Toomey;  stage  carpenter,  S.  J.  Gates. 

Pope's  Theatre,  Charles  R.  Pope,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,213;  license  paid  by  theatre; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  47x70;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  26x36;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  60;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  20; 
number  sets  scenery,  100;  leader  of  orchestra,  William  Withers,  Jr.;  scenic  artist, 
Frank  Gates;  stage  carpenter,  James  P.  Bennett. 

People's  Theatre,  William  C.  Mitchell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,200;  rental,  share  only; 
license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x06}^;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x36;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  58;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  3; 
number  sets  scenery,  35;  leader  of  orchestra,  George  Olney ;  scenic  artist,  Arthur  Greenus. 


222  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

Casino.  George  McManus  &  Dick  Parker,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  stock  thea- 
tre. Size  of  stage,  20x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  21x22;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  48;  depth  under  stage,  16;  traps,  2; 
number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  B.  Donniker;  scenic  artists,  Noxon, 
Alhert  &  Toomey;  stage  carpenter,  William  Price. 

Palace  Theatre,  T.  V.  Day,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,000.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  40;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  Demeuic  Sarli ;  scenic  artist,  John 
Noxon;  stage  carpenter,  John  Ross;  bill  poster,  Charles  Voris, 

Edwards"  Theatre,  J.  Edwards,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500.  Size  of  stage,  40x28; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to;  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under 
stage,  10;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  22;  scenic  artist,  B.  K.  Hodges;  stage  carpen- 
ter, H.  B.  Knight. 

Mercantile  Library  Hall,  John  N.  Dyer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental,  $60 
per  night;  $250  per  week.  Size  of  stage,  38x42. 

Standard  Theatre,  W.  H.  Smyth,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,500. 

Globe  Theatre,  Captain  J.  W.  Decker,  manager. 

Theatre  Comique,  John  C.  Groffer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

Gregory's  Variety  Theatre.  Frank  Gregory  &  Co.,  managers. 

Howard  &  Alton's  Pavilion  Theatre. 

Broadway  &  Treyser's  Dime  Museum,  James  E.  Barnes,  manager. 

St.  Louis  Dime  Museum. 

Fontaine's  Theatre. 

Eshler's  Alhambra  Theatre. 

TIPTON,  1,350  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  City  Hall,  Fitschen  &  Stetler,  managers;  seating 
capacity  300;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three  $11;  license,  $2.50;  share  also;  no  scenery. 
Newspaper:  Times  (Th.) Hotel :  Tipton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


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WARRENSBURG,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Empire  Opera  House,  McFarland  <fc 
Gear,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §15;  license,  $5;  share  also.  Size 
of  stage,  18x48;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Capt.  Thurber.  Newspapers  :  Journal- 
Democrat  (Fri.),  Standa;d  (Th.),  Star  (Th  ) Hotels:  Simmons,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Eads,  Jacobs. 

WASHINGTON,  3,700,  R  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Turner  Hall,  Henry  J.  Krog,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  §2.50.  Size  of  stage 

24x35;  number  seta  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  H.  J.  Krog.    Newspaper  :  Observer  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Washington,  Collins,  Pacific. 
Liberty  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

WEBB  CITY.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis  &  San  Fran.  Webb  City  Opera  House,  H.  H.  Haven,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  600 ;  rent  or  share;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  40x26;  billposter, 

Lester  Aylor.    Newspaper :  Timeo  (Fri.) Hotels  :  Scott,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Transit,  Webb  City. 

WINDSOR.  1,700.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Temperance  Hall,  C.  C.  Morse,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  300:  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of 

y     stage,  18x30;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Wed.),  Review  (Fri.) 

Hotel:  Windsor,  regular  rates, $2. 


NEBRASKA. 

AURORA,  1,700.    R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.    Rogers'  Opera  House,  H.  T.  Rogers, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  §1.50;  share  also.    Size 

^/      of  stage,  40x20:  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspapers:  News  (Fri.),  Republican  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Aurora,  regular  rates,  $2  (specia  also);  Tnttie,  Commercial. 


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BEATRICE,  4,500.    R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River;    Union  Pacific.    Beatrice  Opera         X 
House,  C.  M.  Emery,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  license,  $2;    share  also      Size  of    K 
stage,  24x50;    number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers-  daily 

Express;  weekly,  Democrat  (Pri.) ;  Republican  (Sat.) Hotel:  Randall,  regular  rates  82 

(special  also);  Pacific. 

BLAIR,  2,400.  R.  R.,  Chic.  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha;  Sioux  City  &  Pacific.  Germania 
Hall,  Alex.  Fmleyson,  manager;  seating  capacity, 350;  rental,  one  night,  $12"  license  $8 
Size  of  stage,  23x30;  number  gets  scenery,  4.  Newspapers:  Pilot  (Th.),  Republican  (Th  ) 
Hotel:  City,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

BROWNVILLE,  1,450.  R  R.,  Missouri  Pacific.  Marsh's  Hall,  J.  H.  Brody  manager- 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12.50;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  18x24-  number 
sets  scenery,  3.  Newspapers:  Granger  (Fri.1,  Republican  (Th.) Hotel:  Marsh  reg- 
ular rates  $2  (special  also). 

COLUMBUS,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River;  Union  Pacific.  Columbus  Opera 
House,  John  Stauffer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  28x40;  number  sets  scenery,  12.  Newspapers:  Democrat 

(Sat.),  Journal  (Wed.) Hotels:    Grand  Pacific,    regular  rates,    $2  (special   also)- 

Clothers,  Lindell. 

CRETE,  2,700.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.  Band's  Opera  House,  E.  Heley,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  1,000;  share  only;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  16x24;  number  sets 
scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Dan  Hawkins.  Newspaper:  Globe  (Th.) Hotel :  Cosmopoli- 
tan, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

DAVID  CITY,  1,800.    R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  R.;  Union  Pacific.    New  Opera  House. 

Newspapers:  Press  (Pri.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates  $2 

(special  also). 

DORCHESTER,  500.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.  Opera  House  Newspaper-  Star 
(Th.) 

FAIRBURY,  2,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Joseph  &  Western.  Buckstaff  Opera  House,  D.  B.  Cropsey, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  share  also;  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  20x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  11x18;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  17;  depth  under  stage,  4J£;  number  sets 
scenery,  7;  theatrical  teamsters,  Pantier  &  Martin.  Newspapers:  Nebraskan  (Th.); 

Gazette  (Fri.) Hotels:   Grand  Central,  special  rates,  $1.23;  Pacific,  special   rates, 

$1.25. 

FAIRMONT,  1,200.  R.  R  ,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.  Fairmont  Opera  House1,  John 
Barsley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage,  18x40;  number  sets 

scenery,  4.    Newspapers  :   Bulletin,  (Th.),  Signal  (Th.) Hotels:  Pacific,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  City. 

FALLS  CITY,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Atchison  &  Nebraska;  Missouri  Pacific.  Cain's  Opera  House, 
M.  W.  Zielie,  manager;  seating  [capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $80,  three  $50;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  25x20;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  21x22;  height  from  stage  to  (/ 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  27;  depth  under  stage,  6;  traps,  3;  number 
sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Frank  Wosika;  scenic  artist,  James  Denison;  bill 
poster,  James  Denison;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Honner.  Newspapers:  News  (Th.). 
Journal  (Th.) Hotels :  Union,  Central,  Commercial. 

FREMONT,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Sioux  City  &  Pacific.  Bullock's  Opera  House, 
George  Yates,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  shares  also;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three 
$60;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  24x43;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x24;  height  ^ 
from  stage  to  grooves,  14:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26;  depth  under  stage,  7; 
traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  12 ;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  H.  Muserve'y;  bill  poster,  E.  F. 
'  Teal;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rate  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster, 

Chas.    H.    Coman.    Newspapers:  daily,  Tribune,  Herald;  weekly,  Journal  (Sat.) 

Hotels:    Enos,  special  rates,  $1.50;   New  York,  special  rates,  $1.50;  European,  special 
rates,  $1. 


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PIANOFORTE 

COMPLETE     TRIUMPH. 


The  wonderful  OFFICIAL  Report,  being  the  basis  of  the  U.  S.  Centennial  award  decreed  to 

'    ALBERT  WEBER,  New  York, 

—  FOR 

GRAND,      SQUARE      AND      UPRIGHT      PIANOS. 


REPORT.— "For  sympathetic,  pure  and  rich  tone,  combined  with 
greatest  power  (as  shown  in  their  Grand,  Square  and  Upright  Pianos).  These  three 
styles  show  intelligence  and  solidity  in  their  construction,  a  pliant  and  easy  touch,  which,  at 
the  same  time,  answers  promptly  to  its  requirements,  together  with  excellence  and  work- 
manship " 

A.  T.  GOSHORN,  Director-General.  J.  R.  HAWLEY,  President. 

Attest.    [Seal.]    J.  L.  CAMPBELL,  Secretary. 

t§F~CAUT10N.— Beware  of  unscrupulous  advertisers,  who  are  trying  to  palm  off  a 
certificate  of  private  individuals,  consisting  of  renowned  professors  of  Universities  and  Col- 
leges, Chemists,  Astronomers  and  Engineers,  as  a  Centennial  Award  on  Pianos. 
The  "Weber  i--  rand  Piano  reached  the  highest  average  over  all  competitors, 
95  out  of  a  possible  06 ;  next  highest  on  Grand  Piano  at  91. 

Call  and  see  the  Official  report  at  the  Weber  Rooms,  and  hear  the  Weber  Pianos, 
which  stand  to-day  without  a  rival  for  '» Sympathetic,  pure  and  rich  tone, 
combined  with  greatest  power." 

Illustrated  Catalogue,  with  Price  List,  mailed  free  upon  application. 

Warerooms,  Fifth  Ave.,  cor.  Sixteenth  St.,  New  York, 


THEATEE  DIRECTORY— Nebraska.  225 


Shed's  Opera  House,  Geo.  D.  Marr,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750 ;  rental,  one  night  $20; 

share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 
Court  House  Hall ;  Beating  capacity,  300. 

GRAND  ISLAND,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  St.  Joe  &  Western;  B.  &  M.  R.  Barten- 
bach's  Opera  House,  S.  P.  Reynard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only; 
Size  of  stage,  26x59;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  6;  traps,  2 ;  number  sets  I/ 
scenery,  15;  leader  of  orchestra,  Professor  Bartling;  stage  carpenter,  Theuer;  billposter, 
Nat.  Hurford;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamster,  A.  Baldwin.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Independent;  weekly.  Times  (Th.),  Herald 

(Wed),    Democrat  (Fri.) Hotels:  R.  R.  House,  special  rates,  §1.50;  Jorden,  special 

rates,  $1.50;  Clarendon,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Leiderkranz  Hall,  Chas.  Ivars,  manager;    seating   capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  §20; 
license  included.    Size  of  stage,  36x38;  fair  stock  scenery. 

HASTINGS.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River;  Union  Pacific.  Liberal  Hall,  J.  N.  Ly- 
man,  manager;  seating  capacity— ;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage.  16x40:  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Harvey  Williams.  Newspapers: 

weekly,  Journal,  Gazette;  semi-weekly,  Central-Nebraskian Hotels:  Commercial, 

Lepins,  Denver,  New  England. 

HEBRON.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  M.  R.  Hebron  Opera  House,  S.  Poste,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x40;  no  scenery; 

bill  poster,  Opera  House.     Newspaper;  Journal  (Th.) Hotels :  Central,  Gettis, 

Sherman,  Hebron. 

HUMBOLDT,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  M.  R.  in  Neb.  Samuelson  Opera  House,  F.  W. 
Samuelson,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35  ;  license, 
$2.20.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  14x25.  Newspaper:  Advocate 
(Sat.),  Sentinel  (Fri.),  Standard  (Fri.) Hotel  :  Filson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

KEARNEY  JUNCTION,  2,400.  R.  R  ,  Burlington  &  Mis.  River;  Union  Pacific.  Moore's 
Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $3;  fair  stock  scenery; 

Newspapers:  Journal  (Wed.),  New  Era  (Sat.) Hotels:  Atkins,  regular  rates,  $2; 

(special  also). 

LINCOLN,  20,000.    R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River;  Nebraska;  Union  Pacific.    Frank's        >- 
Grand  Opera  House,  S.  E.  Moore,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200  ;  rental,  share  only    \r 
Size   of   stage,    40x72 ;    size  of  proscenium    opening,    22x30 ;  height    from    stage   to 
grooves,  22;   height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  36;    depth  under  stage,  7;    traps,  3; 
number  sets  scenery.  14;  stage  carpenter,  W.  H.  Campbell;  bill  poster,  S.  E.  Moore;  rates 
per  sheet,  4c  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Grant  Ensign.    Newspapers:  daily.  Democrat,  Journal, 
News Hotels:  Commercial,  St.  Charles,  Arlington,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

LINCOLN,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Bur.  &  M.  R,  in  Neb.;  Onion  Pacific.  Opera  House;  seating 
capacity,  1,600;  rental,  one  night  $75.  Size  of  stage,  30x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  7;  bill  posters,  E.  A.  Church 
&  Co. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Bohannan  Bros. 

Academy  of  Music;  seating  capacity,  600. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

McO'OOK,  1,503.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Burl.  &  Quincy.  Menard's  Opera  Hall,  Wallace  &  Forbes, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  share  only,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x40; 
size  of  proscenium,  10x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  9;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill 

poster,  Opera  Hall.    Newspaper:  Tribune  (Th.) Hotel:  B.  &  M.  Hotel,  special  rates, 

$1. 

NEBRASKA  CITY,  7,500.    R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Mis.  River;  Chic.,  Bur.   &  Quincy;  Kansas 
City,  St.  Joseph  &  Council  Bluffs.    Hawke's  Opera  House,  W.  T.  Canada,  manager:     ^ 
seating  capacity,  700;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  52x30;  full  set  scenery.    Newspapers: 

daily,  Press,  News  Hotels:  Morton,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also);  Grand 

Central,  Barnum,  Cincinnati. 

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226  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


NORTH  PLATTE,  2,700.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  Keith's  Opera  House,  Wm.  Neville,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $20,  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x22; 
number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  D.  E.  Baker.  Newspapers:  Telegraph  (Th  ),  Ne- 
braekian  (Sat.) Hotels:  Hinman,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Railroad,  Ne- 
braska, California. 

Unitarian  Hall,  Lefills  &  Tracy,  managers:  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10; 
license,  $5;  fair  stock  scenery. 

OMAHA,  60,000.  R.  R.,  Bur.  &  M.  R.  in  Neb  ;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.,  St.  Paul  &  O.; 
Union  Pacific;  Chic.,  Rock  Island  &  Pac. ;  C.,  B.  &  Q.;  Chic.  &  Northwestern:  Missouri 
Pacific.  Boyd's  Opera  House.  Thos.  F.  Boyd,  manager;  E.  E.  Whitmore,  treasurer; 
seating  capacity,  1,700;  rental,  one  night  $75;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  50x75;  size  of 
.  /  pi oscenium  opening,  35;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  70;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  40;  leader  of  orchestra, 
Prof.  S.  Hoffman;  stage  carpenter,  John  Booth;  bill  poster,  Thomas  Mulvihill:  theatrical 
teamsters,  Kennard  &  Sharp  Trans.  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald;  advertising  rates 

per  inch,  75c. ;  Bee,  75c.  per  inch;  Republican,  7Ec.  per  inch;  Dispatch,  50c  per  inch 

Hotels:  Millard,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.£0;  Metropolitan,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Can- 
field,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Academy  of  Music,  S.  N.  Mealis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $50, 
three  $90;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  44x27;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  depth 
under  stage,  7;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  10. 

St.  Elmo  Theatre,  John  G.  Nugent. 

Buckingham  Theatre  (variety),  Nugent  &  Greene,  managers;  seating  capacity,  6CO.  Size 
of  stage,  18x26. 

Creighton's  Hall;  seating  capacity.  1,000. 

Masonic  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Myer's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  250. 

PAWNEE  CITY,  2,400.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.  Opera  House,  Spates  & 
Inglis,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000*  rental,  one  night  $25;  share  also;  no  license. 
Size  of  stage,  24x50;  bill  posters,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Banner  (Fri.),  Press 
(Wed.),  Republican  (Th.), Hotels:  Hazel,  Arlington. 

PL ATTS MOUTH,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy,  Burlington  &M.  R.;  Neb. 
&  Kansas  City;  St.  Jo.  &  Council  Bluffs.  Waterman  Opera  House,  J.  P.  Young,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  size  of  prosce- 
/  iiium  opening,  15;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
20:  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Sam. 
Mathews;  bill  poster,  J.  P.  Young:  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  125:  rates 
per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  S.  Fogleson.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald,  Journal; 

weeky,  Herald  (Th.),  Journal  (Th  ) Hotels:  Perkins',  special  rates,  $1.25  to  §1.50; 

City,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  St.  James,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 

Fitzgerald's  Hall,  M.  O'Donohue,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $15. 
Size  of  stage,  40x20;  fair  stock  scenery. 

SEW ARD,  2,700.  R.  R  ,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.  Walker's  Opera  House,  Thomas  & 
Gereke,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12;  license,  2.  Size  of 
stage,  22x27;  number  sets  scenery,  7.  Newspapers  :  Blade  (Wed.),  Reporter  (Th.) 
Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Windsor. 

SIDNEY,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  White  House  Hall.  Carl  E.  Borgquist,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35.  Size  of  stage,  12x24;  number 

sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  B.  F.  Walker.    Newspaper:  Plaindealer  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Lockwood,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Metropolitan. 

SYRACUSE.  1,000.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.  Erend's  Opera  House,  E.  Waite, 
manager.  Newspaper:  Journal  (Fri.) Hotel:  National. 

TECUMSEH,  1  500.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.  Opera  House.  W.  R.  Spicknall, 
manager:  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $350.  Size  of  stage. 
40x23;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  Chieftain  (Sat.),  Journal  (Th.),  Torchlight 
(Sat.) Hotels:  Sherman,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Caledonia,  Continental. 


THEATKE  DIRECTORY — Nebraska;  Nevada;  New  Hampshire.          227 

WAHOO,  2,000.    R.  R  ,  Union  Pacific.    Winter's  Opera  House.    Newspapers:   Independent 

(Th.),  Tribune   (Th.),   Times  (Fri.) Hotel:    Merchants',  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

WEYMORE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River;  Union  Pacific.  Livsey's  Opera 
House,  Richard  Livsey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  855; 
share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  24x50;  number  sets  scenery,  11.  News- 
papers: Reporter  (Fri.),  Eagle  (Fri.) Hotels;  Potter,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Grand  Central,  City. 

YORK,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Burlington  &  Missouri  River.  York  Opera  House,  C.  J.  Nobes,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  900;  share  only.    Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  seta  scenery,  10;  bill       I/ 
poster,    J.  C.  Brown.    Newspapers;  Republican,    Democrat,  Times Hotels:  Com- 
mercial, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central. 


NEVADA. 

CARSON  CITY,  4,600.    R.  R.,  Virginia  &  Truckee.     Carson  Opera  Houee,  John  T.  Pred- 

dey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  J85,  license  included.    Size  of        ./' 

stage,  33x50;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:    daily, 

Index,  Appeal,  Tribune Hotels:  Ormsby,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3  (special  also); 

Arlington. 

ELKO,  1,450.  R.  R.,  Central  Pacific.  Freeman's  Opera  House,  M.  P.  Freeman  &  Co.,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  license,  $6.  Size  of  stage, 
15x22;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Inde- 
pendent; weekly.  Free  Press  (Pri.) Hotel :  Depot. 

Granger  Hall,  J.  Reinhart,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30; 
license,  $7.50.    Size  of  stage,  15x22;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

EUREKA.  6,000.  R.  R.,  Eureka  &  Palisade.  Eureka  Opera  House,  Foley,  Winzell  & 
Sadler,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night,  $40  ;  three  $120  ;  license 
included  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x38  ;  number  sets  scenery,  10  ;  bill  poster,  Opera 

House.    Newspapers  :    daily,  Leader,  Sentinel Hotels:  Jackson,  Parker,  Turner, 

International. 
Truckee  Concert  Hall,  George  Elston,  manager. 

RENO,  3,500.    R.  R.,  Central  Pacific  ;    Nevada  &  Oregon  ;    Virginia  &  Truckee.    Nevada 

Theatre,   Hammond  &  Wilson,  managers  ;    seating  capacity, ;  rental,  one  night  $£0; 

share  also,  license  included.     Size  of  stage,  30x40  ;    number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  bill  poster, 

Wm.  H.  Henderson.    Newspaper:  daily, Gazette,  Journal Hotels:  Depot,  regular 

rates,  $2  to  $2  50  (special  also);  International,  Arcade,  Pollard,  Blake,  Palace. 

Pavilion;  seating  capacity,  1,500. 

VIRGINIA  CITY,  15,000.    R.  R.,  Virginia  &  Truckee.     Piper's  Opera  House  (burned  1883).         ,/ 

Newspapers  :    daily,  Chronicle,  Enterprise Hotels  :    International,  regular  rates, 

$2.50  to  $3  (special  also);  Williams',  Bixler's. 

WINNEMUCCA,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Central  Pacific.  Centennial  Hall,  F.  Levy  &  Co.,  managers  ; 
rental,  one  night  $20;  license,  $6.  Size  of  stage,  12x18  ;  number  sets  scenery  5.  News- 
paper: daily,  Silver  State Hotel:  Winnemucca. 

NEW    HAMPSHIRE. 

CLAREMONT,  4,300.    R.  R.,  Conn.  River;  Concord  &  Claremont.    Town  Hall,  E.  Burrell, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night,  $12.50;  bill  poster,  E.  Burrell.    News-        |/ 
papers:    Advocate  (Ta.),  Eagle  (Sat.) Hotels:    Belmont,  regular  rates,  $2;  Sulli- 
van. 

CONCORD,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell;  Concord.  White's  Opera  House,  B.  C.  White, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night,  $40;  license.  |5.  Newspapers  :  daily. 


228  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


ESTABLISHED     1848. 


T.  BERTELING&CO., 

177    BOWERY,    NEW    YORK, 

MANUFACTURERS    OF    SUPERIOR    QUALITY 

Flutes,  Clarionettes,  Oboes, 

&c.,    &c., 

IN    ALL    THE    DIFFERENT  STYLES, 
SYSTEMS  AND  PATTERNS. 


Used  and  recommended  by  prominent  first- 
class  Performers  and  Artists  in  the 
Profession  for  the  past  35  years. 

MORE  USED  NOW  THAN  EVER  BEFORE. 


The  attention  of  musical  directors,  orchestra 
leaders  and  others,  who  have  been  longing  for 
the  most  desirable  instruments,  INDEED  THE 
VERY  BEST  IN  EXISTENCE,  is  directed  to 
our  instruments,  which  we  will  warrant  to  be 
unsurpassably  good  in  every  respect. 


Utmost  Satisfaction  Guaranteed. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— New  Hampshire. 


M  onitor;  weekly,  Journal;  (Fri);  People>nd  Patriot  (Th.) Hotels:  Eagle,  special 

rates,  $2.50;  Phcenix,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Elm,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special 
also):  American. 

Eagle  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,400. 
Phceuix  Hall;  seating  capacity,  975 
City  Hall,  seating  capacity;  1,000. 
Rumford  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

DOVER,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine;  Eastern.  Coliseum,  J.  W.  Caverly,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,150;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  25x70;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
30x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  . 

under  stage,  8;  traps.  2;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  D,  Taylor;  y 
bill  poster,  Geo.  M.  Gray;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  250;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  C.  W.  Butterfleld.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Republican,  advertising 
rates,  per  inch,  $1.25;  Democrat,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  $1,25;  weekly,  Enquirer 
(Th.),  $1.25 Hotels:  American,  special  rates,  $1.50to  $2;  Kimball,  $1.50;  Haw- 
thorn, $1.25  to  $1.50. 

City  Hall,  Samuel  Browning,  manager,  seating  capacity,  1,OCO;  rental  one  night,  $39.50. 
Wiggins  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 
Freeman  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

EPPING,  1,960.  R.  R.,  Worcester,  Nashua  &  Rochester;  Concord.  Pawtuckaway  Hall,  G.  E. 
Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $6;  stage  carpenter,  James  Ri- 
ley; bill  poster,  James  Riley;  theatrical  teamster,  Riley.  Newspaper:  Leader Hotel: 

Pawtuckaway. 

EXETER,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine.    Town  Hall,  J.  H.  Taylor,  manager;  seating  ca-          / 
pacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  fair  stock  seer  ery;  billposter,  J.H.Taylor.    News-      v 
papers:  Exonian  (Sat.),  Gazette  (Fri.) Hotels:  Gorham,  regular  rates,  $2;  Ameri- 
can, Granite. 

FARMINGTON,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine.    New  Town  Hall,   seating  capacity,  800;       / 
rental,  one  night  $20;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  F.  Noyes.      Newspaper:  News 

(Fri.) Hotel:  Centre. 

Mozart  Hall;  rental,  one  night  $25.    Size  of  stage,  15x21. 

FRANKLIN  FALLS,  3,700.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell  (Northern  Division).    Burleigh  Hall,      ^/ 
Burleigh  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20.    Size 
of    stage,  10x16;    size  of  proscenium  opening,    10x16.     Newspapers:    Journal  (Fri.), 
Transcript   (Fri.) Hotels  :  Young's,  Winnipisogee. 

GREAT  FALLS,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Eastern;  Boston  &  Maine.  Tom  Hall,  J.  F.  Noyes,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  600;  rental, ;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  16x44; 

size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x24;  number  sets  scenery,  22;  leader  of  orchestra,  D.  P. 
Sweet;  scenic  artist,  C.  J.  Cowell;  stage  carpenter,  Stubb  Corliss ;  bill  poster,  J.  F. 
Noyes;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200  ;  rates  per  sheet,  5c. ;  theatrical  teamster, 

Foos  &  Goodwin.    Newspaper:  Journal  (Th.) Hotels:  Great  Falls,  special  rates, 

$1.50;  Grant's,  special  rates,  $2;  Granite,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1 .25. 

HANOVER,  3.000.    R.  R.,  Con.  River  &  Passumsic.    Kibling's  Opera  House,  G.  W.  Kibling,          J 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $32;  share  also;  no  license,     jf 
Size  of  stage,   16x20;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill    poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical 
teamsters,  Allen  &  Swazy.   Newspapers :  Journal  (Sat.)  ....  Hotels:  Dartmouth,  regular 
rates  $2  (special  also). 

HOOKSET,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Concord.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  E.  Prank,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
300;  rental,  one  night  $5.  Size  of  stage,  25x12;  bill  poster,  E.  Prank;  theatrical  teamster, 
J.  O.  Ingells Hotels:  Ayer,  Bonney. 

KEENE,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell;  Cheshire;  Connecticut  River.    City  Hall,  E.  O.     .S 
Keith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,020;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75,  license  in-    V 
eluded.    Size  of  stage,  24x60;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  H.  C.  Rice;  theatrical 


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230  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY 

teamster,  D.  S.  Willard.    Newspapers:  Republican  (Sat ),  Journal  (Sat.),  Observer  (Th.), 
Sentinel  (Wed.) Hotels:  Cheshire,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  City,  Eagle. 

Cheshire  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

Liberty  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

LACONIA,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell.  Folsom  Opera  House,  F.  D.  Ellis,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  share  only;  license,  $2  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  18x24;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  11x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves.  11^;  depth  under  stage,  4; 
traps,  1:  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra.  Professor  F.  W.  Story;  scenic  art- 
ist, O.  L.  Andrews;  stage  carpenter,  Thomas  Gay:  bill  posters,  Truland  Bros.,  F.  D. 
Ellis;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.:  theatrical  team- 
sters, Truland  Bros.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Democrat:  advertising  rates,  50c.  inch;  week- 
ly. Democrat;  advertising  rates,  50c.  inch..  .  .Hotels  :  Eagle,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Wil- 
lard. special  rates,  $1:  Laconia,  special  rates,  $1. 

LAKE  VILLAGE,  2,200.  R  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell.  Moore's  Opera  House,  George  F.  Roby, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $12.  three  $30,  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  16x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x20;  number  sets  scenery,  2;  leader  of  or- 
chestra, A.  L.  Rubin.  Newspapers:  daily,  Laconia  Democrat;  weekly,  Lake  Village 
Times  (Sat.)...  .Hotels:  Mt.  Belknap,  special  rates,  $1;  Brown. 

LEBANON.  3,300.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell.  Town  Hall,  W.  H.  Richardson,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $14  to  $20;  number  sets  scenery;  6,  bill  poster, 

Carlisle;  theatrical  teamster,  Sayers.    Newspaper:     Free  Press  (Fri.) Hotel:    Say- 

ers. 

LITTLETON,  3,300.  R.  R.,  Boston,  Concord  &  Montreal.  Union  Hall,  John  Ready,  man- 
ager ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $15;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster, 
John  Ready;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  J.  Crane.  Newspapers  :  Journal  (Fri.),  Republican 
(Sat.) Hotels :  Thayer,  Union,  Potter's. 

MANCHESTER,  40,000.  R.  R.,  Concord.  Manchester  Opera  House,  E.  W.  Harrington,  man- 
ager ;  seating  capacity,  1.500;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  36x36;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft.  68;  depth  under  stage,  14:  traps,  6;  nnm- 
'  her  sets  scenery,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  F  Eastman;  scenic  artist,  Wm.  Gannon; 
stage  carpenter,  W.  D.  Jillson;  bill  poster,  F.  P.  Colby;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 1,000;  theatrical  teamster,  F.  P.  Colby.  Newspaper:  daily,  Union,  Mirror;  weekly, 

Budget Hotels:  Windsor,  regular  rate.«.  $1.50  to  $2;  Manchester  House,  $1.50  to 

$2;  Hanover.  $1  to  $1.50. 

Smyth's  Opeia  House  (variety!,  S.  R.  Hanford,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,400  :  full  set 
scenery. 

Music.  Hall  (variety,!,  Wambold  &  Mortimer,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800. 

NASHUA,  16,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Lowell  :  Concord  ;  Worcester  &  Nashua.  Franklin 
Opera  House,  Geo.  Swain,  manager;  seating  capacity,  925;  rental,  one  night  $40,  license, 
included  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  21x35  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x22  ;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  13  :  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  17  ;  depth  under  stage, 
3)4  '•  number  gets  scenery,  10  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  Cummings  &  Damons  ;  stage 
carpenter,  Geo.  W.  Brown  ;  bill  poster,  Geo.  W.  Davis  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 600  ;  rates  per  sheet,  5c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  D.  W.  Dunckler.  Newspapers  : 
daily,  Telegraph,  advertising  rates,  50c,  per  inch  ;  Gazette,  advertising  rates,  50c.  per 

inch Hotels  :    Indian  Head,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Tremcnt,  special  rates,  $1  50. 

City  Hall,  City  Clerk,  manager  :  seating  capacity,  TOO  ;  rental,  one  night  $20  ;  license,  $8  ; 
no  scenery. 

NEWMARKET,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Maine.  Town  Hall.  N.  Morgan,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $12,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  16x16  ;  bill  poster 
J.  F.  Noyes  (Great  Falls);  theatrical  teamsters,  Grant  &  Son.  Newspaper  :  Advertiser. 
Hotels:  Silver,  Newmarket. 

PENACOOK,  3,000,  R.  R.,  Northern  Division  of  Boston  &  Lowell.  Exchange  Hall,  G.  W. 
Abbott,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25:  license,  $5. 
Size  of  stage.  13x30:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  height,  full  size  of  stnge:  height  from 


TIME   ALL    FILLED! 


3d  Annual  Tour.  3!  1884— Season.— 1885 

"UN  EQUALED    SUCCESS/' 

THE  GREATEST  OF  ALL  MELODRAMATIC  AND  EQUES- 
TRIAN   SENSATIONS. 


JAMES  H.  WALLICK'S 

PICTURESQUE    COMEDY  DRAMA 
In  six  acts  and  eight  stirring  tableaux,  entitled  the 

THE   NEW   BANDIT  KING.' 


OVER) 


"NEW  BANDIT  KING, 

INTRODUCING  THE  FAMOUS  HORSES, 

Roan  Charger 

—  AND  — 


Bay  Raider, 


The  Most  Intelligent  and   Wonderful  Animal  Actors 

on  Earth  / 


$10,000— OFFERED  FOR  THEIR  EQUAL— $10,000. 
4  Strong  Original  Comedy  Parts. 

A  Specially  Adapted  Dramatic  Company. 

A  Full   Equipment   of  Scenery  Runs,    etc.,    etc.,   Transported  in 
our  own  Special  Cars. 

Below  will  be  found   a    few   of  the 

SPECIAL  SENSATIONAL  EFFECTS : 

The  Bombshell  Explosion  and  Fire  Scene. 

The  Dash  for  Liberty  through  a  Window  on  Horseback,   Carrying 
a  Woman  in  His  Arms. 

The  Escape  and  Running  Duel  on    Horseback   (the  most   exciting 
rally  on  the  stage) . 

The  Rescue  of  Indian  Girl  from  the  Rapids  with  the  Lariat  (a  new 
and  original  water  scene). 

The  Spy's  Ride  to  Death  (the  greatest  run  ever  made  on  any  stage). 

The  Great  Bowie  Knife  Fight 

ON    HORSEBACK- 


Season  of  1885  and  1886  will  open  on  or  about  Sept   i. 

Managers  of  first-class  large  theatres  and  opera  houses  will 
please  send  their  open  dates,  terms,  etc.,  as  per  route  of  company 
given  in  weekly  dramatic  papers.  Address  : 

JAMES  H.  WALLICK  &  CO.,  Managers. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — New  Hampshire;  New  Jersey.  231 


stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;  bill  poster,  W.  Bonney;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Zucker, 
Newspapers:  Rays  of  Light  (Th.) Hotel:  Washington,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 

PORTSMOUTH,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Eastern;  Concord  &  Portsmouth.  Music  Hall,  John  O. 
Ayres,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $55,  three  $120;  license  in- 
clnded.  Size  of  stage,  30x72;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x35;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  4; 
number  sets  scenery,  7;  stage  carpenter,  Cha-les  Henry  Kennison;  bill  poster,  V.  A. 
Hett:  number  of  ehee:s  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.;  theatrical  team- 
sters, Hett  Bros.  Newspapers:  daily,  Chronicle,  adveitising  rates,  40c.  per  inch;  Times, 
advertising  rates,  40c.  per  inch;  weekly,  Gazette  (Wed.),  States  &  Union  (Pri.),  Journal 
(Sat.)  ..  ..Hotels:  Kearsarge,  special  rates,  $1.75  to  $2;  Webster,  special  rates,  $1.50  to 
$1.75. 

Franklin  Theatre,  E.  Slavers,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage, 
30x60;  full  set  scenery, . 

Congress  Hall;  seating  capacity,  EOO. 

Temple;  seating  capacity,   1,000. 

Mechanics'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

ROCHESTER,  6,000.  R.  R  ,  Boston  &  Maine;  Eastern;  Portland  &  Rochester;  Nashua  & 
Rochester.  Hayes'  Hall,  A.  W.  Hayes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one 
night  $10,  three  $25.  Size  of  stage,  15x25;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10^x15; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13J^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14}^;  number  sets 
scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  L.  S.  Clark;  scenic  artist,  Frank  H.  Orr;  stage  carpenter, 
Leander  Pickering:  bill  poster,  James  T.  B.  Edgerly;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 300:  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  M.  Demie.  Newspapers:  Courier 
(Fri.),  advertising  rates,  $10  per  column;  Anti- Monopolist  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  $10 
per  column Hotels:  W.  Wrisley,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Mansion,  special  rates,  $1  25. 

McDuffees'  Hall,  G.  B.  Berry,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12;  no 
scenery. 

Heazes'  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  700 . 

Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  450. 

SUNCOOK,  8000.  R.  R.,  Concord.  Suncook  Opera  House,  J.  G  Bartlett,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  share  also;  no  license.  Size 
of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  posters,  Bartlett  &  Hayes;  theatrical 

teamster,  John  Colby.    Newspaper:  Journal  (Sat ) Hotels:    Opera  Hotel,  Suucook. 

Hayes'  Opera  House,  David  Hayes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $15; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 


NEW  JERSEY. 

ASBURY  PARK,  7,600.  R.  R.,  Central  New  Jersey.  Patterson's  Opara  House,  Frank  Pat- 
terson, manager;  seating  capacity,  1,226;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  25x26;  numbersets 
scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Sat.),  Republican  (Sat ), 
Press  (Sat ) Hotels:  Coleman,  Grand,  American,  Asbury. 

BLOOMFIELD,  7,000.  R  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  Western;  N.  ?.  &  Greenwood  Lake.  Library 
Hall,  J.  Banks  Reford,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20;  no  license. 
Size  of  stage,  20x30;  no  scenery.  Newspaper:  Citizen  (Sat.) Hotel:  Bloomfield. 

BORDENTOWN,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Penn.  (Amboy  Division).  Park  Street  Opera  House,  T.  J. 
Murphy,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60.  Size  of  stage, 
30x36;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Denmons  &  Murphy.  Newspaper:  Register 

(Fri.) Hotels:  Bordentown,  regular  rates,   $2  (special  alsi);  Davis,  American,  City. 

Washington. 

BRIDGETON,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Cumberland  &  Maurice  River;  New  Jersey  South.;  West  Jersey.  ; 

Moore's  Opera  House,  J.  M.  Moore  &  Sons,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one      y 
night  $25  to  S35;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  30x65;  full  set  scenery:  billposter,  F.  D.  Carll; 


232  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORS. 

theatrical  teamsters,  Davis  Bros.     Newspapers:  daily,  New  Chronicle;  weekly,  Patriot 

(Pri.),  Pioneer  (Th.) Hotels:  Davis,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  City. 

Groscup'sHall:  C.C.  Groscup,  manager;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three 
$30;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  12xlC;  no  scenery. 

BURLINGTON,  8,500.  R.  R.,  Penn.  (Amboy  division).  Birch's  Opera  House,  James  Birch, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $60:  no  license.  Size  of 
stage,  20x30;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Philip  Galerger.  Newspapers;  Advertiser 
(Sat.),  Enterprise  (Th.) Hotels:  Beldin,  City,  Washington. 

City  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  800. 

Beldin's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  ZOO. 

CAMDEN,  EO.COO.  R.  R.,  Camden  &  Atlantic;  Camden,  Gloucester  &  Mt.  E.;  Penn.  (Amboy 
Division,);  Phila.  &  Atlantic  City;  West  Jersey.  Morgan  Hall,  Frank  J.  Burr,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $39.  Size  of  stage,  17x21;  height  from 
frtvge  to  grooves,  18;  depth  under  stage,'  3;  number  sets  scenery,  2  ;  bill  posters,  Temple- 
man  &  Dorney.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Post,  Courier;  weekly,  Democrat  (Sat.) Hotels  :. 

West  Jersey,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Parsons,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

Camden  Opera  House,  R.  Bingham,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night 
$40,  share  also;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  30x64;  full  set  scenery. 

Lincoln  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Central  Hall;  seating  capacity.  250. 

Wildey'sHall;  seating  capacity,  200. 

DOVER,  2,800.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  West.  Opera  House,  Daniel  Holler,  man- 
ager;seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  full  set 

scenery;  bill  poster,  Charles  Gear.    Newspapers  :  Index  (Th.),  Iron  Era  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Mansion,  Jolly,  Stickler,  Learing. 

ELIZABETH,  35,000.  R.  R.,  Central  New  Jersey;  Pennsylvania.  Library  Hall,  J.  E. 
Marsh,  manager;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $3.  Size  of 
stage,  28x56;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Win.  Woodruff;  theatrical  teamster, 

Patrick  Clark.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Herald,  Journal;  weekly,  Leader  (Sun.) Hotels: 

Sheridan,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  City. 

Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  800. 

Arnold's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

ELMER,  500.  R.  R.,  West  Jersey.  Reed's  Hall,  J.  M.  Reed,  manager;  seating  capacity,. 
450 Hotel:  Hitchner. 

FREEHOLD,  4,5CO.  R.  R.,  Freehold  &  New  York;  Pennsylvania,  (Amboy  Division). 
Shinn's  Hall,  G.  W.  Shinn  &  Son,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $35;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  24x50;  number  sets  scenery,  1;  bill  poster,. 
Frank  Emmons;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  H.  Cook.  Newspapers  :  Democrat  (Th.), 

Inquirer Hotels  :  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Washington,  Union. 

Seminary  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

HACKENSACK,  8,000.  R.  R.,  New  Jersey  &  N.  Y.;  N.  Y.,  Ont.  &  W.;  N.  Y.,  Sus.  & 
West.;  N.  Y.,  W.  S.  &  B.  Irving  Hall,  J.  C.  Vanhorn,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600; 
rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  20x27;  no  scenery:  bill 
poster,  J.  H  Lanisson.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly,  Index  (Tu.  and  Fri.);  weekly,  Dem- 
ocrat (Fri.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels:  Hackensack,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Washington  Mansion. 

Anderson  Hall,  John  J.  Anderson,  manager;  seating  capacity.  450;  rental,  one  night  $10, 
three  $20;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  13x33;  no  scenery. 

HACKETTSTOWN,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western.  Shield's  Hall; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $3;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall; 

theatrical  teamster,  J.  McCracken.   Newspapers  :  Gazette  (Fri.),  Republican  (Fri.) 

Hotels  :    Warren,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Clarendon,  American. 

UIGHTSTOWN,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania,  (Amboy  Division.)  Hntchinson  Hall,  George 
D.  Hutchinson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $18;  license. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — New  Jersey.  233 

$8.     Size  of  stage,  12x20;  billposter,  manager  of  hall.    Newspapers:  Gazette  (Th.), 
Independent Hotels  :    Railroad,  Washington,  Lnntz. 

HOBOKEN,  37,000.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western.  Wearing's  Germania 
Garden  Theatre,  Robert  Wearing,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200.  Size  of  stage,  16x18; 
number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  William  Frazier.  Newspapers:  Advertiser  (Sat. t, 

Journal  (Sat.) Hotels:  Park,  Bush,  Naegli,  Meyers. 

Odd  Fellows  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 
Webber's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

JERSEY  CITY,  135,000.  R.  R  ,  Central  New  Jersey;  Erie  ;  New  Jersey  &  N.  Y.;  N.  Y.  & 
Green  Lake;  N.  Y.  &  Long  Branch;  N.  Y.,  Sus.  &  West.  ;  N.  Y.,  W.  Sh.  &  B.;  Penn. 
Academy  of  Music,  Wm.  Henderson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,400 ;  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  32x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  24x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  37  :  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  3  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  H.  F.  Wagner;  scenic  artist,  T.  Neville  ;  stage  carpen- 
ter, T.  S.  Durkin;  bill  posters,  Rikeman  &  Omelia;  theatrical  teamsters,  Dodd  &  Childs. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  advertising  rates  per  line,  10c.;  Argus,  advertising  rates  per 
line,  10c.;  weekly,  Tattler  (Sun.),  rates  lOc.  per  line Hotels:  Taylor's,  Philadelphia. 

Opera  House,  W.  H.  Endlong,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $50; 
three  $120;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  28x32;  full  set  scenery. 

Library  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  400. 

KEYPORT,  2,700.  R.  R.,  Freehold  &  N.  Y.  Walling's  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  600; 
rental,  one  night  $15;  bill  poster,  Timothy  Watts;  theatrical  teamster,  Fred  Hoffman. 

Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Sat.),  Weekly  (Sat.) Hotels:  Pavilion,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also),  Mansion. 

LAMBERTVILLE,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania,  (Belvidere  Division).  Lyceum  Hall;  seating 
capacity,  600;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Gallagher.  Newspapers:  Beacon  (Fri.),  Record  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Lambertville,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  Bellemonte,  Union. 

Halcombe  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

LONG  BRANCH,  7,OCO.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  &  Long  Branch;  N.  J.  South.:  Pennsylvania,  (Am boy 
Division.  Long  Branch  Opera  House,  J.  V.  Allstron,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500; 
rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $40;  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x20;  fair 

stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:  News  (Sat.),  Record  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  West  End,  Ocean,  Howland,  Central. 
Theatre  Comiqne;  seating  capacity,  SCO. 

MATAWAN,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Freehold  &  New  York;  New  York  &  Long  Branch.  Washington 
Hall,  C.  H.  Wardell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10.  Size  of 
stage,  12x30;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  Hal  Close;  theatrical  teamster,  Frank  Bedel. 
Newspaper:  Journal  (Sat.) Hotel:  Matawan. 

MILLVILLE,  13,000.  R  R.,  West  Jersey.  Wilson's  Opera  House,  James  C.  Wilson,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $35;  license,  $2.50  to  $5:  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  25x50;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  Lewis  Murray;  theatrical 

teamster,  Ben  Davis.  Newspapers:  Republican  (Fri.),  Transcript  (Fri.) Hotels: 

Doughty,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Burrcugh,  Broadstreet. 

Institute  Hall;  H.  Mulford,  manager;  rent  or  share;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  38x15; 
number  sets  scenery,  13. 

Morris  Opera  House. 

MORRISTOWN,  6,500.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawana  &  Western.  Lyceum  Hall,  William 
M.  King,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  §30,  three  $50;  license.  — . 
Size  of  stage,  22x34;  number  sets  scenery,  — ;  bill  poster,  Henry  West;  theatrical  teams- 
ters, Van  Fleet  Brothers.  Newspapers:  Jerseyman  (Fri.),  Chronicle  (Sat.),  Banner  (Th.) 

Hotels :  Mansion,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also  ;  Ucited  States,  Park. 

Washington  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  £00. 

MOUNT  HOLLY,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania,  (Amboy  Division).  Mount  Holly  Opera 
House,  J.  F.  Laumaster,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  §60: 


234  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

Miss  Nellie  Boyd, 

SUPPORTED  BY   A    CAREFULLY    SELECTED   COMPANY 
IN  A  REPERTOIRE  OF 

STANDARD    PLAYS. 


A      CLASSICAL      ORCHESTRA. 


G.  M.  WELTY, Manager. 

C.  F.  ADAMS, Business  Agent. 

D.  W.  CLARK,  ....      Musical  Director. 


MORENO  &  LOPEZ, 

Photographic    Gallery, 

4    EAST    14TH    STREET, 

Near  Fifth  Avenue,  NEW    YORK. 


All  sizes  of  Photographs  made  and  finished  in  the  best  style  at 
this  well-known  establishment,  as  well  as  Portraits  in  Oil,  Pastel 
Crayon,  Water  Color  and  India  Ink. 

All  pictures  taken  by  the  instantaneous  process  in  any  kind  of 
weather,  and  all  work  guaranteed.  No  extra  charge  for  taking  ba- 
bies. 

Best  style  of  Imperial  Oards  at  $5.00  per  dozen.  Clubs  of  five 
persons  for  Twenty  Dollars,  and  clubs  of  ten  for  Thirty  Dollars, 
giving  the  person  getting  up  the  club  one  extra  dozen. 


THKATRE  DIRECTORY — New  Jersey.  235 

no  license.  Size  of  stage,  50x50;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Joseph  D  Champ- 
man;  theatrical  teamster,  Thos.  Aitkin.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Sat.),  Mirror  (Wed.), 
NewsiTu.) Hotels:  Arcade,  regular  rate?,  §2  (special  also);  Washington. 

NEWARK,  146,000.  B.  R.,  Central  New  Jersey;  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western;  New 
York,  Lake  Erie  &  Western ;  Pennsylvania,  (New  York  Division).  Grand  Opera  House, 
Leonard  Gray,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,456;  rental,  one  night  $75,  three  $180;  license', 
31;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  42x80;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x32;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves, 26;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft.  8;  depth  under  stage,  13;  traps, 5  ; 
number  sets  scenery,  21;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Haynes;  scenic  artist,  R.  Weed; 
stage  carpenter,  J.  Guisinger:  bill  posters,  Evans  <fc  Hotchkins;  number  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 1,600;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  P.  Mead.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Advertiser,  Journal;  weekly.  Call  (Sun.)     Hotels:    Park,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2: 

Continental,  special  rates,  $1  to  $2. 

Park  Theatre,  Leonard  Gray,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,C63;  rental,  one  night  $80,  three 
$225:  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  30x62;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  42x30;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  40;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  46;  depth  under  stage,  13:  traps,  4; 
number  sets  scenery,  22:  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Wagner;  scenic  artist,  Wilder;  stage 
carpenter,  Gnisinger;  bill  posters,  Evans  &  Hotchkins;  number  sheets  can  accommo- 
ate,  ;2,000;  rates  per  sheet.  4c.;  theatrical  teamster.  Mead. 

Atlantic  Theatre,  Hohweiler,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,100.  Size  of  stage,  21x23;  full 
set  scenery. 

Waldmann's  Opera  House,  Fred.  Waldmann,  manager. 
Library  Hall;  seating  capacity       ;  rental,  one  night  $25. 
Dime  Museum,  H.R.Jacobs,  manager. 

NEW  BRUNSWICK,  18,000.  R  R.,  Pennsylvania,  (New  York  Division.  Opera  House, 
Ayers  D.  Inslee,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200.  Size  of  stage,  35x30;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  19;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  90;  depth  under  stage,  12;  bill 
poster,  C.  P.  Shaw;  theatrical  teamster,  James  Ferguson.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Fredo- 
nian,  News,  Times Hotels  :  Abbott,  White  Hall,  McCormick's. 

NEWTON,  3,400.  R.  R.,  Sussex.  Library  Hall,  Dr.  F.  Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  15x30;  number  sets  scen- 
ery, 3;  bill  poster,  James  Matthews;  theatrical  teamsters,  Brannigan  &  Cochran.  News- 
papers: Democrat  (Wed.i,  Register  (Wed.) Hotels:  Cochran,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Ward. 

NORWOOD,  500.  R.  R.,  Northern  New  Jersey.  Inman  Hall,  James  luman,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8:  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  15x30;  no  scenery;  bill 
poster,  J.  Delaney Hotels:  Whitney,  American. 

ORANGE,  14,000.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western;  N.  Y.  &  Greenwood 
Lake.  Music  Hall,  Geo.  P.  Kingsler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  950;  rental,  one  night 
$40  to  $60:  license,  $3  to  $5;  share  also;  size  of  stage,  28x60;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  under  stage.  6;  number  seta 
scenery,  4;  bill  posters,  Taylor  &  Co.;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  F.  Ballard.  Newspapers: 
Chronicle  (Sat ),  Journal  (Sat.) Hotels:  Park,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Mor- 
rison. 
Library  Hall,  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  g3  to  $5. 

PA8SAIC,  7,500.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western:  Erie.  Lyceum  Hall,  F.  White- 
head,  manager:  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30.  Size  of  stage, 
30x30;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  M.  C.  Dwyre;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  Broad- 
way. Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Times;  weekly,  Herald  (Sat.),  Item  (Sat.) Hotel: 

Lyceum,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
RuttegusHall. 

PATERSON,  68,000.  R.  R.,  Erie;  New  York,  Suequehanna  &  West.:  Del.,  L.  &  W.  Paterson 
Opera  House.  H.  C.  Stone,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental,  one  night  $75;  three 
8195,  license  included;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  34x36;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
32x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  56;  depth 
under  stage,  12;  traps,  2  :  scenery,  full  set  :  leader  of  orchestra,  R.  Nicholls  :  scenic 


236  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

artist,  Geo.  Heinmann;  stage  carpenter,  H.  C.  Stone;  bill  poster,  Opera  House:  num- 
ber sheets  can  accommodate,  800;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.:  theatrical  teamster,  Edward  Bar- 
low. Newspapers:  daily,  Guardian,  Press Hotels:  Hamilton,  Franklin,  United 

States. 
Odd  Fellows  Hall,  Robert  Dalling,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8  to 

Novelty  Theatre,  J.  Van  Orden,  manager;  seating  capacity,  ],(00;  renter  share;  full  set 
scenery. 

Philion's  Dime  Museum,  E.  Philion,  manager. 

PERTH  AMBOY,  5,500.     R.  R.    Central  N.  J.;  Lehigh  Valley;  N  .  Y.  &  Long  Branch; 

/  Pennsylvania  (New  York  Division);  Staten  Island.  City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400; 
lental,  one  night  $10,  three  $26;  share  also;  number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  poster,  John 
Sarles;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Sarles.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Sat.),  Republican 
(Fri.) Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Pennsylvania,  Park. 

PLAINFIELD,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Phil.  &  Reading;  (New  Jersey  Central  Div.)  Stillman  Music 
Hall;  Craig  A.  Marsh,  manager;  seating  capacity,  948;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  40x70; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  leader  of  orchestra,  Voss; 
scenic  artist,  W.  F.  Fetters;  stage  carpenter,  J.  Furze;  bill  poster,  Charles  Cook;  rates 
per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers  ;  daily,  News:  weekly,  Times  (Wed.),  Constitutionalist 

(Th.) Hotel  :  Lang's,  City,  Park  House,  Fetherwood,  Farmers,  Metropolitan,  special 

rates. 

Vanderveer's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 
Lang's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 
Assembly  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

PRINCETON,  4,000.    R.  R.,   Pennsylvania,  (N.  Y.  Div.)    Mercer  Hall,  Koltschmid. 

manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  15x21; 
no  scenery;  billposter,  C.  A.  Anderson;  theatrical  teamster,  John  G.  Skillman.  News- 
papers: Press  (Sat.)  — Hotels:  Nashua,  University. 

RAHWA1,  7,200.  R.  R.,  Penn.,  (N.  Y.  Division).  Gordon  Opera  House,  Wm.  E.  Van  Fleet, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $100;  license  included.  Si/.o 
of  stage,  33x53;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  posters,  Banta  &  Crowell;  theatrical  teamster, 

Wm.  Ruddy.    Newspapers:   semi-weekly,   Advocate;    weekly,    Democrat   (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Chamberlain,  regular  rates;  $2  (special  also);  Melek,  Park. 

SALEM,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Salem;  Woodstown;  West  Jersey.  Salem  Lecture  Hall.  D.  Harris 
Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  renial,  one  night  $35;  share  also;  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  17x46 ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x25;  height  from  stage 
/to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24:  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets 
scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Professor  D.  W.  Smith;  stage  carpenter,  G.  M.Morris; 
bill  poster,  A.  J.  Copner ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  W.  A.  Smith.  Newspapers:  Jerseyman  (Tu.),  Sunbeam  (Fri.), 

Standard  (Wed.) Hotels:  Nelson,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Garwood,  special  rates,  $1.50; 

Schaefer,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

Ramsey  Hall,  J.  R.  Edgar,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10:  three 
$25;  no  license.  Srze  of  stage,  12x23;  no  scenery. 

TRENTON,  40,000.  R.  R.,  Penn.;  Phila.  &  Reading.  Taylor  Opera  House,  John  Taylor, 
manager;  stating  capacity,  1,300;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  34x65;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  23x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16  to  23  (adjustable);  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  47;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  2;  full  set  of  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra, 
J.  H.  Peterman;  stage  carpenter,  Joseph  Rofl;  bill  poster,  John  Taylor.  Newspapers: 
daily,  State  Gazette,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.;  Times,  advertising  rates  per  inch, 
75c.;  True  American,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  7.">c.;  Emporium;  weekly,  Advertiser 

(San.) Hotel:  Trenton,  special  rates,  $2.59;  American,  special  rates,  $1.50;  United 

States,  National,  Windsor. 

Grand  Central  Theatre,  Turner  &  Knowles,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  shares  only. 
Size  of  stage,  20x38;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 


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7;  leader  of  orchestra,  Mat  Herrmann;  stage  carpenter,  John  Phillips;  bill  poster,  Harry 
Ditmars;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Cappell  Brothers. 

Temperance  Hall,  H.  B.  Howell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  . 

Size  of  stage,  11x26.  . 

Washington  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Freeze's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

VINELAND,  2,000.  R.  R.,  N.  J.  Southern;  West  Jersey.  Cosmopolitan  Hall,  S.  G.  Syl- 
vester, manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $24;  share  also. 

Size  of  stage,  22x20:  number  sets  scenery, ;  bill  poster,  A.  J  Washbtirne;  theatrical 

teamster,  R.  Sanderson.  Newspapers:  daily,  Journal;  News-Times;  weekly,  Indepen- 
dent (Th.) Hotel:  Baker,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Vineland. 

Vineland  Grand  Army  Hall,  George  A.  Cheever,  manager;  seating  capacity.  450;  rental, 
one  night  $10,  three  $24;  license,  $5  to  $10;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x23;  number 
sets  scenery,  6, 

WASHINGTON,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western.  Beatty  Music  Hall, 
rental  one  night,  $15;  license,  $3  to  $5;  bill  poster,  John  McNally.  Newspapers: 
Review  (Fri.),  Star  (Th.) Hotel:  Windsor,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  St.  Cloud. 

WOODBURY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  West  Jersey;  Delaware  River.  Green's  Opera  House,  Geo.  H. 
Barker,  manager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  18x22;  depth  under  stage,  3}^;  traps,  7;  number  sets  scenery,  8; 
bill  poster,  Ben  Dilks;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Ben  Bilks.  Newspapers: 

Constitution  (Tu.),  Democrat  (Wed.),  Liberal  Press  (Fri.)  Hotels:    Paul's,  special 

rates,  $2;  Newton's,  special  rates,  $2;  Green  Castle,  special  rates,  $1. 
Woodbury  Hall,  Chas.  W.  Starr,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  no 
license.    Size  of  stage,  10x16;  no  scenery. 


NEW    YORK. 


ADDISON,  3,300.  R.  R.,  Addison  &  Northern  Penn.;  Erie.  Baldwin's  Hall,  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $6  to  $10;  license,  $1  to  $2.  Size  of  stage,  16x20.  News- 
papers: Advertiser  (Th),  Record  (Th.) Hotels:  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Huston,  Harder. 

ALBANY,  100,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R  ;  Del.  &  Hud.  C.  Co.;  N.  Y.,  W.  S.  &  B.;  Del.  & 
Lack.  Leland  Opera  House,  Mrs.  Rosa  M.  Leland,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New 
York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  share  only;  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  38x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  33x37;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
19;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  44;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  of  scenery, 
30;  musical  director,  W.  Walters;  scenic  artist,  Samuel  Booker  ;  stage  carpenter,  P.  W. 
McDonald;  bill  poster,  F.  Keeler;  number  of  sheets  can  accomodate,  1,500;  rates  per 
sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Wm.  C.  Perry,  Wygant  &  Co.  Newspaper:  daily,  Argus, 
advertising  rates,  60c.  per  inch;  Express,  60c.  per  inch;  Press.  60c.  per  inch;  Times,  60c. 
per  inch;  Journal,  60c.  per  inch;  Post,  60c.  per  inch;  weekly,  Sunday  Press,  rates  $1.50; 

Sunday  Argus,  $1.50 Hotels :  regular  rates,  $1.50  to  $3;  Stanwix,  regular  rates,  $1.50 

to  $3;  Port  Orange,  regular  rates,  $1  to  $2.50;  American,  regular  rates,  $1  to  $3;  Belvi- 
dere,  regular  rates,  $1.50  to  $2  ;  Brunswick,  regular  rates,  $1.50  to  $2.50. 

Music  Hall,  George  E.  Oliver,  manager;  seating  capacity  1,600;  rental,  one  night  $75,  three 
$225;  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  cf  stage,  36x68;  number  sets  scenery,  26. 

Stanwix  Hall,  Cebral  Quackenbush,  manager. 

Novelty  Theatre,  Fred.  Le  Vantine,  manager. 

Tweddle  Hall,  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

ALBION,  6,500.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  Hudson  River.  Village  OperaHouse,  Charles  D.  Harris, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $20,  share  also;  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  30x40:  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster, 


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S.  Stockton.    Newspapers:  American  (Th.),  Republican  (Wtd.  >,  Chronicle  (Sat ) 

Hotels  :  Orleans,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Albion,  Exchange. 

Bordwell  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 
Concert  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  800. 

AMSTERDAM,  14,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  H.  R.  ;  N.  Y.,  W.  S.  &  B.  Opera  House, 
A.  Z.  Neff,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,750;  rental,  share  only;  license  yearly.  Size 
of  stage,  30x58;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery, 
16;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Opera  House.  Newspapers:  daily,  Democrat;  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract; 

Leader,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotel:   Warner,    special  rates,  §1.50; 

Brunswick,  special  rates,  '$1. 50;  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Globe,  special  rates, 

Union  Hall,  Wm.  H.  Arnold,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 

s35;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  18x25;  number  sets  scenery,  4. 
Newton  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 
SanfordHall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

ANTWERP,  1,500.    R.R.,  Rome,  Watertown   &  Ogdensburg.    Ellis  Hall.  J.  D.  Ellis,    nian- 
/       ager;  seating  capacity,   400;  rental,  one  night  $10.    Size  of  stage,  16x21:  bill  poster, 

\r         Edward  Sharon.    Newspaper:  Gazette  (Wed.) Hotels:    Proctor,  regular  rates.  $2 

(special  also);  Foster. 

ARCADE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  &  Philadelphia.  Keystone  Hall,  B.  F.  Harty  & 
Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  §2.  Size  of  stage, 
14x26;  no  scenery.  Newspaper:  Leader  (Wed.) Hotels:  Arcade,  United  States. 

ATTICA,  3,700.    R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio.    Williams'  Opera  House,  C.  F.  Williams,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $40  ;  license,  12  tickets  :  share 
/     also.    Size  of  stage,  30x52  ;  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  bill  poster,  Opera  House ;  theatrical 

V         teamster,  Charles  Nichols.      Newspapers  :    A'gus  (Th.),  News  (Th.) Hotels  : 

Wyoming,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Western. 

AUBURN,  28,060.     R.  R.,  Aub.  Branch  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.;    Southern  Central  ;    Ithaca, 

Auburn   &  Western.     Academy  of  Music,  E.  J.  Matron,  manager  ;    seating  capacity, 

1,100  ;  rental,  one  night  $50  ;  share  also  ;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  35x40  ;  size  of 

,    proscenium  opening,  20x22  ;   height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12  :    height  from  stage  to 

I/     rigging  loft,  18  ;    depth  under  stage,  7  ;   number  sets  scenery,  20  ;    leader  of  orchestra, 

Ed.  Nicht  ;   stage  carpenter,  John  H.  Roberts  ;    bill  poster,  E.  J.  Watson  ;  number  of 

sheets  can  accommodate,  1.000  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  ;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  B.  Rounds. 

Newspapers  :    daily,  Advertiser,  Dispatch,  News,  Auburnian  ;  weekly,  Dispatch  (Sun.) 

Hotels:   Osborne,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2;  Gaylord,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

Shiner's  Opera  House,  A  Shiner,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,300  ;  rental,  one  night  $00. 
Size  of  stage,  40x60;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
30;  depth  under  stage,  8;  full  set  scenery. 

AVON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  &  Philadelphia  ;  Erie.  Hall's  Opera  House,  Wm  .  E. 
Hall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600 ;  rental,  one  night  $15  ;  licence,  J3.  Size  of  stage, 
16x18;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  M.  M.  Mather.  Newspapers:  Herald  iTh.i. 

Avonian  (Wed.) Hotels:    Livingstone,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);    Newman, 

Potter. 

BALLSTON  SPA,  5,600.    R.  R.,  Delaware  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.    Gould's  Opera  Hall,  John 

yD.  Wait,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  12 
tickets;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x38;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster.  Mat.  Lee: 
theatrical  teamster,  Lew  Harlow.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.),  Journal  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Commercial,  Village,  Eagle,  Ballston 
Spa,  Haner. 

/BALDWINSVILLE,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawauna  &  Western.  Howard  Opera 
House,  H.  Howard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  share  only:  license,  $3, 
Size  of  stage.  27x42:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  22x27;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 


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13;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  George  Peete:  bill  poster,  Bob  Cunningham;  numberof 
sheets  can  accomodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Paul  &  Belts. 
Newspaper  :  daily,  Syracuse,  weekly,  Fanner's  Journal  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  yearly 

contract Hotels:  Seneca,  $1-25  to  $1.50;  American,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Cornell, '$1.25  to 

$1.50,  special  rates. 

BATAVIA,  8,000.  R.  K.,  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.;  N.  Y.,  L.  B.  &  W.  Opera  House,  Harry  C. 
Ferren,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $90,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage',  24x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  7;  number  sets  scenery,  12; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Wm.  Wood;  scenic  artist,  Frank  Cox;  stage  carpenter,  J.  Bellinger- 
billposter,  Opera  Hou<e;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.; 
theatrical  teamster.  Opera  House.  Newspapers  :  daily,  News,  advertising  rates,  per 
Inch,  50c.;  weekly,  Times  (Fri.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c.;  Batavian  (Th.),  adver- 
tising rates  per  inch,  50c  Hotels:  St.  James,  rates,  $2.50;  Washburn,  rates,  $1  50; 

Hooper,  rates,  $1, 
Ellicott  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

BATH,  6,500.  R.  R., Rochester  branch  of  Erie.  Purdy's  Opera  House,  M.  C.  Purdy,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  share  also;  license,  $3.  Size 
of  stage,  20x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33;  cellar,  8;  number  sets  scenery,  9:  leader  of  orches- 
tra, A.  L.  Allen;  stage  carpenter,  W.  Smith;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Miller:  number  sheets  can 
accoinmocate,  350;  theatrical  teamster,  Henry  Collins.  Newspapers  :  Courier  (Tu.), 
Advocate  (Fri.) Hotels:  Nichols,  regular  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Steuben,  $1.50. 

French's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

New  Opera  House. 

B1NGHAMPTON,  18,000.  R.  R.,  Delaware  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.  New  Opera  House,  G.  M. 
Furman,  manager;  bill  poster,  W.  H.  Vanslyk;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Mollen.  News- 
papers: daily,  Democrat,  Leader,  Republican;  weekly,  Globe  (Sun.),  Tribune  (Sun.). 

Hotels:    Bennett,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Lewis,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Exchange,  Spanlding. 

Lester's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 
Firemen's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

BOLIVAR,  3,400.  R.  R.,  Bradford,  Eldred  &  Cuba;  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  &  Phila.;  Lackawanna  & 
Pittsburg.  Cain's  Opera  House,  Wagner  &  Reis,  managers:  seating  capacity,  900;  share 
only.  Size  of  stage,  28x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  posters,  Opera  House.  Newspaper: 
Leader  (Sat.) Hotel :  Newton,  Clark. 

BOONVILLE,  2,200.    R.   R.,  Utica  &  Black  River.    Opera  House,  A.  J.  Schmemsberg,  . 

manager:   seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  share  only;  license,  10  tickets.    Size  of  stage,          / 
20x30:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x20;  leader  of  orchestra,  R.  Parsons;  bill  poster 
A.  J.  Schweinsberg;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  90;   rates  per  sheet,  4c.; 

theatrical  teamster,  D.  A.  Talcott.    Newspaper:  Herald  (Th.) Hotels:   Hulbert, 

special  rates,  $1.25;  Central,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

BRIGHTON.    R.  R.,   N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River.    Brighton  Pier  Theatre,  Paul  F. 

Nicholson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,500 Hotel:  Case.  , 

BROCKPORT,  4,600.    R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River.    Ward  Opera  House,  George         / 
R.  Ward,  manager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $40;  license,  12      ' 
tickets;  share  also.     Size  of  stage,  22x26;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Chas. 
Ruttan:  theatrical  teamster,  James  Mnfford.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.),  Republican 
(Thur.)    .    ..Hotels:  Getty,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  American. 

BROOKLYN,  700,000.  R.  R.,Long  Island  (connects  with  all  railroads  entering  New  York 
City).  Brooklyn  Theatre,  W.  A  McConnell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,000;  share  only. 
Size  of  stage  76x70;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  5rx40;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  22; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  65;  depth  under  stage,  16;  traps,  5;  musical  director, 
F.  W.  Petcherson;  scenic  artist,  Richard  Halley;  stage  carpenter,  T.  Walker;  bill  posters. 
Kenny  «fc  Murphy.  Newspapers:  daily.  Eagle,  advertising  rates,  per  line,  25c;  Times. 


240  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


NEW  - 


CHICAGO  OPERA  HOUSE, 

COR.    WASHINGTON   AND   CLARK  STREETS, 

CHICAGO,  ILL 


Entirely  Fire-Proof.     The  Finest  The- 
atre in  the  West. 


SEATING  CAPACITY  2,200. 


This  magnificent  temple  of  Drama  and  Opera,  the  largest, 
grandest  and  best  located  in  the  City  of  Chicago,  will  be  completed 
August  i,  1885. 

It  will  be  the  best  arranged  and  most  handsomely  appointed 
place  of  amusement  in  the  United  States. 

Address  all  communications  to 

JOHN    W.  NORTON, 

Grand  Opera  House,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY  -New  York.  241 

advertising  rates,  per  line,  12c;  Union,  advertising  rates,  per  line,  15c Hotels: 

Clarendon,  rates,  $1  to  S3;  Mansion,  $1  to  $3;  Pierrepont,  $2  to  $3. 

Grand  Opera  House,  Knowles  &  Morris,  managers;  seating  capacity,  2,150;  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  38x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  38x32;lheight  from  stage  to  grooves,  25; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  52;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  5;  number  sets  scenery, 
40;  musical  director,  Joseph  Ali;  scenic  artist,  R.  L.  Weed;  stage  carpenter,  George 
Sunder. 

Park  Theatre,  Col.  Wm.  E.  &  Walter  Z.  Sinn,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,900;  rental, 
share  only.  Size  of  stage,  69x71;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  42x34;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  21;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  68;  depth  under  stage,  17;  traps,  6;  number 
sets  scenery,  75;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  M.  Papst;  scenic  artist,  Henry  Meyer;  stage 
carpenter,  Jas.  H.  Thompson. 

Hyfle  &  Behman's  Theatre,  Hyde  &  Behman,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental, 
share  only;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  37x65;  size  [of  proscenium  opening,  30x26; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  19;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  44;  depth  under  stage, 
10;  traps,  3;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Julius  Vogler;  scenic  artist.  Jos.  De 
La  Harpe;  stage  carpenter,  Louis  Fernandez. 

Lee  Avenue  Academy  of  Music  (Brooklyn,  Eastern  District),  Berger  &  Price,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  2,000;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  40x65;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
34x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under 
stage,  12;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra,  Mark  Isaacson;  scenic 

artist,  George  Heister;  stage  carpenter,  John  Elfers;  bill  posters,  Kenny  &  Murphy 

Hotels:  Wall  House,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $3;  Bliss  Hotel,  special  rates,  $1  to  $2. 

Novelty  Theatre  (Brooklyn,  Eastern  District),  Theall  &  Williams,  managers;  Brooks  & 
Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,400;  share  only,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  26x27;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Peter 
Frank;  scenic  artist,  J.  R.  B.  Ayres;  stage  carpenter,  Thos.  Cary;  bill  poster,  Kenny  & 
Murphy;  theatrical  teamster,  F.  T.  Hill. 

Standard  Museum  and  Theatre,  John  W.  Holmes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,700;  rent 
or  share.  Size  of  stage,  40x75;  full  set  scenery. 

Brooklyn  Music  Hall,  Wm.  R.  Anderson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1.200;  rental,  one 
night  $150.  Size  of  stage,  25x35. 

Academy  of  Music,  E.  I.  Wies,  manager;  sealing  capacity,  2,000;  full  set  scenery. 

Athenaeum;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 

Gray's  Broadway  Theatre. 

Theatre  Comique. 

Waverly  Theatre. 

BUFFALO,  250,000.  R.  R.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  &Phila.;  Del.,  Lack.  &  Western;  Erie;  Grand 
Trunk;  L.  S.  &Mich.  Southern;  Mich.  Central;  N.Y.  C.  &  H.  R.;  N.Y.,  Chic.  &  St. 
Louis;  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  Buffalo.  Court  Street  Theatre,  J.  M.  Hill,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1.500;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  37x53;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  height,  I/ 
37,  width,  31 ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  45;  depth 
under  stage,  12;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  40;  leader  of  orchestra,  Emil  Wahle;  scenic 
artist,  Leon  Lempert;  stage  carpenter;  George  Thomas;  bill  poster,  C.  M.  Whitmild; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  50,000;  rates  per  sheet,  2c.;  theatrical  teamster, 
C.  M.  Miller.  Newspapers:  daily,  Courier,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  Express,  ad- 
vertising rates  per  inch,  $1;  Times,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  News,  advertising 

rates  per  inch,  $1;  Telegraph;  weekly.  Truth  (San.) Hotels:  Geneva,  special  rates, 

$2.50;  Tifft,  special  rates,  $2.50;  Mansion,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50;  United  States,  spe- 
cial rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50, 

Academy  of  Music,  Maech  Bros.,  managers;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representa- 
tives; seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  share  only;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  39^x59;  \f 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  35x40;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  21 ;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  9;  full  set  traps;  number  sets  scenery,  30;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Joseph  Kuhn;  scenic  artist,  Horace  N.  Smith;  stage  carpenter,  Thomas 
Duncan. 

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242  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Adelphi  Theatre,  Joe  Lang,  manager;  Beating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  share  only;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  30x28;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x28;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  5;  number  sets 
scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra.  Eugene  Schmidt;  scenic  artist,  E.  D.  Skillett;  stage  car- 
penter, Wm.  Dougherty, 

Bunnell's  Museum,  H.  A.  Bates,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600.  Size  of  stage,  20x34 ; 
leader  of  orchestra.  W.  Pastor. 

St.  James' Theatre,  C.  G.  Flint,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  one  night  $50; 
share  also 

Coliseum  Theatre,  Jerome  Stensil,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100. 
•/     Humphries'  Alhambra  Theatre  (variety),  J.  Humphries,  manager. 

CANAJOHARIE,  3,400.  R.  R  ,  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  Buffalo.  Nellis  Opera  Hall,  E.  Kellis 
&  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §15,  three  $35.  Size  of  stage, 

/       14x38;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  D.  G.  Campbell ;  theatrical  teamster,  Godfrey 
Brown.    Newspapers:  Courier  (Tn.),  Gazette Hotels:    Wagner,  regular  rates,   §2 

(special  also);  Nellis  Cottage. 

CANANDAIGUA,  7,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  Hudson  River;  Nor.Cen.  McKechnie  Op- 
era House,  Stuart  C.  McKechnie,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
three  $60;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  13x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  11x11;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14:  depth  under  stage,  5; 
^/  number  sets  scenery,  13;  leader  of  orchestra,  Fred  Remington;  stage  carpenter.  J.Pow- 
elson;  bill  poster,  Will  Melvin;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per 
sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Fletcher  &  Spencer.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Wed.),  ad- 
vertising rates  per  line,  10c.;  Times  (Th.).  10c;  Repository  (Fri.),  lOc Hotels:  Canan- 

daigna,  regular  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Webster,  $1  to  $1.50;  Masseth,  $1  to  $1.50. 
Kingsbury  Grand  Opera  House,  Sherman  Kingsbury,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000; 
rental,  one  night  §50,  three  $150;  license,  $4;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  37x63;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  24x35;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  24;  depth  under  stage,  16;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  Sut- 
ton;  scenic  artist,  D.  Flevel;  stage  carpenter,  F.  A.  Guild;  bill  poster, Opera  House. 

CANISTfiO,  2,400.  R.  R  ,  Erie.  Riddle  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $8; 
no  license;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  Ashley.  Newspaper:  Times  (Th.)  Ho- 
tels: Carter,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Canisteo. 

CANTON,  2,600.    R.  R.,jRome,  Watertown  &  Ogdensburg.    Town  Hall ;  seating  capacity, 

1,000;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  26x45;  number  sets 

./       scenery,  2;  bill  poster,  Tom  Smith;  theatrical  teamster,  Oscar  Brown.    Newspapers: 

Advertiser  (Th.),  Plaindealer  (Wed.) Hotels:    Hodskin,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  American,  Commercial. 

CAPE  VINCENT,  2,000.  R.R.,  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogden.  Opera  House,  S.  S.  Block, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  uight  $-20,  three  $45;  share  also,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  20x30 :  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  depth  under  stage, 
3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  leader  of  orchestra,  H.N.  Potter;  theatrical  team- 
ster, R.  Davis.  Newspaper  :  Eagle  (Th.) Hotels :  Rathbun,  special  rates,  $1;  Rail- 
road, special  rates,  $1. 

CARTHAGE,  5,500.    R.  R.,  TJtica  &  Black  River.     Carthage  Opera  House,  C.  J.  Clark, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  |800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license,  $2;  share  also; 

y  bill  poster,  E.  Bertram! ;  theatrical  teamster,  Jacob  Bartlett.    Newspaper:  Republican 

(Tu.) Hotels  :  Lewis,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  Ha'ch,  Peck,  Park. 

Mechanics  Hall,  Walsh  &  Myers,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night,  $10, 
three  $25;  license,  $2  to  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 

CATSKILL,  8,700.     R.  R.,  N.  Y.  C.  &  Hudson  River.     Mott  &  Gaylord's  Opera  House, 

,    Mott  &  Gaylord,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  12 

.  tickets.    Size  of  stage,   20x43;   number   sets   scenery,    10;  bill  poster,  Opera  Hanse. 

Newspapers:  daily,  Mail;  weekly,  Examiner  (Sat,),  Recorder  (Fri.) Hotels  :  Irving, 

regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also) ;    Gnnn's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also),  West- 
ern, Continental. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — New  York.  243 


CHESTER,  2,500  R  R.,  N.  Y,,  L.  E.  &  W.;  L.  &  Hudson.  Bodler  Opera  House,  R.  P. 
Conklie,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10.  Size  of  stage,  14x17; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x17;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  3 Hotel :  Howland,  special  rates.,  $1  to  $1.25. 

CLINTON,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Delaware  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.  Opera  House.  Newspaper: 
Courier  (Wed) Hotel  :  Clinton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

COHOCTON,  1,000.     R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western  ;    Erie.    Warner's  Opera 

House,  F.  C.  Cramer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500.    Newspaper:    Times  (Th.) 

Hotel :    Rowell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

COHOES,  25,000.    R.  R.,  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.;  Dela.  &  Hud  Canal  Co.    Cohoes  Opera  House, 
P.  J.  Callan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;   rental,  share  only;    license  included. 
Size  of    stage,  26x67}^;    depth  under  stage,  8;    number    sets  scenery,  12;    leader  of      I/ 
orchestra,    Prof.    Werner;  stage   carpenter,    Samuel    Wade;    bill    poster,    J.  Powers; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,500;    rates  per  sheet,  3c.;   theatrical  teamster, 

Chas.  Davis.    Newspapers:    daily,  News,  Dispatch;   weekly,  Regulator  (Sun.) 

Hotel :    Harmony,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Egbert's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Harmony  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700. 

COOPERSTOWN,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Cooperstown  &  Susquehanna  Valley.  Brown's  Opera 
House,  E.  E.  Jarvis,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15  to  $20;  license, 
$3.  Size  of  stage,  23x50;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical 
teamster,  J.  F.  Mitchell.  Hotels:  Ballard,  Central. 

CORNING,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Corning,  Cowanesque&  Antrim;  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  West- 
ern; Erie.     Washington  Hall,  Kimb&ll  &  Todd,  managers;    seating   capacity,  1,000;      V 
rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $2  to  $3.    Size  of  stage,  20x30;  fair  stock 

scenery;  bill  poster,  T.  Argue.    Newspapers:    Democrat  (Wed.),  Journal  (Th.) 

Hotels  :    Dickenson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Globe,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also);  Barry. 

Barry  Opera  House,  David  Barry,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night  $25  ; 
fair  stock  scenery. 

CORTLAND,  7,200.    R.  R.,  E.,  C.  &N.;  Del.,  Lack.  &  West.    Taylor  Opera  House,  E.  D. 
Mallery,    manager ;    seating    capacity,    920 ;     rental,    share    only,    license   included. 
Size  of  stage,  22x36  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,          , 
12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2;  number  sets      V 
scenery,  7;  leader  of  orchestra,  B.  R.  Webster;  bill  poster,  Claude  Pelham;  number  of 
sheets  can   accommodate,   400;    theatrical   teamster,  J.  Gillett  &  Co.      Newspapers: 
Democrat  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  line;  Standard  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per 

line;  News  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  line Hotels:    Cortland,  special  rates, 

$1.25  to  $1.50 ;  Arnold,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

CUBA,  3,400.    R.  R.,  Bradford,  Eldred  &  Cuba;  Buffalo,  New  York  &  Philadelphia;  Erie. 

Palmer  Hall,  J.  Palmer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,       v 
$3.    Size  of  stage,  20x25;  number  sets  scenery,  5  ;  bill  poster,  William  Henderson;  the- 
atrical teamster,  F.  Chamberlain.    Newspaper:  Patriot  (Fri,) Hotels:  Cuba,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Western. 

DANSVILLE,  6,700.    R.  R,,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western;  Erie.    Opera  House,  Dyer 

Brothers,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $12;  license,  $3.    Size  of         V 
stage,  20x30;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  M.  Boughton;  theatrical  teamster,  John 

Dick.    Newspapers:  Advertiser  (Th.),Breez 3  (Tu.),  Express  (Th.) Hotels:  Hyland, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Allen,  Clinton. 
Union  Hall:  John  Hyland,  manager. 

DEPOSIT,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Erie.    Burrows  Hall,  E.  T.   Burrows,  manager;  seating  capacity, 

4CO;  rental,  one  night  $4,  three  $10;  license,  $2.    Size  of  stage,  16x49;  no  scenery;  bill       ^ 

.      poster,  Darius  Valentine.    Newspaper:  Courier  (Sat.) Hotels:  Oquaga,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also) ;  Western. 
Oquaga  Hall;  H.  W.  Wilcox,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400.    Size  of  stage,  16x40. 


244 


HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


St.    Nicholas     Hotel, 

CUMBERLAND,    MD. 


First-Class  Only.  Rates,  82  per  Day.  Leading  Hotel  of  the  City.  Centrally  Located. 
Lighted  Throughout  with  Electricity.  Newly  refurnished.  Special  Inducements  to  The- 
atrical Parties.  Headquarters  for  Commercial  Travelers.  First-class  Accommodations. 
Splendid  Bar  and  Pool  Koom. 

Addres^ :  A.  J.  KUHN,  Proprietor.  Cumberland,  Md. 

> 

STANDISH   HOUSE, 


DETROIT,  MICH. 


3   8 


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30  First-class  Rooms,  with   Board,    Single, 

$1.25  per  day;  Double,  $1. 
30  Good  Rooms,  with  Board,  Single,  $1  per 

day;  Double,  $6  per  week. 


25  Good  Roomo,  with  Board,  Single,  $6  per 

week;  Double,  $5  per  week. 
Washing,  75  cents  per  dozen. 

WE  GUARANTEE  SATISFACTION. 


We  also  grate f idly  thank  the  Profession  for  past  favors. 

LEW.  B.  CLARK,  Manager. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — New  York.  245 

DUNKIRK,  10,000.  R.  R.,  L.  S.  &  M.  8.;  N.  Y.,  L.  E.  &  W.;  D.  A.  V.  &  P.  Opera  House, 
Frank  Gilbert,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  41x43;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x25;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  5;  number  sets  // 
scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  F.  W.  Krafft:  stage  carpenter,  W.  Ellis;  bill  poster, 
William  Rundel;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  350;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamster,  P.  H.  Murphy.  Newspapers,  daily:  Observer,  advertising  rates,  20c.  per  line; 
weekly;  Journal  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  $2  to  §3,  per  inch;  Advertiser,  (Th.),  advertis- 
ing rates,  $2  per  inch Hotels:  Hurlbert,  regular  rates,  $1.50;  Erie,  regular  rates, 

$1.50;  Eastern,  regular  rates,  §2;  St.  James,  regular  rates,  gl  to  $2. 

ELM1RA,  30T000.  R.  R.,  Lack.  &  Western;  El.  Cort.  &  Northern;  Ene;  Tioga;  North- 
ern Central.  N.  E.  Bardwell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,550;  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  48x75;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery,  33;  leader  of  j/ 
orchestra,  Charles  Suigerhoff;  stage  carpenters,  Matt  Lockwood  &  John  Brown;  bill 
poster,  W,  E.  Bardwell;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  5,008;  theatrical  teamsters, 
George  H.  Colton,  jr.,  &  Bro.  Newspapers:  daily,  Advertiser,  Gazette;  weekly,  Tele- 
gram (Sun.),  Tidings  (Sun.) Hotels:  Rathbun,  special  rates,  $1.75;  Wycoff,  special 

rates,  $1.25;  Delavan,  Frazer. 

Academy  of  Music,  S.  T.  Reynolds,  manager;  seating  capacity,  90D:    rental,  one  night  $25, 
three  §55;  full  set  scenery. 

Stancliff  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

FJSHKILL,  8,700.    R.  R.,  N.  Y.  &  New  England.     Fishkill  Opera  House,  W.  H.  Robinson, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $3;  share  also,      * 
Size  of  stage,  15x17;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  George  Schofield.     Newspaper: 

Standard  (Sat.) Hotel ;  Mont  Julian,  regular  rates  §2  (special  also.) 

Swift's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

FLUSHING,  8,700.    R.  R.,  Long  Island.    Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one       ^/ 

night  $10  to  $22;    no  license;    bill  poster,  Marks.     Newspapers:  daily,  Journal, 

Times Hotels:  Flushing,  Simmonds'. 

FORT  EDWARD,  5,000.     R.  R.,  Delaware  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.    Bradley's  Opera  House         / 
C.  W.  Bowtell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $18;  license,  S3;  share      ' 
also;    bill  poster,  W.  E.  Tucker;    theatrical  teamster,  Charles  Finn.      Newspapers : 
Gazette  (Fri.);  Advertiser  (Wed.) Hotels:  St.  James.  Eldridge,  Milliman. 

FORT  PLAIN,  3,700.    R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River;  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  Buffalo. 

Fritcher  Opera  House,  A.  P.  Fritcher,  manager;    seating  capacity.  1,000;  rental,  one      y 
night  $35,  three  $45;  license,  tickets;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  W.  D.  Irwim. 

Newspapers:  Register  (Fri.);  Standard  (Wed.) Hotels:  Zoller,  Montgomery  Hall, 

Union  Hall. 

FREDONIA,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Dunkirk,  Alleghany  Valley  &  Pittsbnrg.    Union  Hall,  Frank  G.       / 
Stone,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,   one  night,  $15.  three  $35;    no  license;     V 
share  also.    Size  of  stage.  24x30;  number  sets  scenery  6;   bill  poster,  Lewis  Henry; 

thea  rical  teamster,  George  W.  Sisson.    Newspaper:  Censor  (Wed.) Hotels:  Park, 

Pemberton. 

FRIENDSHIP,  2,000.    R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  L.  E.  &  W.;  Lackawanna  &  Pittsburg.    Academy  Hall, 

J.  V.  Price,  manager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $12;  share  also;  license       ^ 
included:  Size  of  stage,  20x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x25  ;  height  from  stage  to        " 
grooves,9;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  8  ;   billposter,  A.  Worden;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  303:  rates  per 
sheet.  3c,;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  McGnnn.  •  Newspaper:    Register  (Wed.),  advertising 
rates,  lOc.per  line . . .  .Hotels:  American,  special  rates,  $1.59:  Mansion,  special  rates.  $1.50- 

FULTON,  7,500.  R.  R.,N.  Y.  &  West.;  Del.,  Lack.  &  West.  Stephens'  Opera  House,  John 
J.  Stephens,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $100;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x35;  number  sets 
scenery,  0;  scenic  artist,  Searay;  bill  posters,  Youngs  Brothers.  Newspapers:  Times 


246  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

(Wed.),  Patriot  (Fri.),  Observer  (Sat.) Hotels:  Lewis,  special  rates,  $1  to  §1.50; 

Clark,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Johnson,  special  rates,  $1,50. 

Nichols'  Hall,  S.  B.  Mead,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three 
$25;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  20x25;  number  sets  scenery,  4. 

GENESEO,  2,500.  R.  K.,  Erie.  Concert  Hall;  seating  capacity,  7CO;  rental,  one  night.  $12. 
Size  of  stage,  14x25;  bill  poster,  George  Johnson.  Newspaper :  Republican  (Th.)  Citizen 
(Sat.) Hotels:  Wallace,  American,  Globe. 

GENEVA,  7,500.  K.  R.,  Geneva  &  Lyons;  Geneva,  Ithaca  &  Sayre;  N.  Y.  C.  &  Hud.  River. 
Linden  Hall,  M.  W.  Hemlup,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  bill  poster,  George  Stroupe. 

Newspapers:    Advertiser  (Tu.),  Asteroid  (Fri.),  Courier  (Wed.) Hotels:  Franklin, 

American. 

GLEN  COVE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Long  Island.  Continental  Hall,  F.  B.  Palmer,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12;  three  $30.  Size  of  stage,  15x40;  number  sets- 
scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Tuttle  Dayton;  theatrical  teamster,  Titus.  Newspaper:  daily, 
Gazette Hotel :  Snediker's,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

GLENS  FALLS,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Branch,  Del.  &  Hud.  Canal  Co.  Glens  Falls  Opera  House, 
Glens  Falls  Opera  House  Co,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share 
only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  36x62;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  32x30;  depth 
under  stage,  17;  bill  posters,  P.  P.  Braley  &  Co.;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  550; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Goodwin  &  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Star, 
Times;  weekly,  Messenger  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  line;  Republican  *Tu.),  ad- 
vertising rates,  50c.  per  line Hotels  :  Rockwell,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $1.75;  Ameri- 
can, special  rates,  $1.50  to  $1.75. 

Little's  Opera  House,  Colvin  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,030;  rental,  one  night 
$15;  share  also. 

GLOVERSVILLE,  20,000,  (within  four  mile  radius.)  R.R.Fonda,  Johnstown  &  Glovers- 
ville.  Memorial  Hall,  A.  J.  Kasson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  share  onlyr 
Size  of  stage,  33x43;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves; 
16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  Charles  Hildreth ;  scenic  artist,  George  Canham;  stage 
carpenter,  Theodore  Foster;  bill  poster,  Olin  Sutliff;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamster,  James  Hanley.  Newspapers:  daily,  Critic;  weekly,  Intelligencer  (Th.),  adver- 
tising rates,  $2  per  inch;  Standard  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  $2  per  inch Hotels: 

Windsor,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Alvord,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Burlington,, 
special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

Mason  Opera  House,  John  Mason,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $12.50, 
three  $30.  Size  of  stage,  20x28;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

Electric  Choral  Union  Hall,  C.  G.  Alvord,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night 
$10,  three  $30.  Size  of  stage,  21x25;  number  sets  scenery  7. 

GOUVERNEUR,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogdensburg.  Union  Hall,  C.  H. 
Bourne,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $48;  license,  $<J 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  21x36;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Eugene  Campbell; 
theatrical  teamster,  Henry  Caul.  Newspapers:  Free  Press  (Wed  ),  Herald  &  Times  (Th.). 
Hotels:  Fuller,  Van  Buren,  Spencer 

GOWANDA,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Erie,  Buffalo  &  Suspension  Bridge.    Torrance  Opera  House,  J. 

S.  Torrance,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,400.  Newspaper;  Enterprise  (Fri.) Hotel; 

Gowanda,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

HAVANA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Northern  Central.  Cook's  Academy,  C.  W.  Burrows,  manager 
Newspapers:  Journal  (Sat.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotel:  Montour. 

HERKIMER,  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River  :  N.  Y.,  W.  Sh.  &  B.;  Herkimer,  New- 
port &  Poland.  Fox  Opera  House,  Chas.  J.  Fox,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ; 
rental,  one  night  $20  to  $25  ;  license,  11  tickets.  Size  of  stage,  25x25  ;  number  sets 

scenery,  18;  bill  poster,  C.  F.  Dockstader.     Newspaper:  Democrat  (Wed.) Hotel  : 

Waverley,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


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HOLLEY,  1,0:0.  R.  R  ,  N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River.  Newton  Hal),  H.  G.  Newton, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $18  ;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  16x20  ;  number  sets  scenery,  6  ;  bill  poster,  Lloyd  T.  Pierce.  Newspaper :  Stand- 
ard (Th.) Hotel:  Mansion. 

HOMER,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Syracrnse,  Binghain.  &  N.  Y.  Keator  Opera  House,  Jacob  Metzger 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35  ;  license,  |3.  Size  of 
stage,  22x49  ;  size  of  proscenium  openii  g,  £0x28  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  22  ; 
depth  under  stage,  4 ;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  stage  carpenter,  Fred.  K. 
Wright ;  bill  poster,  Opera  House  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  100  ;  rates  per 
sheet,  4c.  ;  theatrical  teamster,  G.  W.  Fraizer.  Newspaper  :  Republican  (Th.),  adver- 

.tiBing  rates,  $3.50  per  quarter  column Hotels:    Windsor,  special  rates,  $1.25; 

Monsoon's,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

HORNELLSVILLE,  15,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  L.  E.  &  W.;  Leh.  Val.  Shattuck  Opera  House, 
Wagner  &  Reis,  managers  (Bradford,  Pa.);  seating  capacity,  1,350;  rental,  share 
only  ;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  40x58  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x34  ; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  50  ;  depth 
under  stage,  11 ;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  R.  Arms;  stage  carpen- 
ter, G.  W.  Hassinger  ;  bill  poster,  Opera  House  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
1,000  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  ;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  Dugan.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Times, 

advertising  rates,  15c.  per  line  ;    Tribune,  advertising  rates,  20c.  per  lice Hotels  : 

Oeborne,  regular  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Nichols,  regular  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;   Delaven,  regular 
lates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

HOOSAC  FALLS,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Troy  &  Boston;  Boston,  Hoosac  Tunnel  &  Western. 
Woods  Hall,  E.  R.  Westerbiook,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
three  $60;  license,  $4;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  16x34;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
10J^xl9;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  9;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14;  depth  under 
stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Mr.  Moon;  bill  poster,  Mr. 

Brown;  theatrical  teamsters,  E.  Leonard.  &  Son.  Newspaper:  Standard (Fri ) Hotels: 

Wallace,  Commercial. 

HUDSON,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Albany;  N.  Y.C.  &  Hud.  River.  Hudson  Opera  House, 
Alcott  &  Lisk,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1.000;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75;  share 
also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x50;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  E.  R. 
Groat;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Benzie.  Newspapers:  daily,  Register,  Republican. 

Hotels:  Worth,  regular  rates,    |2  (special  also);  St.   Charles,  regular   rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Central,  Waldron. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  tickets.  Size  ef 
stage,  25x75;  no  scenery. 

ILION,  5,200.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  C.  &  Hud.  Riv.;  N.  Y.  West  Sh.  &  Baffalo.  Thomas  Opera 
House,  J.  F.  Thomas,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,(00;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75; 
share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x50;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster, 

Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Frank  Reese.    Newspaper:  Citizen  (Fri.) Hotels: 

Osgood,  Central,  National. 

ITHACA,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  Western ;  Lehigh  Valley  ;  Caynga  Lake  ;  Elmira, 
Cortland  &  Northern.  Wilgus  Opera  House,  H.  L.  Wilgus,  manager  ;  seating  capacity, 
1.080;  rental,  one  night  $45;  license  yearly  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  26x48;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  24x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  2;  number  sets  sceuery,  14;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, Mr.  Harris;  stage  carpenter,  A.  S.  Cowles;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  sheets 
can  accommodote,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Chas.  Ingersoll.  News, 
papers:  daily,  Journal,  Democrat,  Sun;  weekly,  Era  (Fri.),  Journal  (Th.),  Ithacan  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Ithaca,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Clinton,  special  rates,  $1  50  to  $2;  Tomp- 

kins,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Martin,  special  rates,  $1. 

Cornell  Library  Hall,  D.  F.  Finch,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ;  rental,  one  night  $15. 
Size  of  stage,  16x26. 

Academy  of  Music,  Joseph  Gobay,  manager. 

Journal  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 


248  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

JAMAICA,  4,200.  R.  R.,  Long  Island.  Opera  House,  Elijah  Nostrand,  manager  ;  seating 
capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  §16;  no  license;  number  sets  scenery,  9 ;  bill  poster, 
Chas.  Wood;  theatrical  teamster,  William  Hendrickson.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Tu.), 

Standard  (Sat.) Hotel:  Jamaica . 

Town  Hall,  Starr  Edwards,  manager. 

JAMESTOWN,  11,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y. ,  P.  &  O. ;  Dunkirk  &  Titusville.  Allen's  Opera  House, 
A.  E.  Allen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  40x90;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  36x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
l/  gingloft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  26;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, Prof.  Wilbur;  scenic  artist,  Horace  N.  Smith ;  stage  carpenter,  Gns  De  Laine;  bill 
poster,  A.  E.  Allen;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  600;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  the- 
atrical teamster,  J.  Green.  Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  Messenger;  weekly,  Standard 
(Fri.),  Democrat  (Wed.)  —  Hotels:  Opera,  special  ra'es,  §1;  Weeks',  special  rates,  §1.25; 
Sherman,  special  rates,  §1.50. 

JOHNSTOWN,  6,000.    R.  R.,  Fonda,  Johnstown  &  Gloversville.    Kennedy's  Opera  House, 

E.  Kennedy,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  §15;  license,  §3;  share 

,/    also.    Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  E.  M.  Brown;  theatrical 

teamster, E.  M.  Brown.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Wed.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels: 

Johnston,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also),  Longfleld,  Harden. 

KEESEVILLE,  2,700.    Association  Hall,  C.  M.  Boynton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  461 ; 
rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $22;  license,  §1  to  §3.    Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets 
^/     scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  T.  E.  Beaumont.    Newspaper:  Republican  (Th.) Hotel:  Adi- 
rondack, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

KINGSTON,  20,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  W.  Sh.  &  B.;  Ulster  &  Delaware;  Walkill  Valley.  Music 
Hall,  Dubois  &  Nichols,  managers:  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  §35,  three 
$75;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  28x42;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  W. 
H.  Freer;  theatrical  teamsters.  Winter  Bros.  Newspapers:  daily,  Freeman,  Leader; 

weekly,  Argus  (Wed.) Hotels:  Eagle,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Kingston, 

regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Mansion. 

Washington  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

Vorhees'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  900. 

Samson's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,150. 

Opera  House. 

LANSINGBURGH,  8,000;    R.  R.,  Troy  &  Boston.    Concert  Hall,  H.  S.  Dickson,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §25,  licease  included.  Size  of  stage,  28x46;  leader 
j/      of   orchestra,  Irvin  Hyatt;  stage  carpenter,  Sandholt;    bill  poster,  J.   Caswell:    the- 
atrical teamsters,  Vanderhejden  &  Morse.      Newspaper:    Courier  (Fri.) Hotels: 

American,  Phoenix. 

LE  ROY.  R.  R.,  Erie;  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.  Maloney.Hall,  John  Maloney,  'manager;  seating 
capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  §to;  license,  §2  to  §3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
15x22;  number  sets  rcenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Billy  Carey;  theatrical  teamster,  Jake  King. 

Newspapers:  Gazette  (Wed.),  Courier  (Fri.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels:  Lampson,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Collins,  Eagle. 

LITTLE  FALLS,  7,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.;  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  Buffalo.  Opera 
House;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  bill  poster,  John  Fleming;  theatrical  teamster.  John 

./  Dooley.    Newspapers:  News  (Fri.),  Journal  &  Courier  (Tu.).  Hotel:  Girvan,  regular 

rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Metropolitan,  regular  rates,  §2  to  §2.59;  Hinchman,  Bradford, 
Cottage,  Grand  Central. 

Skinner  Opera  House,  S.  A.  Skinner,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night 
$30;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  30x50;  full  set  scenery. 

LiyONIA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Erie.  Prescott  Hall,  E.  R.  Bolles,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500; 
rental,  one  night  §10,  three  $25;  license,  6  tickets.  Size  of  stage,  16x24;  number  sets 

scpnery,  6;    bill  poster,  H.  H.  Ray.    Newspaper:    Gazette  (Fri.) Hotels  :  Livonia, 

Commercial,  Church. 


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LOCKPORT.  14,000.  R.R.,Erie;  N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River.  Hodge's  Opera  House,  John 
Hodge,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity, 
2,000;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $100,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  35x33;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth  under  stage,  7; 
number  sets  ecenery,  15;  bill  poster,  Jas.  H.  Staats;  theatrical  teamster,  Rupert  Pickles' 

Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  News,  Union Hotels:  American,  special  rates,    $1.50; 

Judson,  $1.50. 

Arcade  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

LOWVILLE,  3,700.  R.  R.,  Utica  &  Black  River.  Roscoe  Opera  House,  George  Sherwood, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  no  license;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  33x16;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  George  Sherwood;  theatrical 
teamster,  L.  S.  Andrus.  Newspapers:  Journal  and  Republican  (Th.),  Democrat  (Wed.), 
Times  (Th.) Hotels:  Kellogg,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central,  Barr's,  Camp- 
bell. 

LYONS,  6,300.  R.  R.,  Geneva  &  Lyons;  N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River;  N.  Y.,  West  Shore 
&  Buff .  Parshall  Memorial  Hall,  Dwight  &  Chamberlain,  managers;  seating  capacity, 
1,000;  rental,  one  night  $50;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  35x57;  number 
sets  scenery,  24;  bill  poster,  manager  of  Hall;  theatrical  teamster,  Robert  Smith.  News- 
papers: Grin  and  Bear  It  (Sat.),  Republican  (Th.),  Press  (Wed) Hotels:  Congress 

Hall,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Graham,  National,  Lyons. 
Tower's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

MALONE,  8,500.    R.  R.,  Ogdensburg  &  Lake  Champlain.    Lawrence  Opera  House,  A.  H.          / 
Merritt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;    license,  $5;       y 
share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  M.  B.  Cheesebro; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Jones  &  Martin.     Newspapers:  Gazette  (Fri.),  Palladium  (Th.) 

Hotels  :    Ferguson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Hogle,  Elmwood. 

Concert  Uall,  James  S.  Amsden,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night $15, 
three  $33;  license,  $2.50;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

MARYVILLE,  2,300.    R.  R.,  Lake  Chautauqua.    Bemus  Opera  House,  Dr.  R.  F.  Curtis.      •/ 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  $15.    Size  of  stage,  15x30; 
number  sets  scenery,  5.    Newspaper:  Sentinel Hotels:  Chant,  Mary ville. 

MATTEAWAN,  3,200.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  &  New  Eng. ;  Newburg,  Dutchess  &  Conn.  Music  Hall, 
Samuel  K.  Philips,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night,  $8;  no  license. 
Bill  poster,  Geo.  Schofleld.  Newspapers :  Journal  (Th.) Hotel:  Deddle. 

MAYVJLLE,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Buffalo,  New  York  &  Philadelphia.    May  ville  Opera  House, 

Kibbe,  Bly  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8,  two  $14;  share          / 
also.    Size  of  stage,  12x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from   stage  to  rig-       V 
ging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Will. 
Dean;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  H.  Flagler.   Newspapers:  Era  (Mon.),  Sentinel,  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Mayville,  specialties,  $1;  Odell,  special  rates,  $1;  Baujeau,  special  rates, 

85c. 

MECHANICVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Boston,  Hoosac  Tunnel  &  Western;  Delaware  & 
Hudson.  Crosby  Opera  House,  C .  F.  Crosby,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental, 
one  night  $40;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x25;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  13^;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15^: 
depth  under  stage,  6;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  E. 
Andrews;  scenic  artist,  Charles  Huest;  stage  carpenter,  A.  M.  Waite;  bill  posters,  P.  H. 
Reeves  &  Co.;  theatrical  teamster,  Charles  Patrick.  Newspapers:  daily,  Troy  Times; 

weekly,  Mercury  (Fri.) Hotels:jSmith's,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Burnop,  special 

rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Hart,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

Town  Hall,  Jairus  Pratt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8.    Size  of 
stage;  9x38;  fair  stock  scenery. 

MEDINA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Niagara  Falls  Branch  of  N.  Y.  Central  &  H  R.  Bent's  Opera  House, 
Fred  J.  Gates,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  share  also; 
license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  23x26;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x36;  height  from  stage  to 


250  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

The  Calhoun  Printing  Co. 

HARTFORD,    CONN., 

IS    THE     MOST     THOROUGHLY     EQUIPPED 

PRTING  HOUSE 


THE    WORLD. 

Employing  the  Best  Artists,   the  Largest  Corps  of  Engravers,  and 
the  most  experienced  men  in  the  business  ;  producing  the  finest 

DRAMATIC,     MINSTREL,    VARIETY,     CIRCUS    AND    AMUSEMENT     PRINTING 
IN    THE    MOST   ARTISTIC    MANNER. 

Our  close  attention  to  orders,  and  a  continued  and  practical  ex- 
perience of  Twenty-Six  years,  enables  us  to  understand  the  wants 
of  the  profession,  and  has  gained  for  this  house  a  reputation  second 
to  none  for  promptness  in  filling  and  shipping  orders. 


H.  &  C.  KOEVOETS, 

ENGRA  VERb 

ON  WOOD,  STEEL  AND  COPPER. 


Artistic  Engraving  of  Portraits,  Landscapes,  Buildings, 
Machinery,  Furniture,  Fashions,  Lettering,  etc.,  for  Books,  Cata. 
logues,  Newspapers,  Letterheads,  Invitations,  Cards,  Circulars,  etc- 

PORTRAITS  ON  STEEL  A  SPECIALTY. 
Estimates  and  specimens  furnished  on  application. 


183  BROADWAY,  NEW  YORK. 


THEATKE  DIRECTORY— New  York.  251 

grooves,  12}^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14>£;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1 ;  num- 
b-.r  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  Swett:  stage  carpenter,  John  Swobe;  bill 
poster,  Opera  House;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  400;  rate  per  sheet,  4c.;  theat- 
rical teamster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers :  daily,  Times,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  75c. : 
weekly,  Tribune  (Th.),  lOc.  per  line,  $1  per  inch;  Register  (Th.),  '  lOc.  per  line,  $1  per 
inch.  Hotels:  Hart,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Bancroft,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

MEXICO,  8,200.    R.  R.,  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogdensburg.    Town  Hall,  D.  Boyd,  manager;        ,/ 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  tickets.    Size  of  stage,  30x28;  no 
scenery;  bill  poster,  John  Dididier.     Newspaper:  Independent   (Th.1.     Hotels:  Boyd, 
Mexico. 

MIDDLEPORT,  1,300.  R.  R.,N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.  Opera  House;  bill  poster,  Opera  House. 
Newspaper:  Mail  (Sat.)-  Hotels:  Pierce,  Vernon. 

MIDDLETOWN,  10,500.  R.  R.,  N.  Y  ,  L.  E.  &  West.;  N.  Y.,  Ont.  &  West.;  N.  Y.,  S. 
&  W.  Bull's  Opera  House.  Albert  Bull,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one 
night  $35,  three  $95;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  28x45;  size  of  proscenium  c pen- 
ing,  12x15;  height  from  fctage  to  grooves,  12;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  3;  rfnmber 
sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  Charles  E.  Snarpe;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
300;  rates  per  theet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  S.  Redfleld.  Newspapers:  daily.  Press, 

Argus Hotels:    Grand    Central,    regular  rates,    $2  (special  also);    Commercial, 

Russell. 

MORAVIA,  2,200.  R.  R.,  Southern  Central.  Peacock's  Opera  House,  Titus  &  Townsend, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rent  or  share;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  20x25;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  6;  bill  posters,  Arnold  Bros.  Newspapers:  Republican  (Th.),  Register 
(Fri.) Hotel:  Goodrich,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MOUNT  MORRIS,  5,000.    R.  R.,  New  York  &  Phila.;  Del.,  Lack.  &  Western;  Erie.    Liv- 
ingstone Hall;  D.  W.  Bacon,  manager ;  seating  capacity,   1,000;  rental,  one  night  $10, 
three  $24:  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  16x24;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  William  Hading; 
theatrical  teamsters,  McAvilly  &  Gamble.    Newspapers  :  Enterprise  (Sat.),  Union  (Th.), 
Hotels:  Scoville,  Eagle,  American,  Dodge. 

NEWARK,  4,500.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  Hud.  Riv.;  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  Buff.  Washington 
Hall,  D.  L.  Ford, manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  onenight$10  three  $30;  license, 
ten  tickets;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x23;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  <"  has. 
Harrington;  theatrical  teamster,  F.  S.  Parks.  Newspapers:  Courier  (Th.),  Union  (Sat.) 
Hotel :  Newark,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

NEWBURG,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Erie  (Newburg  branch);  Newburg,  Dnt.  &  Ct:  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.R., 
by  ferry  from  Fishkill;  N.  Y.  &  N.  E.,  by  ferry  from  Fithkill  Landing.  Newburg  Opera 
House,  Wm.  D.  Dickey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  $90;  y 
share  also;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  17x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x18;  height 
above  grooves,  14;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps.  1;  bill  poster,  George  Gaidner;  number 
sheets  can  accommodate,  400;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Lewis  H. 

O'Brien.    Newspapers:   daily,  Journal,  Register Hotels:  United  States,  special 

rate^,  $1  50  to  $1.75;  Merchants',  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $1.75;  Orange,  $1.40  to  $1.50. 

NEWPORT,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Herkimer,  Newport  &  Poland.  Newport  Opera  House,  Will.  H. 
Switzer,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600,  rental,  one  night  $15  ;  license,  $5;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  15x20;  number  sets  scenery,  5  ;  bill  poster,  J.  H.  Willoughby  ;  theatrical 

teamster,  James  P.  Kanon.     Newspaper:     Register  (Sat.) Hotels:     Inghram, 

Hawkins. 

NEW  ROCHELLE,  6,000.      R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  New  Haven  &  Hartford.     Town  Hall  ;  seating 

capacity,  700  ;  rental,  one  night  $15  ;  no  license  ;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x40  ;  no        |/ 
scenery  ;  bill  poster,  Edward  Kelly  ;    theatrical  teamster,  Miller  Bownet.    Newspapers : 

Pioneer   (Sat),  Press  (Sat.) Hotels:     LeRoy,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also); 

Hugutnot. 


252  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

NEW  YORK,  1,300,000.  R.  R.,  Central  New  Jersey;  Erie;  Del.,  Lack.  &  Western;  Long 
Island;  N.  Y.  &  Long  Branch;  N.  Y.  &  Greenwood  Lake;  N.  J.  &  N.  Y.;  New  Jersey 
South.;  N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River;  N.  Y.  City  &  Northern;  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  H.;  N. 
Y.,  Susq.  &  Western;  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  Buffalo;  Pennsylvania;  etc.,  etc. 

Academy  of  Music,  Academy  of  Music  Co.,  managers;  Aug.  L.  Brown,  president;  H.  R. 
Le  Roy,  secretary  and  treasurer;  Andrew  J.  Murphy,  assistant  secretary  aud  treasurer 
and  superintendent;  seating  capacity,  2,500;  rental,  one  night  $250.  Size  of  stage, 
70x84;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  46x48;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  24;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  78;  depth  under  stage,  10;  musical  directors,  Signor  Arditi, 
Theodore  Thomas,  etc.;  scenic  artist,  Charles  Fox;  stage  carpenter,  C.  E.  Lange. 

Bijou  Opera  House,  Miles  &  Barton,  lessees  and  managers. 

Casino,  Rudolph  Aronson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200.  Devoted  to  the  production  of 
comic  opera. 

Comedy  Theatre,  H.  M.  Valentine,  manager;  James  A.  Hamilton,  treasurer;  seating  capa- 
city, 700;  traps,  2;  musical  director,  Joyce;  advertising  agent,  A.  A.  McDonald  :  stage 
carpenter,  John  A.  Martin;  gas  engineer,  Fred.  Kinzler. 

Daly's  Theatre,  Augustin  Daly,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  musical  director,  Henry 
Widmer;  scenic  artist,  James  Roberts;  stage  carpenter,  James  Tait. 

Fifth  Avenue  Theatre,  John  Stetson,  manager,  seating  capacity,  1,200.  Si?e  of  stage, 
45^x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  29x28;  musical  director,  Charles  Puerner;  scenic 
artist,  H.  L.  Reid;  stage  carpenter,  Daniel  Shea. 

Fourteenth  Street  Theatre,  Samuel  Colville,  lessee  and  sole  manager;  James  T.  Maguire, 
treasurer;  Alexander  Fitzgerald,  stage  manager;  Henry  E.  Hoyt  &  Bro.,  scenic  artists; 
A.  D.  Peck,  machinist;  Joseph  D.  Wray,  master  of  properties  ;  Richard  Francis,  gas 
engineer;  Mr.  Henry  Puerner,  musical  director;  J.  W.  Rosenquest,  manager's  assistant. 

Grand  Opera  House,  Henry  E.  Abbey,  lessee  &  manager;  Wm.  W.  Tillotson,  acting  man- 
ager; John  H.  Bones,  treasurer;  Myron  B.  Rice,  assistant  treasurer;  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  71x65;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  35x38;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  22;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  51;  depth  under  stage,23;  full  set  traps;  complete  sets  scenery; 
musical  director,  Albert  Anderson;  stage  manager,  W.  H.  Flohr;  scenic  artist,  Thomas 
Weston;  mister  machinist,  H.  Weaver;  property  master,  J.  S.  Ellick;  gas  engineer, 
James  Stewart,  Jr.;  doorkeeper,  S.  D.  Singleton;  advertising  agent,  J.  H.  Geary. 

Lyceum  Theatre,  and  Lyceum  Theatre  School  of  Acting;  director  of  theatre,  Steele  Mackaye; 

K  director  of  school,  Franklin  Sargent;  business  director,  Gnstave  Frohman;  secretary, 
Charles  MacGeachy. 

Madison  Square  Theatre,  proprietors  and  managers,  M.  H.  Mallory  &  Co. 

Metropolitan  Opera  House,  Metropolitan  Opera  House  Company,  managers;  secretary  and 
treasurer,  Edmund  C.  Stanton;  superintendent,  A.  A.  Arment;  musical  director  and  con- 
ductor, Dr.  Leopold  Damrosch;  leader  of  orchestra,  Herr  Renhard  Richter;  chorus  mas- 
ters, Herr  Lund,  Herr  Rechelt ;  stage  manager,  Herr  Wilhelm  Hock ;  stage  carpenter, 
Gifford;  scenic  artist,  Fox;  property  master,  Bradwell;  wardrobe  mistress,  Miss  Berg ; 
parruquier,  C.Meyer;  costumers,  Herr  Riteroth  (Brunswick),  L.  Stern  (Berlin);  armorer, 
Bradwell;  music  librarian,  Russel;  orchestra  manager,  Kayser;  director  of  stage  band, 
Leypold;  prompter,  Mrs.  Buschmann. 

Mt.  Morris  Theatre,  Jno.  W.  Hamilton,  manager. 

New  Park  Theatre,  Frank  B.  Murtha,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,800;  Size  of  stage, 
40x100;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  ioft,  60 ;  depth  under  stage,  8  ;  scenic  artists,  Fox  &  Schaffer; 
stage  carpenter,  Jas.  A.  Curwood. 

Niblo's  Garden,  John  J.  Poole  &  E.  G.  Gilmore,  managers;  seating  capacity,  2,250;  share 
only.  Size  of  stage,  49x76;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  37x46;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  32;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  62;  depth  under  stage,  86;  musical  di- 
rector or  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  W.  Hoffman;  scenic  artist,  J.  Mazzanovitch  ;  stage  car- 
penter, W.  Crane. 

People's  Theater,  Harry  Miner,  sole  proprietor  aud  manager;  Wm.  S.  Moore,  assistant  maua- 
ager;  Jno.  R.  Topham,  treasurer;  seating  capacity,  2,600.  Size  of  stage,  47x100;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  28J^x30  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20  ;  height  from  stage  to 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Ne>n  York.  253 

rigging  loft,  53;  depth  under  stage,  10;  scenery,  unlimited  quantity;  musical  director, 
J.  B.  Holding;  scenic  artist,  John  Quinn;  master  machinist,  Al.  Young;  master  of  prop- 
erties, John  G.  Williams;  gas  engineer,  Wm.  Burke. 

Star  Theatre,  Lester  Wallack,  sole  proprietor,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  size  of 

stage,  50x71;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  36x26;    height  from  stage  to  grooves,  30; 

height  from  stage  to  top  of  rigging  loft,  42;  depth  under  stage,  or  cellar,  8;  scenic  artist, 

Geo.  Dayton;  stage  carpenter,  A.  Fillery. 
Thalia  Theatre,  Gustav  Amberg,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,800;  musical  director,  Prof. 

Poelz;  scenic  artist,  Stoekel;  stage  carpenter,  Klaus;  bill  poster,  Wetjki. 
Theatre  Comique,  Harrigan  &  Hart, 'managers.      Size  of  stage,  33x34;  size  of  proscenium 

opening,  32x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  19;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  42; 

depth  under  stage,  19;  musical  director,  D.  Braliam;  scenic  artist,  0.  Withum  ;  stage 

carpenter,  M.  McM'irray. 

Third  Avenue  Theatre,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  McKee  Eankin,  proprietors  and  managers  ;  Joseph 
Arthur,  acting  manager;  Otto  J.'  Ahlstrom,  treasurer;  seating  capacity,  1,800;  musical 
director,  Emil  Habercorn;  scenic  artist,  K.  Halley  ;  stage  carpenter,  Wm.  Hughes; 
master  of  properties,  G.  Burnton;  advertising  agent,  Isaac  M.  Wall. 

Union  Square  Theatre,  Shook  &  Collier,  managers;  Leigh  S.  Lynch,  business  manager; 
W.E.Hudson,  treasurer;  E.  H.  Gonge,  secretary;  seating  capacity,  1,900.  Size  of 
stage,  50x38;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  48x32 ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  25; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  55;  traps,  15  ;  number  sets  scenery,  2-30 ;  musical 
director,  Henry  Tissington ;  scenic  artist,  Richard  Marston ;  stage  carpenter,  G.  B. 
Winne. 

Wallack's  Theatre,  Lester  Wallack,  sole  proprietor,  manager  ;  acting  manager,  J.  Gilbert; 
stage  manager,  Arthur  Wallack;  stage  director,  H.Edwards;  treasurer,  Theodore  Moss; 
seating  capacity,  1,300.  Size  of  stage,  38x64;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  34^x34;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  75;  depth  under  stage,  20;  musical  director,  Michael  Con- 
nolly; scenic  artist,  Philip  Goatcher;  prompter,  James  S.  Wright;  master  machinist, 
F.  Dorrington;  properties,  E.  Siedle;  gas  engineer,  J.  F.  Driscoll. 

Harry  Miner's  Bowery  Theatre  (variety),  Harry  Miner,  sole  proprietor  and  manager  ;  A. 
H.  Sheldon,  business  manager;  Thos.  W.  Moore,  treasurer;  seating  capacity,  3,200.  Size 
of  stage,  33x45  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x34;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17^j: 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  48  ;  depth  under  stage,  20  ;  traps,  4  ;  full  set  scenery  ; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Thomas  M  aguire  ;  scenic  artist,  R.  Smith  ;  master  machin  ist, 
James  Taylor  ;  advertising  agent,  John  Gedney  ;  assistant  treasurer,  Geo.  Hoppert  ; 
cashier,  J.  H.  Casey;  officer,  John  Kennedy. 

Harry  Miner's  Eighth  Avenue  Theatre  (variety),  Harry  Miner  &  Thos.  Canary,  proprietors; 
Fred.  H.  May,  treasurer  ;  seating  capacity,  2,300.  Size  of  stage,  30x47;  size  of  prosce- 
nium opening,  24x22%;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  50  ;  depth  under  stage,  10  ;  stage  manager,  Louis  Robie  ;  musical  conductor,  Thos, 
Hindley  ;  scenic  artist,  Richard  Smith  ;  stage  carpenter,  Harry  R.  Bradley  ;  property 
master,  Wm.  H.  Baum;  advertising  agent,  Burt  Pierson. 

Roster  &  Bial's  Concert  Hall  (variety),  Koster  &  Bial,  managers  ;  musical  director,  Jesse 
Williams. 

London  Theatre  (variety),  Donaldson  &  Webster,  proprietors;  James  Donaldson,  jr., 
manager;  Edwin  A.  Bull,  treasurer;  seating  capacity,  2,000.  Size  of  stage,  38x26; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  29;  depth  under  stage, 
8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Robert  Recker;  director  of  amusements,  E.  D.  Gooding;  adver- 
tising agent,  Edward  F.  Denike;  master  of  properties,  Ed.  Mills;  mechanical  engineer, 
Geo.  N.  Veritzan. 

National  Theatre  (variety),  Michael  Heumann,  manager;  J.  T.  Dudley,  treasurer;  seating 
capacity,  1200;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  23x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  35x20; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under 
stage,  9;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Ph.  Loesch;  director  of 
amusements,  Alf.  A.  Wallace;  scenic  artist,  George  Becker;  stage  carpenter,  J.  F.  Post. 

Tony  Pastor's  Theatre  (variety),  Tony  Pastor,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  license 
yearly;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  45^x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  22x28;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  18^;  depth  under  stage,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  Adolph  Nichols; 
scenic  artist,  Edward  Simmons;  stage  carpenter,  Henry  Liphart. 


254  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


NIAGARA  FALLS,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Erie  ;  Grand  Trunk  ;  Michigan  Central  ;  N.  Y.  Central  & 
Hudson  River  ;    N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  B.     Prospect  Park  Pavilion,  Prospect  Park  Co., 
i/'    managers;  seating  capacity,  600.    Size  of  stage,  20x40  ;    number  sets  scenery,  3.    News- 
papers: daily,  Gazette;  weekly,  Courier  (Sat.) Hotels:    Spencer,  Niagara,  Cataract, 

International. 

NORWICH,  5,000.  R  R.,  D.,  L.  &  W.;  N.  Y. ,  On.  &  W.  Breeze  Opera  House,  Breeze  & 
Clark,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000:  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  36x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x35;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery, 
10;  bill  poster,  Breeze  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  M.  Tanner.  Newspapers: 
semi-weekly,  Telegraph  (Tu.and  Sat.);  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Union 

(Th.),  jearly  contract;  Post  (Fri.),  yearly  contract;  Sentinel  (Th.) Hotels:  Spauld- 

ing,  special  rates,  §1;  American,  special  rates,  §1;  Eagle,  special  ra'.es,  §1  to  §1.50. 
Academy  of  Music,  C.  G.  Sumler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $40;  license,  $3  to  §5.    Size  of  stage,  21x45;  full  set  scenery. 

NUNDA,  2,800.  R.  R.,  Buffalo,  New  York  &  Philadelphia;  Erie;  Lackawanna  &  Pittsburg 
Academy  of  Music,  C.  K.  Sanders,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night, 
$10;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  24x40;  fall  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  John  Pro vo;  theatri- 
cal teamster,  J.  E.  Paine.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Fri ),  News  (Sat.) Hotel:  Nunda. 

NYACK,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Northern  N.  J.;  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  Hudson  R  ;  N.  Y.  West  Shore  & 
Buff.;  N.  Y.,  Ont.  &  Western.  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  §8; 
bill  poster,  John  E.  Weeks;  theatrical  teamsters.  Matthews  Express.  Newspapers: 

Chronicle  (Wed.),  City  &  Country  (Fri.),  Journal  (Sat.) Hotels:  St.  Nicholas,  York. 

Voorhis  Hall,  E.  M.  Voorhis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  oae  night,  $25; 
license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  23x40;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

OGDENSBURG,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogden.;  Utica  &  Black  River;  Ogden. 
&  L.  C.;  Grand  Trunk;  St.  L.  &  O.  New  Opera  House,  Geo.  L.  Ryan,  manager:  seating 
capacity,  1,100;  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  40x64;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  30x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  56)^: 
depth  under  stage,  10 ;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.?Doumonchel ;  stage 
carpenter,  Nelson  Como ;  bill  poster,  John  Ash  wood;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Ash- 
wood.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Journal,  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  semi- weekly, 
News  (Wed.,  Sat.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  weekly  (Th.),  advertising  rates, 

special  contract Hotels:    Seymour,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2:  Windsor,  special 

rates  $1  to  $1.50;  Johnson,  special  rates,  $1. 

OLEAN,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Erie;  Buffalo,  New  York  &  Philadelphia;  Lackawanna  &  Pittsburg: 
Olean,  Brad.  &  W.  Olean  Opera  House,  Wagner  &  Reis,  manager,  Bradford.  Pa.  Seat- 
ing capacity,  1,ODO ;  rental,  share  only;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  33x57;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  24x38;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery,  30;  bill  posters,  Wagner  & 
Reis,  Bradford,  Pa.;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. 

Newspapsr:    daily,  Times Hotels:    Grand  Central,   special  rates,  $1.25  to  §2.00; 

Moore,  special  rates,  §1.50  to  §2.03;  Olean,  special  rates,  §2. 

ONEIDA,  6,000.    R.  R.,  New  York,  Ontario  &  Western;  New  York  Central  &  Hudson  River, 
Oneida  Opera  Hou*e,  Dr.  M.  Cavana,  manager;  seating  capacity,   1,200;  rental,  one 
/night  §30,  three  $75;  share  also;  license,  yearly.    Size  of  stage,  48x35;  number  sets 
V     scenery,  32;  bill  poster,  L.  Lounsbery ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Haslem  &  Wilson.    News- 
papers: Union  (Th.),  Dispatch  (Fri.),  Free  Press  (Sat.),  Post  (Sat.) Hotels:  Eagle, 

Brunswick,  Allen,  Bacon,  Madison,  Globe. 

Devereaux  Opera  Hou«e;  Dr.  M.  Cavana,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one 
night  §25,  three  §60;  share  also;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  30x35;  number  sets 
scenery,  28. 

ONEONTA,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Delaware  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.  Stanton  Opera  House,  H.  G. 
Wood,  manager;  seating  capacity, 700;  rental,  one  night  §35  ;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage, 

/    30x48;  full  set  scenery;  billposter,  Charles  Warner;  theatrical   teamster,  O.  N.  Beach. 
Newspapers:  Herald  (Th.),  Press  (Th.") Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  §2  (special 

also);  Snsqiiehanna,  Hathaway. 


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OSWEGO,  25,003.  R  R.,'D.,  L.  &  W.;  R.,  W.  &  O. ;  N.  Y.,  On.  &  W.  Academy  of  Music. 
W.  B.  Phelps,  manager;  Beating  capacity,  960;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $100;  share 
also;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  26x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x25:  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  13;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21;  depth  under  stage,  4; 
traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  E.  Faveau;  billposter, 
Mose  Arden;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamster.  C.  R.  Lewis.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Times,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract ; 

Palladium,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract  Hotels:   Lake  Shore,  special  rates, 

$1.25  to  $1.50 :  Doolittle,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 
Mansard  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  700. 

OWEGO,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western ;  Erie;  Southern  &  Central. 
Wilson  Hall,  S.  F.  Fairchild,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  26x50;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  6;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  P.  H.  Ro- 
mine  ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Sweet  &  Wilson.  Newspaper ;  daily,  Blade ;  weekly, 
Gazette  (Th.),  Times  (Th  ),  Record  (Sat. ) Hotels  :  Central,  Ah-wa-go,  Exchange. 

PALMYRA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  C  &  Hud.  Riv.;  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  Buffalo.  Village 
Hall,  H.  D.  Sanders,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  no 
license.  Size  of  stage,  15x25;  number  sets  seenery,  6;  bill  poster,  manager  of  Hall;  the- 
atrical teamster,  W.  H.  Bump.  Newspapers:  Courier  (Fri.),  Journal  (Th  ) Hotels: 

Palmyra,  Eagle,  Exchange. 

PEEKSKILL,  8,000.    R.  R.,  N.  T.  Cen.  &  Hudson  River.    Dramatic  Hall,  Durrin  Bros., 

managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $18;  license,  $5     Size  of  stage,  20x22; 
number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  F.  S.  Cunningham;  theatrical  teamster.  Abe  Blight. 
Newspapers:  Blade  (Tu.),  Democrat  (Sat.),  Messenger  (Th.) Hotels:  Eagle,  Conti- 
nental Exchange. 
Military  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

PENN  YAN,  5,400.  R.  R.,  North.  Cent.;  Lake  Keuka  Steam  Navigation  Co.  Cornevell's 
Opera  House,  Abe  V.  Master,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
three  $60;  license,  tickets;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x50;  number  seta  scenery,  18; 
bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Nicholas  Wolover.  Newspapers:  Demo- 
crat (Fri.),  Express  (Wed.),  Chronicle  (Wed.) Hotels:  Benham,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Krapp,  Shearman,  Central. 

PERRY,  1,800.    R.  R.,  Silver  Lake  R'y.    Olin  Opera  House,  Olin  &  Nobles,  managers; 

seating  capacity,  800;  rental ;    share  also;  no  license.     Size  of  stage,  42x20;    scenic 

artist  and  stage  carpenter,  A.   R.  Chands;  bill  poster  and   press  agent,  J.  H.  Terry. 

Newspaper  :  Press  (Th.) Hotels  :  Walker,  special  rates,  $1;  Hartford,  $1.25. 

Smith's  Hall,  M.  A.  Lovejoy,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three 
$12;  license,  six  tickets;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x35;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

PHELPS,  1,700.  R.  R,  New  York  Central  &  Hudson  River;  Sodus  Bay  &  Southern. 
Gibson  Hall,  D.  White,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8;  number 
sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Frank  Pettit.  Newspapers  :  semi-weekly,  Advertiser; 
weekly,  Citizen  (Th.) Hotels  :  Phelps. 

PHO3NIX,  2,800.  R.  R.,  Cooperstown  &  Snsquehanna  Valley.  Windsor  Hall,  James 
Dnffey,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage,  28x40;  number 

sets  scenery,  9;   bill  poster,    John  Butts.      Newspaper:    Register  (Th.) Hotels: 

Howard,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Windsor. 

PLATTSBURGH,  9,000.  R  R.,  Del.  &  Hud.  Canal  Co.;  Champlain  Transportation  Co.; 
Chateaugay.  Palmer's  Hall,  Charles  Palmer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one 
night  $10,  three  $21;  license,  $3  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  18x42;  bill  posters,  J.  H.  Barton  & 

Co.    Newspapers:   daily,    Telegram;   weekly,  Republican  (Sat.),  Sentinel  (Fri.) 

Hotels;  Cumberland,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Witherill,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also);  Fouquet. 
Academy  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  520. 


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PORT  BYRON,  3,400.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  Hud.  River;  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  Bnffalo. 
Masonic  Hall,  Richard  Hoff,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 
$21;  license,  §3.  Size  of  stage,  10x18;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  John  Brodie:  theatrical 
teamster,  C.  C.  Rumsey.  Newspaper:  Chronicle  (Sat.) Hotels:  Howard,  National. 

PORT  CHESTER,  5,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  New  Haven  &  Hartford.  Port  Chester  Rink,  Owen 
P.  Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000.  Size  of  stage,  16x25;  size  of  prosce- 
nium opening,  11;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  13;  depth  under  stage,  7;  bill  poster,  H.  S.  Towusend ;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  80;  rates  per  sheet,  4c  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Fred  Poor.  Newspaper: 

Journal  (Th.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Irving,  special  rates,  $1.25; 

Walker,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Windsor,  special  rates,  §1.25. 

Irving  Hall,.Charles  H.  Fehrs,  manager;  sea'.ing  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  §15.  three 
$30;  license,   §3;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  16x32;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

PORT  HENRY,  5,500.  R.  R  ,  Delaware  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.  Opera  House,  J.  W.  Deane, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night,  $12;  three,  $30;  license,  $3.  Size  of 
stage,  25x25;  fair  stock  scenery,  bill  poster,  Jerry  Shahan.  Newspaper:  Herald  (Fri.) 
Hotels:  Lee,  Pease. 

PORT  JERVIS,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Erie;  Port  Jervis  &  Mon.  Lea's  <frera  House,  George  Lea, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  §-J5,  three,  §70,  license  included.' 
Size  of  stage,  20x26;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
15;  no  rigging  loft;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of 
orchestra,  J.Davis;  stage  carpenter,  Jacob  Hauber;  billposter,  George  Lea;  numberof 
sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  George  Lea. 
Newspapers;  daily,  Union,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  Gazette,  advertising  rates, 

yeany  contract Hotels;  Delaware,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Fowler,  special  rates,  $1.50; 

Eagle,  special  rates,  $1. 

Brown's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  800. 

St.  John's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

PORT  RICHMOND,  4,500  (9  miles  from  New  York  City;  a  ferry  runs  every  hour).    Griffith         / 
Hall,  Alfred  Z.  Ross,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8  to  §12;  license,       " 
$3.    Size  of  stage,  11x24;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  J.  Lewis.     Newspapers  : 
Sentinel,  Advertiser Hotels:  Continental,  Sceamboat. 

POTSDAM,  3,700.    R.  R.,  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogdensbnrg.    Opera  House;   seating  capa-       ^/ 
city,  1,500;   rental,   one   night  $25,    license   included.    Size  of  stage,  25x30;  fair  stock 
scenery;  bill  posters,  James  Brown;  theatrical  teamsters,  John  McGilvra.    Newspapers  : 

Courier  &  Freeman  (Wed.),  Herald  (Fri.)    Hotels  :  Albion,  Mattison. 

Town  Hall,  S.  C.  Crane,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night  §16;  license, 
§5;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

POUGHKEEPSIE,  22,000.  R.  R ,  N.  Y.  Central;  Poughkeepsie,  H.  &  Boston.  Colling- 
wood  Opera  House,  E.  B.  Sweet,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,800;  rental,  one  night  §75; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  35x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x40;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  19;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  1;  nnm 
her  sets  scenery,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  Frank  L.  Schofleld;  scenic  artist,  L.  Dujlocg; 
stage  carpenter,  Chas.  Marshall;  bill  poster,  E.  B.  Sweet;  number  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 1.000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Joseph  Gillins.  Newspapers  :  daily, 
Eagle,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  News,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  §1;  Enterprise, 
advertising  rates  per  inch,  §1;  weekly,  Courier  (Sun.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  §1. 

Hotels:  Nelson,  special  rates,  §1.75;  Poughkeepsie,  special  rates,  §1.50;  Morgan, 

special  rates,  §1.75. 

PULASKI,  2,300.  R.  R.,  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogdensburg.  Tucker's  Hall ;  seating  capacity, 
300;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $40;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  24x28;  number  sets 

scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Helon  F.  Doan.    Newspaper:  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels:  Salmon 

River,  Palmer. 

RICHBURG,  2,300.  R.  R,,  Bradford,  Eldred  &  Cuba;  Buffalo,  N,  Y.  &  Phil.;  Lack.  & 
Pittsburg.  Brown's  Opera  House. 

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258  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

RIVERHEAD,  2,300.    R.  R.,  Long  Island.    Music  Hall,  David  F.  Vail,   manager:    seating 
/      capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15.  three  $30;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  24x12;  uum- 

V       ber  sets  scenery,  5;   bill  poster,  Wm.  Hicks.    Newspapers:  News  (Ta.) Hotels: 

Griffin, Long  Island,  Suffolk. 

ROCHESTER,  105,000.  R.  R.,  Buffalo,N.  Y.  &  Phil.;  N.  Y.,  Lake  Erie  &  Western:  N.  Y. 
Central*  Hudson  River;  N.  Y..  West  Shore  &  Buffalo;  Rochester  &  Charlotte;  Roch- 
ester &  Pittsbnrg.  Grand  Opera  House,  Philip  H.  Lehnen,  manager:  seating  capacity, 
1,400;  rental,  share  only,  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x60:  size  of  proscenium  open- 
ing, 29x39  ;  height  frem  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth 
P  under  stage.  7;  traps,  3;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof  Schaick;  scenic 
artist  and  stage  carpenter,  Charles  A.  Holland;  bill  poster,  George  Bach :  number  sheets 
can  accommodate,  5,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c;  theatrical  teamster,  Rochester  Transfer  C«. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Union,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.:  Democrat,  rates  per  inch, 
75c.;  Herald,  rates  per  inch,  75c.:  Post-Express,  rates  per  inch,  75c.;  weekly,  Herald 

(Sun.),  rates  per  inch,  75c Hotels:  New  Osborn,  special  rates,  §1  50  to  §1.75;  Brack- 

ett,  special  rates,  §1.25  to  §1.50;  Congress  Hall,  special  rates,  §1.25  to  §1.50. 

Corinthian  Academy  of  Music,  Philip  H.  Lehnen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1.400; 
rental,  share  only;  licenss  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x70;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x 
40;  height  from  stag^o  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth  under 
stage,  9;  traps,  6;  flk  set  scenery:  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  H.  Meyering;  scenic  artist, 
Denis  Flood;  stage  carpenter,  Henry  Macarty. 

Washington  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 

Falls  Field  Summer  Theatre. 

ROME,  16,000.    R.  R.,  N.  Y,  C.  &  H.  R.;  R.  W.  &  O.;  D.  &  H.  C.  Co.      Opera  House,   J. 

H.  Wheeler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  §35  :  license,  18  tickets. 

Size  of  stage,  35x50:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14 ; 

height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26;  depth  under  stage,  8:  traps.  2;  number  sets  scenery, 
w        12;  leader  of  orchestra,  G.  Schillner :   stage  carpenter,  A.  Leon ;    bill  poster,  J.  N. 

Wheeler;  number  sheets  can  accommodate.  500 :  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  team- 

eter,  C.  Mack.    Newspapers:  daily,  Sentinel;  weekly.  Republican  (Sat.),   Citizen  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Stanwix,  special  rates,  §1.25  to  $1.50;  Arlington,  Willett. 

Sink's  Opera  House,  W.  S.  Sink,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,482;  rental,  one  night  §35, 

three  §95;  license,  17  tickets;  share  also.    Size  of  stage.  24x36:  full  set  scenery. 
Wolf 's  Union  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700. 

RONDOUT,  22,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  West  Shore  &  Buffalo;  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.  Sampson  Opera 
House,  Phil.  Sampson,  manager  ;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives  ; 
seating  capacity,  1,200;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  28x66  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
30x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  s^age  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth 
^  under  stage,  6;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  16;  leader  of  orchestra,  Jerome  Williams  ; 
scenic  artist,  Geo.  Stemper;  stage  carpenter,  John  Carter:  bill  posting,  done  by  house  ; 

theatrical  teamster.  Winters.    Newspapers:  daily,  Courier, Leader.  Freeman Hotel: 

Mansion,  special  rates,  §1.25  to  §1.50;  Excelsior,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  §1.50;  Eagle. 
Liscomb's  New  Opera  House,  George  G.  Liscomb,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200  :  rental, 
one  night  §35,  three  §75;  license,  §5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage.  28x60;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  10x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17:  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  leaderof  orchestra,  Prof. 
J.Williams;  scenic  artist.  Gilbert  S.  Miller;  stage  carpenter,  F.  Hardwick  ;  bill  poster, 
W.  Houghtaling;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  500  :  rates  per  sheet  4c.:  theatrical 
teamster,  W.  Houghtaling. 

SALAMANCA,  4,200.     R.R.,Erie;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &Ohio;  Roch.  &  Pitts.;  Buff.,  N.  Y.  &  Phila. 
/   Opera  House,  Hudson  &  Ansley,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,500.    Newspapers:  Re- 

>/     publican  (Fri.),  Union  (Th.) Hotels:  Dudley,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Kreiger, 

Haymarket. 

SALEM,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Del.  &  Hud.  Canal  Co.  Salem  Opera  House,  C.  M.  McLanrie,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  17x24;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  6;  billposter,  William  Smart:  theatrical  teamster,  Charles  Magee.  News- 
papers :  Press  (Fri. \  Review  (SaO Hotels:  Ondewa.  Central. 


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SARATOGA  SPRINGS,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Adirondack;  Boston,  Hoos.  Tun.  &  West.;  Del.  & 
Hud.  Canal  Co.;  Sar.  Mt.  McG.  &  L.  G.  Town  Hall,  Hill  &  Connors,  managers;  seating 
capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $150;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  36x70; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  35x33;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  19;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  29;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  14;  leader  of 
orchestra,  H.  Ensign;  scenic  artist,  Voegtlin;  stage  carpenter,  Harry  G.  Hill;  bill  poster, 
James  D.  Kelly;  numbar  sheets  can  accommodate,  360;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamster,  William  Granger.  Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  advertising  rates  per  inch, 
75c.  (yearly  contract);  Saratogian,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.  (yearly  contract); 

weekly,  Sun  (Th.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.  per  inch Hotels:  Irving,  special 

rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  New  York,  special  rates,  $1.25  to-$1.50. 

Putnam  Music  Hall,  Frank  N.  Drew,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night,  $30; 

share  also.    Size  of  stage,  26x17;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 
Lower  Town  Hall;  seating  capacity.  500. 

SCHENECTADY,  15,000.    R.  R.,  Del.  &  Hud.  Can.  Co.;  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  River.    Union  Opera 

House,  E.  W.  Moore,  manager;  seating  capacity.  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $5. 

Size  of  stage,  30x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  John  Gilmou:   theatrical  teamster,  J. 

Picket.    Newspapers:    daily,  Star,   Union:  weekly  Gazette  (Fri.) Hotels:    Given, 

Casley,  Burns,  Davis,  Merchants'. 
Central  Garden  Theatre,  Chas.  Camden,  manager. 
New  Opera  House. 

SCHOHARIE,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Schoharie  &  Middleburg.  Perry  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600; 
rental,  one  night  $10  to  $15.  Size  of  stage,  18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  5.  Newspapers: 
Republican  (Th.),  Union  (Th.) Hotels:  Wood,  Taylor. 

SCHUYLERVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Boston,  Hoosac  Tunnel  &  Western.  Opera  House,  J.  II. 
De  Ridder,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30.  Size  of 
stage,  25x20;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  width,  20;  number  Sets  scenery,  7;  leader  of 

orchestra,  John  McLin don;  bill  poster,  S.  R.  Rice.    Newspaper:  Standard  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Dawley,  special  rates,  $1;  Schnylerville,  special  rates,  $1. 

SENECA  FALLS,  6,500.  R.  R,,  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  Hud.  Riv.  Daniels  Hall,  G.  O.  Daniels, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20;  license,  $3.  Fair  stock  scenery; 
bill  poster,  D.  V.  Hall;  theatrical  teamster,  D. H.  Burns.  Newspapers;  Reveille  (Fri.), 

Call  (Sat.),  Courier  (Th.) Hotels:  Hoeg,  Globe. 

Johnston's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

SKANEATELES,  3,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  Hud.  Riv.;  Skaneateles.  Legg  Hall,  Holton 
&  Petheram,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rent  or  share.  Newspapers:  Democrat 
(Th.),  Free  Press  (Sat.)' Hotel :  Pack  wood. 

SODUS,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogdensburg.  Sodus  Opera  House,  Taylor  & 
Thorne,  managers;  seating  capacity,  650;' rental,  one  night  $7  to  $10;  three  $15  to  $20; 
share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  22x40;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster, 
Ed.  Mills.  Newspapers:  Alliance  (Wed.) Hotels:  Whitney. 

SYRACUSE,  60,000.  R.  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  West. ;  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  H.  Riv.;  N.  Y.,  W.  Sh.  & 
Buff. ;  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogdensburg;  Syr  ,  Ont.  &  N.  Y.  Wieting  Opera  House.  Phil 
H.  Lehnen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental,  one  night  $190,  three  $300;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  50x60;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  60;  depth  under  stage,  14;  complete  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Geo.  Castner;  number 
of  sheets  can  accommodate,  10,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Hunt's  Bag- 
gage Co.  Newspipers:  daily,  Journal,  Herald,  Standard Hotels:  Vanderbilt,  special 

rates,  $2  to  $2.50;  Empire,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Candee,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.60. 

Grand  Opera  House,  Phil  H.  Lehnen,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night 
$190;  three  $300;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x68  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  12;  complete  stock  scenery;  bill 
poster,  Opera  House. 

Park  Opera  House,  S.  M.  Hickey,  manager. 


260  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


TROUPES 


who  will  take  the  trouble  to  examine  a  map  of  the  United  States 
will  note  that 

-  THE  - 

GREAT  ROCK  ISLAND  ROUTE 

reaches  more  good  show  towns  than  any  other  railway  in  the 
United  States,  and  from  its  central  position  connects  directly  in 
Union  Depots  with  all  railways  to  the  Pacific  Coast  ,  and  in  Chi- 
cago and  Peoria  with  all  the  railroads  leading  East,  Southeast  or 
Northeast. 

Every  professional,  man  or  woman,  will  admire  the 

Parlor     Reclining     Chair     Cars, 

named  after  the  prima  donna  of  the  Operatic  Stage. 

We   enumerate   a   few   of  the   larger  cities  to   which  we   run 
through  cars  : 

PEORIA,  DAVENPORT,  ROCK  ISLAND,  MUSCAT1NE, 
TRENTON,  Mo.  ;  KANSAS  CITY,  LEAVENWORTH, 
Atchison,  Council  Bluffs,  Omaha,  Pes  Moines,  Atlantic,  la.;  Cedar 
Rapids,  Waterloo,  la.;  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis  and  Watertown,  Dak. 

Special  rates  and  accommodations  for  large  parties. 
Address  : 

A.  B.  FARNSWORTH,  Gen,  East'n.  Pass.  Agt, 

257  BROADWAY,  N.  Y., 

OR 
R.  R.  CABLE,  E.  ST.  JOHN, 

Prest.  and  Gen.  Man'g'r.  Gen.  Ticket  and  Pass.  Agt. 

CHICAGO,  ILL. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — New  York.  261 

Shakespeare  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,600. 
Greely  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 
Barton  Hall;  eeating  capacity,  1,600. 

TARRYTOWN,  10,000.  K.  R.,  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.;  N.  Y.  C.  &  Northern;  several  steamboat*. 
Smith's  Opera  House  (new),  Henry  T.  Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one 
night,  $25,  three  $55;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  24x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x23; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  31;  depth  under  stage,  9; 
traps, 2;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  scenic  artist,  Frank  Cox;  stage  carpenter.  Opera  House; 
bill  poster,  C.  B.  Casel ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  Opera  House.  Newspaper:  Herald  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  per 
inch,  75c Hotels:  Perry  House,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Warner,  special  rates. 

TICONDEROGA,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Delaware  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.;  Vermont  Central.  Weed's 
Opera  House,  F.  Weed,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45; 
share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x24  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x20; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12 ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  13;  depth  under 
stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  E.  J.  Wells;  bill  poster, 
C.  H.  Holcomb;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamster,  E.  A.  Pinchin.  Newspaper  :  Ticonderoglan  (Fri ),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per 

inch  Hotels:    Hall,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Burleigh,  special  rates,  $1.25  to 

$1.50;  Exchange,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

TONAWANDA,  8,500.    R.  R.,  Erie;  N.  Y.  Central  &  Hudson  River:  N.  Y.,  West  Shore  &  / 

Buffalo.    Riesterer's  Hail,  Ed.  Riesterer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one    f/ 
night  $10,  three  $25,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill 
posttr,  D.  W.  Rundell,  theatrical  teamsters,  Hoeg  &  Rundell.    Newspapers:    daily. 

News;  weekly.  Enterprise  (Sat.),    Herald  (Th.) Hotels:    American,  Excelsior, 

Backer. 

TROY,  60,000.    R.  R.,  Del.  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.;  N.  J.  C.  &  H.  R.;  Troy  &  Boston.    Gris- 

wold  Opera  House,  S.  M.  Hickey,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representa-        / 
lives:  seating  capacity,   1,400;  rental,  one  right  $75,  three  $200;  license  included;  share      * 
also.    Size  of  stage,  26x60;  height  of  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  44;  depth  under  stage,  13;  fall   set  scenery;   bill  poster,  Harry  Wheeler;  theatrical 

teamster,  A.  L.  Porter.    Newspapers:    daily,  Standard,  Press,  Telegram,  Times 

Hotels:  Troy,  special  rates,  $3;  American,  special  rates,  $1.75;  Mansion. 

Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $140;    license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  21x53;  depth  of  stage,  9;  bill  poster,  Dundon. 

Rand's  Opera  House,  G.  Rand,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500. 

Grand  Central  Theatre,  Peter  Curley,  manager. 

TRUMANSBURG,  2,200.  R.  R.,  Geneva,  Ithaca  &  Sayre.  Opera  Hall,  Gregg  &  Buckley, 
managers:  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $3  to  §5;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  28x42;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  posters.  Opera  House;  theatrical 

teamster,  Opera  House.    Newspaper:    Sentinel  (Wed.) Hotels:   Central,  Trembly, 

Cornell. 

UTICA,  40,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  C.  &  H.  R.;  D.,  L.  <fe  W.;  U.  C.  &  B.  R.;  N.  Y..  West  Shore 
&  B.  Utica  Opera  House,  T.  L.  Yates,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,600  ;  rental,  one 
nigbt  $75,  three  $170  ;  share  also  ;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  80J^x24  ;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  2t)x34^j  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18  ;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  38  ;  depth  under  stage,  7  ;  traps,  5  ;  number  sets  scenery,  24  ;  leader  of 
orchestra,  James  Kochl:  scenic  artist,  Allen McKenzie  ;  stage  carpenter,  John  Caufleld; 
bill  poster,  T.  L.  Yates;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,500  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Dunn  &  Lent.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Herald,  advertising  rates,  75c. 
per  inch  ;  Press,  advertising  rates,  75c.  per  inch  ;  Observer,  advertising  rates,  75c.  per 

inch;    weekly,    Tribune  (Sun.),   advertising  rates,  75c.  per  inch Hotel:   Baggs, 

special  rates,  $2.50  to  83  :   Butterfield,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  ;  Grand  Central,  special 
rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

Mechanics'  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 
City  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  900. 


262  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

UNADILLA,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Del.  &  Hud.  Canal  Co.  Mulford  &  Siver's  Hall,  Robert  Siver, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity*  450;  rental,  one  night  $10  ;  no  license.  Size  of  stage, 

16x28  ;  fair  stock  scenery  ;  bill  poster,  J.  O.  Burrows.     Newspaper:  Times  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Brick,  Central. 

WARSAW,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Erie;  Rochester  &  Pittsburg.  Irving  Opera  House;  seating  capacity, 
650;  rental,  one  night  $15;  three  $30;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  19xS7;  number  sets 
scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Hop  Salisbury;  theatrical  teamster,  Monroe  &  Norton.  News- 
papers: New  Yorker  (Th.),  Review  (Th.),  Times  (Th.) Hotels:  Bingham,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Cook,  United  States. 

WARWASSING,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Midland  &  West  Shore.  Masonic,  Charles  B.  Houston, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $24;  license,  $3;  leader  of 

orchestra,  Clayton.     Newspapers:  Ellenville  Press  (Th  ),  Ellenville  Journal  (Th.) 

Hotel:  Constable. 

WATERFORD,  4,600.    R.  R.,  Delaware  &  Hud.  Canal  Co.    Town  Hall,  John  Higgins  &  Co. 
managers;  seating  capacity,  5CO;   rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  8  tickets:  share  also 
,       Si«e  of  stage,  15x25;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Robert  Palmer.    Newspaper:  Adver- 
V         User  (Fri.) Hotels:  Morgan,  City,  Clifton. 

WATERLOO,  5,400.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  Cen.  &  Hud.  Riv.  Academy  of  Music,  Slack  &  Co.,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license,  $3;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  O.  D.  Terris;  theatrical  teamster, 
H.H.Kelly.  Newspapers:  Observer  (Wed.),  News  (Tu.) Hottls:  Towsley,  Com- 
mercial, Brunswick.  * 

WATERTOWN,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Rome,  Watertown  &  Ogdensburg.  Washington  Hall,  E.  M. 
Gates,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $80;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  40x60;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  E.G.  Clark.. 

Newspaper:  daily,  Times;  weekly,  Republican  (Sun.);  Post  (Tu.) Hotels:  Woodruff, 

Globe,  Crowner,  Kirby. 

WATERVILLE,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &  Western.  Waterville  Opera 
House;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $40;  no  license;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  24x24;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster, 

Henry  Crosby;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  F.  Hamill.     Newspaper:    Reporter  (Fri.) 

Hotel:  American. 

WATKINS,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Northern  Central:  Syracuse,  Geneva  &  Corning;  Seneca  Lake 
Steam  Navigation  Co.  Watkins  Opera  House,  Watkins  Opera  House  Co.,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  share  also;  license,  $5  or 
tickets.  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x18;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  2;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  David  Griffith;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  400; 

rates  per  sheet,  4c.    Newspapers:  Express  (Th.),  Democrat  (Wed.),  Herald  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Jefferson,  Lake  View,  Mountain,  Glen  Park,  Fall  Brook. 
Freer's  Opera  House ;  seating  capacity,  800. 

WAVERLY,   5,000.     R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanna  &   Western:    Erie;    Lehigh   Valley, 
averly  Opera  House,  C.  Mullock,  Jr.,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800:  rental,  one  night 
$25;  license,  tickets;  share  also;  number  sets  scenery,  12;   bill   poster,  Opera  House; 

theatrical  teamster,  J.   F.  Tozer.    Newspapers:  Advocate  (Fri.),  Tribune  (Th.) 

Hotels  :  Tioga,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  American.  Snyder,  Courtney. 
Exchange  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

WEEDSPORT,  2,300.  R.  R.,  New  York  Central  &  Hudson  River;  New  York,  West  Shore 
&  Buffalo;  Southern  Central.  Franklin  Hall,  Donovan,  Palmer  &  Co  ,  managers;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $10;  license,  12  tickets.  Size  of  stage,  16x22;  no 

scenery;  bill  poster,  Thomas  Durbin.    Newspapers:  Chief  (Sat.),  Sentinel  (Th.) 

Hotels  :  Willard,  Mansion,  Congress. 

WELLSVILLE,  4,500.    R.  R.,  Bradford,  Eldred  &  Cuba;  Erie.    Opera  Hall,  S.  F.  Hanks, 

I  /      manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,   one  night  $18,  three  $40;  license,  $2;  share  also. 

Size  of  stage,  30x70;  number   sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  J.  B.  Goodliff;    theatrical 


THEATRK  DIRECTORY — New  York;  North  Carolina.  263 


teamster,  Wm.  Steffy.    Newspapers:  daily,  Free  Press,  Reporter  ......  Hotels:  Faseett, 

Howell  . 

WESTFIELD,  3.200.    R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.;  N.  Y.,Chic.  &  St.  Louis.    Wells'  / 

Opera  House,  S.  V.  Well?,  manager;  seating  capacity,  60P.  Size  of  stage,  22x26;  fair 
stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  William  Johnson;  theatrical  teamster,  James  Borden.  News- 
paper :  Republican  (Wed.)  ......  Hotels  :  Westfleld,  Minton. 

WHITEHALL,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Del.  &  Hud.  Canal  Co.  Hall's  Opera  House,  E.  W.  Hall,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night,  $25;  license  included*  share  also.  Size 
of  stage,  36x60;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  W.  D.  Butts;  theatrical  teamster,  James 
Farrell.  Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Sat.)  Times  (Wed.)  .....  Hotels:  Opera  House  Hotel, 
regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Grand  Union. 

WHITE  PLAINS,  4,500.    R.  R.,  New  York  Central  &  Hudson  River.    Lafayette  Hall,  Wm. 

H.  Huestis,   manager;  seating  capacity,  500;    rental,  one  night  §12,  three  S30:  license,          * 
$5.     Size  of  stage,  11x21  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  19:  theatrical  teamster,  Augustus 
Bogart.    Newspapers:  Journal  (Fri.),  Westchester  News  (Sat.)  ......  Hotels:  Standard, 

Central. 

YONKERS,  20,000.      R.  R.  New  York  Central  &  Hudson  River:  New  York  City  &  Northern. 
Music  Hall,  John  Bright,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,(KO;  rental,  one  night  $85,  three 
$210,  license  included:   share  also.    Size  of  stage,  30x51;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
30x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  ioft,  45;  depth  un- 
der  btage,  8;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  13;  leader  of  orchestra,  John  Bright;  scenic 
artists,  Charles  Huent  &  F.  King;  stage  carpenter,  Oliver  G.  Parsons:  bill  poster,  Calvin 
D.  Gale;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  4»to500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c  ;  theatrical 
teamsters,  Armstrong  &  Whyte.    Newspapers;  daily,  Statesman,  advertising  rates,  per 
inch,  $1;  weekly,  Gazette  (Fri.),  Statesman  (Fri.),  Times  (Sat.)  .......  Hotels:  Getty's, 

special  rates,  $2;  Yonkars,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Warburton's  Opera  House,  John  Bright,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night 
$25,  three  $55;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  16x24;  number  sets  scenery,  14. 

Radford's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 


CAROLINA. 

ASHEVTLLE,  8,000.    R.   R.,  Western  North  Carolina.    Asheville  Opera  House,  James  P. 
Sawyer,  manager;  seating   capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  E.  L.  Brown.    Newspapers: 
semi-weekly.  Citizen;  weekly,  Register  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.)  ......  Hotels:  Swannanoa, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Eagle,  Bank,  Barnet,  Central. 

BEAUFORT,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Atlantic  &  North  Carolina.  Davis'  Hall,  James  C.  Davis,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three  $12.  Size  of  stage,  10x30: 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  8;  depth  under  stage,  3;  bill  poster,  John  Willis.  News- 
paper: weekly,  Telephone  (Fri.)  ......  Hotels:  Davis,  Ocean  View,  Dunn. 

CHARLOTTE,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Carolina  Central,  Char.;  Col.  &  Aug.;  Rich.  &  Danville.    Opera 

House,  L.  W.  Sanders  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $60,       i/ 
three  $150;  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  25x24;  height  from  stage  to      ' 
grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  31;  depth  nnder  stage,  4;  bill  poster,  Nat. 
Gray;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  W.  Wadsworth.    Newspapers:  daily.  Journal,  Observer 
......  Hotels:  Central,  special  rates;  $1.50  to  $2;  Buford,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

DURHAM,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Rich.  &  Danville.    Stokes'  HaU,  Stokes  &  Geer,  managers;  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one    night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $15.75;  share  also.     Size  of 
stage,  28x22;  number  sets  scenery,  6;   bill  poster,  J.  T.  Mallory.    Newspapers:  daily, 
Reporter;  weekly,  Recorder  (M  on.)  ......  Hotels:    Claiborne,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

ELIZABETH  CITY,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Norfolk  Southern.  Library  Hall,  J.  E.  Marsh,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $£5;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  28x56;  number 


264  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

sets  scenery,  3;  bill  posters,  Woodruff  &  Smith.    Newspaper:  Economist  (Tu.),  Falcon, 
(Mon.),  North  Carolinian  (Wed.)    — Hotels:  Albemarle,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 
City,  Sheridan, 
Harney's  Theatre,  T.  Selby  Harney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500. 

FAY ETTEV1LLE,  5,400.  R.  R.,  Cape  Fear  &  Yadkin  Valley.  Williams'  Hall,  E.  B.  Will- 
iams &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  'night  $30,  three  $8C;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall. 
Newspaper:  pbserver  (Th.),  Sun  (Wed.) Hotel:  Fayetteville,  Clarendon. 

GOLDSBORO,  5,000.  R.R.,  Atl.&  N.  C.;  Mid.  N.  C.;  Rich.  &Dan.;  Wilmington  &  Weldon. 
Messenger  Opera  House,  J.  E.  Bonitz,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night 
$40,  three  $80;  license  $10  to  $14;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  27x30;  number  sets 
scenery,  11;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspaper:  semi-weekly,  Messenger;  weekly, 

Bulletin  (Sat.) Hotel:    Gregory,  regular  rates,   $2    (special  also);  Bonitz,  regular 

rates,  $2. 

Town  Hall,  J.  A.  Washington,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  n:ght$5;  license, 
$15.    Size  of  stage,  20x30;  no  scenery. 

GREENSBORO,  3,500.     R.  R.,  Eich.  &   Danv.;    N.  C.;   N.  W.,  N.  C;    Cape   Fear  & 

Yadkin  Valley.     Burford  Hall,  D.  W.   C.  Burford,  manager;    seating  capacity,  600; 

rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $15.75.  Size  of  stage,  17x50;  size  of  pro- 
i  /  scenium  opening,  13x17;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
Y  loft,  17;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Bill  Sloan; 

rates  per  sheet,  3c.    Newspaper:  dually,  Workman;  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1 

Hotels:  Burford,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  McAdoo, 

regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also). 

HENDERSON,  3,300.  R.  R.,  Oxford  &  Henderson;  Raleigh  &  Gaston.  Bnrwell  Hall,  Bur- 
well  Bros  ,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $5; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  15x23;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall. 

Newspaper:  Gold  Leaf  (Th.) Hotels:  Henderson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

* 

KINSTON,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Atlantic  &  North  Carolina.  Loptin's  Opera  House,  S.  H.  Loptin, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage. 
24x24;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13;  depth  under 

/    stage,  3J£;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  4.    Newspaper,  Free  Press  (Th.) Hotel: 

Nnnn's,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

NEW  BERNE,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Atlantic  &  North  Carolina.  New  Berne  Theatre,  John  C. 
Green,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25?  share  also,  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  40x20;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x18;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16;  depth  under  stage,  8;  trap*,  2;  number 
sets  scenery,  11;  bill  poster,  New  Berne  Theatre:  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  200; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Jonas  Daniels.  Newspaper:  daily.  Journal. 
Hotels :  Central,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50  ;  Gaston,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 


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RALEIGH,  13,000.  R.  R.,  Raleigh  &  Gaston;  Raleigh  &  Augusta;  Richmond  &  Danville. 
Tucker  Hall,  R.  S.  Tucker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $40,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  27x41 ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x2;%;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  3;  number 
gets  scenery,  11;  leader  of  orchestra,  M.  Pauli;  stage  carpenter,  Charles  Tucker;  bill 
poster,  G.  H.  Mullin;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  John  O'Kelly.  Newspapers  :  daily,  News  &  Observer,  advertising 
rates,  per  inch,  $1 ;  Chronicle,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  $1 ;  Visitor,  advertising 

rates,  per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Tucker,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Yarbrough, 

regular  rates  $2  (special  also). 

Metropolitan  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 

Holtoman  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,500. 


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REIDSVILLE,  2,200.  R.  R.,  Richmond  &  Danville;  Philadelphia  &  Reading.  Ellington 
Opera  House,  E.  J.  Ellington,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
license,  $8;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  billposter,  Opera 
House.  Newspapers:  Times  (Th.),  Weekly  (Tu.) Hotels  :  Piedmont,  Exchange. 

SALISBURY,  4,500.    R.  R.,  Richmond  &  Danville;  Western  &  North  Carolina.    Meroney's 

Opera  House,  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license,   $15  75.         Y 
Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  John  Morgan.    Newspapers: 

Watchman  (Th.),  Examiner  (Th.) Hotels:  Mount  V«rnon,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Boyden,  National. 

STATESVILLE,  1,700.  R  R.,  Charlotte,  Columbia  &  Augusta;  Western  &  North  Carolina. 
Opera  House,  J.  S.  Van  Pelt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  306;  rental,  one  night  $25; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x21;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Charles  Davis. 

Newspapers  :  American  (Sat.),  Landmark  (Fri.) Hotels;  St.  Charles,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Central. 

TARBORO,  3,300.  R.  R.,  Albernarle  &  Raleigh;  Wilmington  &  Weldon.  Opera  House,  D. 
Lichtenstein,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rent  or  share,  license  yearly.  Size  of 
stage,  26x26;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Edward  Dancy.  Newspapers:  Guide  (Sat.); 

Sentinel  (Sat.);    Southerner  (Th.) Hotels:  Tarboro,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Bryant. 

WASHINGTON,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Jamesville  &  Washington.  Opera  House:  seating  capacity, 
1,000;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  17x29;  size  of  prosce- 
nium opening,  13x21;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number 

sets  scenery,  6.    Newspaper:  Gazette  (Th.),  advertising  rates  per  line,  lOc Hotel: 

De  Wilier,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also). 

WILMINGTON,  21,000.  R.  R.,  Carolina  Central;  Wil.  &  Weldon;  Wil.,Col.  &  Aug.  Opera 
House,  E.  I.  Pennypacker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental,  one  night  $60,  three 
$150;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  32x50;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  B. 
Puller.  Newspapers:  daily,  Star,  Review;  weekly,  Post  (Sun.) Hotels:  Com- 
mercial, special  rates,  $1.25;  Purcell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,500. 

Brooklyn  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

WILSON,  1.300.    R.  R.,  Wilmington  &  Weldon.    Willis  Momona  Opera  House,  C.  P.  Willis, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  750.    Newspapers:  Advance  (Fri.),  Mirror  (Fri.)  Hotel: 

Briggs,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WINSTON,  6,500.  R.  R.,  Richmond  &  Danville.  Brown's  Opera  House,  Samuel  A.  Smith, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25.  three  $50;  license,  $5  to  $12; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x50:  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Thomas  Pfhel. 

Newspapers:  daily,  Pilot;  weekly,  Leader  (Tu.),  Republican  (Th.),  Sentinel  (Th ) 

Hotels:  Merchants',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central. 

OHIO. 

ADA,  1,800.    R,  R.,  Pitts.,  Ft.  W.  &  Chic.    Opera  House,  A.  Shaw,  manager.    Size  of  stage, 

30x45:  number  sets  scenery,  10.    Newspaper:   Record  (Wed.) Hotel:    Commercial, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

AKRON,  32,463.  R.  R.,  Cleveland,  Mt.  V.  &  Del.  ;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  A  Ohio  ;  Pitts.,  Cleveland  & 
Toledo  ;  Valley.  Academy  of  Music,  W.  G.  Robinson,  manager  ;  Brooks  &  Dickson, 
New  York  representatives  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ;  rental,  one  night  $60,  three  $150  ; 
share  also  ;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  32x60  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x24; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17J4  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  39  ;  depth  under 
stage,  4  ;  traps,  4  ;  number  sets  scenery,  21 ;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  W.  Lantz  ;  scenic 
artist,  William  Beck  ;  stage  carpenter,  George  Knox  ;  bill  poster,  M.  H.  Hart  ;  number 
of  sheets  can  accommodate,  3,000  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Charles 
Camp.  Newspapers:  daily,  Beacon,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract ;  weekly,  Gazette 


266  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


BROOKS  &  DICKSON, 


MANAGERS. 


ROMANY     RYE     (A),  . 

IN     THE     RANKS, 

LA    CHARBONNIERE, 
LILLIAN     RUSSELL, 

MME.     RISTORI, 

ROMANY   RYE    (B), 
Herman  and  Wills'  new  play,   HONI   SOIT. 


GENERAL    OFFICES, 

44  W.  Twenty-third  Street. 

NEW  YORK  CITY. 


GENERAL  DRAMATIC  AGENCY. 


THEATRE  DIKECTORY — Ohio.  267 


(Sun.),  Times  (Wed.),   Labor  Union  (Fri ) Hotels  :  Buchtel,  special  rates,  $1  2T>  to 

$1.50;  Empire,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1  50;  Windsor,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 
Phoenix  Hall  ;  seating  c.  pacity,  400. 

ALLIANCE,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic  ;  Cleve.  &  Pitt.-.  ;  Cleve.,  Youngs.  & 
Pitts.  ;  Alliance,  Niies  &  Ashtabula.  Marchand's  Opera  House,  F.  C.  Marchand, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  30x60  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  16;  bill  poster.  Opera  House  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Jesse  Shidler.  New>papers: 

semi-weekly.  Review  ;  weekly,  Leader  (Sat.),  Standard  (Fri.) Hotels:    Saurbeck, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Chase,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Arlington,  Central, 
Vincent. 

ANTWERP,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Shirley  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400.  Newspaper:  Ar- 
gus (Th.) Hotel:  Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

ASHLAND,  4,000.  R.  R..  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio.  Opera  House,  W.  II.  Reynolds,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800:  thare  only.  Size  of  stage,  40x70;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  bill 
poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Isaac  Laner.  Newspapers:  Press  (Th  ),  Times 
(Th.) Hotels:  McNulty,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  aleo);  Central. 

ASHTABULA.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.;  Nickel  Plate;  Ashtabula,  Pitts.  &  Frank- 
lin (Division  of  the  Lake  Shore).  Smith's  Opera  House,  L.  W.  Smith  &  Son,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  shate  only,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x42:  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  17x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  16;  depth  under  stage  8;  traps.  1;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leaders  of  orchestra, 
Chas  Leek  and  Prof.  Gilland;  bill  poster,  L.  W.  Smith  &  Son.  Newspapers:  Telegraph 

(Th.),  Standard  (Wed.),  News  (Wed.) Hotels:  Fisk,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50; 

Stoll,  special  rates,  $2;  Rural,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Smith,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 

ATHENS,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Wash.  &  Bait. ;  Col ,  Hock.  Val.  &  Tol. ;  Ohio  Cent,  City  Hall, 
C.  H.  Wingas,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $40;  share 
also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage.  20x22;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  II .  C. 
Brown;  theatrical  teamster,  W  B.  Foster.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Wed.),  Journal  (Th.), 
Messenger  (Th.) Hotels:  Warren,  regular  rates,  $2  (tpecial  also);  Cornell. 

BELLEFONTAINE,5,COO.  R.  R  .Clev., Col.,  Cin.  &Ind.;Ind., Bloom  &  West.  Grand  Opera 
House,  Grand  Opera  House  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  bill  poster,  Spence 

Miller.    Newspapers:    Examiner    (Fr.),  Index    (Wed.),  Republican   (Fr.) Hotels: 

Miltenberger,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Belief  on  tame,  Logan. 

Melodeon  Hall,  Marquis  &  Jordan,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $10, 
three  $25;  license,  $2  to  $3.     Size  of  stage,  15x22;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

BELLEVUE,  5,300.    R.  R.,  Lake  Sh.  &  Mich.  So.;  N.  Y.,  Chi.  &  St.  Louis.    Opera  House, 

Benner  &  Kern,  managers;    seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30;          r 
license,  $3  to  $10.    Size  of  stage,  17x22;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Opera  Honse. 

Newspapers:  Gazette  (Wed.),  News  (Sat.) Hotels:  Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2  (s[ ecial 

also);  Ridle,  Mane. 

BEVERLY,  1,1CO.  R.  R,,  Muskingnm  Riv.  Odd  Fellows'  Opera  Hall,  S.  G.  Adair,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $1;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  18x28;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.  Newspaper:  Dispatch  (Fri.) 
Hotels:  American,  Lewis,  Central. 

BOWLING  GREEN,  1,700.  R.  R  ,  Bowling  Green,  Tiledo  &  Indianapolis.  Blank's  Hall, 
F.  H.  Broughton  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10.  Size  of 
stage,  18x24;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  E.  J.  Orvine;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  White. 

Newspapers:    Democrat  (Fri.),   Sentinel  (Th.) Hotels:    Central,  regular   rates,    $2 

(special  also);  Lease. 

BRYAN,  4,400.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern.  Baxter  Opera  House,  Baxter  &  Nel- 
son, managers:  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $36;  licerse,  $3;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  24x36;  number  sets  scenery,  9  ;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Raynor.  News- 
papers :  Democrat  (Th.),  Press  (Th.) Hotels:  Fountain  City,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  alsol;  Bryan.  Ohio. 


268  HAERY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


BUCYKUS.  4,200.    R.  R.,  Ohio  Cent.;  Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic.     Rowse  Hall,  H.   &  W. 
Rowse,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage, 
[x        25x30;  bill  posters,  Fulton  &  Kayler.    Newspapers:  Forum  (Fri.),  News    (Th  ),  Journal 
(Fri ) Hotels:  Sims,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Alcorn,  Monnett. 

CADIZ,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Pan  Handle  (Pitts.,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis).    Cadiz  Opera  House,  J.  S. 

Conwell,  manager  :  seating  capacity,  700  ;  rental,    one    night  $25  ;  license,  $25.      Size 

of  stage,  20x30;    size  of  proscenium  opening,   height,   12  ;   full  sets  scenery  ;     leader 

of    orchestra,    W.   P.  Rea';  stage  carpenter,  J.  O.Lucas;  bill    poster,  Wm    Miller; 

y       theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Johnson.    Newspapers:  Sentinel  (Th.);  advertising  rates  lOc. 

per  line;  Republican,  advertising  rates  ICc.  per  line Hotels:  New  Arcade,  special 

rates,  $1.25;  Globe,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

Music  Hall,  Clark  &  Dewey,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $12.50, 
three  $25;  license.  $1  to  $3  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  15x30;  number  sets  scenery,  13. 

CAMBRIDGE,  3,200.    R.  R.,    Bait.    &    Ohio;    Cleveland  &  Marietta.    Town   Hall,   E.  W. 

Stottlemire,  manager;  seating  capacity.  400;  rental,  one  night  $9,  three  $20,  license  in- 
i/     eluded.    Size  of  stage,  20x30;  bill  poster,  T.  C.  Stanley.    Newspapers:  daily,  Times; 

weekly,  Democrat  (Sat.),  Herald  (Th.) Hotels:   Eagle,  regular   rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Brown,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Morton. 

CANTON,  25,700.    R.  R.,  Pittsburgh,  F.  W.  &  C.;  Connotton  Valley:  Cleveland  &  Marietta. 
Schaefer's  Opera  House,  Louis  Schaefer,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson  New  York  repre- 
sentatives; seating  capacity,  1,250;  rental,  share  only;  license,  yearly.    Size  of  stage, 
,  33x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x30:  height    from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height 
//     from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery, 
18;  scenic  artist,  C.  F.  Papke;  stage  carpenter,  Robert  Votaw;  bill  poster,  address  man- 
ager; number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,   16  stands;  rates  per  sheet,  3c. ;  theatrical 

teamsters,  Hurford  &  Miller.      Newspaper:    daily,  Repository,  Democrat Hotels: 

American,  special  rates.  $1.50;  St.  Cloud,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Metropolitan,  special 
rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

CELINA,  1,600.    R.  R,  Lake  Erie  &  West;  Tol..  Cin.   &  St.  L.;  Cin.  Van  Wert&Mich. 
Tonnell's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rent  or  share;  license,  $l.r,0.    Size  of  stage,  18x?5; 
J/     number  set*  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Wm  Baker.    Newspapers:  Observer  (Th.),  Standard 
(Th.) Hotels  :  Ellis,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also);  St.  Charles. 

CHARDON,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Painesville  &  Youngstown.  Chardon  Opera  House,  S.  E.  Bod- 
man,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  §30;  license,  $1  to  «3. 
Size  of  stage,  20x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage.  3;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery, 
7:  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Rodgers;  stage  carpenter,  T.  C.  Crampton.  Newspaper: 

Republican    (Tu.) Hotels:    Chardon,    regular  rates,    $2,    (special    also):   Burnett 

House,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

CHILLICOTHE,  13,000.  R  R.,  Cincinnati,  Wabash  &  Baltimore;  Scioto  Valley;  Toledo, 
Cincinnati  &  St.  Louis.  Masonic  Opera  House,  Byron  W.  Orr,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $50;  share  also;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  30x48;  size 

/of  proscenium  opening,  20x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  number  sets  scenery,  19; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Eddy  Fry:  scenic  artist,  Byron  W.  Orr:  stage  carpenter,  J.  Drum- 
mond:  bill  poster,  Byron  W.  Orr:  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per 
sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  James  Smith.  Newspapers  :  daily,  News;  weekly, 
Gazette  (Wed.),  Leader  (Sit.),  Advertiser  (Sat.)  ...Hotels:  Warner,  special  rates, '$2; 
Emmett.  special  rates,  gl  50. 

Clough's  Opera  House,  E.  Kauffman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night 
$40;  three  $100.  license,  $1.25;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x52;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  31;  depth  under  stage,  7:  bill  poster,  E. 
Kauffpun;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  Kauffman. 

CINCINNATI,  300,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Day.;  C  ,  Ind.,  St.  L  &  C.;  C.,  N.  O.  &  Tex. 
Pacific;  ,Cin.  &  Portsmouth;  Cleveland,  C.,  C.  &  I  :  Kentucky  Central:  Louisville  & 
Nashville;  Marietta  &Cin.;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio:  Ohio  &  Mississippi;  Pittsburg,  Cin  & 
St.  Louis;  Toledo,  Cin.  &  St  Louis.  Grand  Opera  House,  Miles  &  Rainforth,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  2,200;  share  only.  Musical  director,  Isaac  Haig:  scenic  artist,  De  Witt  C. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Ohio. 


Waugh;  stage  carpenter,  George  Fields;  bill  poster,  Harry  Lewis;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  30,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c;  theatrical  teamster,  Omnibus  Line.  Newspapers: 
daily.  Enquirer,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  $1.50;  Commercial-Gazette,  per  inch.  $1.50; 

Times-Star,  per  inch,  $1.50;  Post Hotels:  Burnett  House,  special  rates  $2.50 '  to  $3; 

Grand,  special  rates,  $2.50  to  $3;  Gibson,  special  rates,  $2.50  to  $3;  Palace,  $2  to  $3; 
Emery,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also). 

Havlin's  Theatre,  J.  H.  Havlin,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York,  representatives; 
seating  capacity,  1,100.  Size  of  stage,  38x70;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x30  ;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves.  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  8. 

Heuck's  New  Opera  House,  Jas.  E.  Fennessy,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York 
representatives;  seating  capacity,  2,500;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  60x83;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  40x35:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  24;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  75;  depth  under  stage,  12;  complete  stock  scenery;  musical  director,  Adam  Weber; 
scenic  artist,  D.  B.  Hughes;  stage  carpenter,  Jos.  Morris;  bill  poster,  John  Chapman ; 
theatrical  teamster,  Omnibus  Co. 

People's  Theatre,  Jas.  E.  Fennessy,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,800;  share  only;  size  of 

stage,  37x75;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x35;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height 

y     from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  60;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  all  kinds;  full  set  scenery; 

leader  of  orchestra,  H.  Leopold;  scenic  artist,  Fred  Jones;  stage  carpenter,  F.  Mills; 

bill  poster,  J.  Chapman. 

Robinson  Opera  House,  John  Robinson,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rent  only.  Size 
of  stage,  45x90. 

/s~  Coliseum  Opera  House,  James  Collins,  manager;  seating  capacity,  3,000. 

Harris  Museum,  P.  Harris,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  6CO;  size  of  stage,  20x30. 

Vine  Street  Opera  House  (variety),  S.  Gabriel,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800.  Size  of 
stage,  30x30. 

St.  Charles  Music  Hall,  E.  A.  Ritter,  manager. 

Smith  &  Nixon's  Hall. 
A^-Greenwood  Hall. 

Mozart  Hall. 

CLEVELAND,  220,000.    R.  R.,  Cleveland,  C.,  C.  &  I.;  Cleveland  &  Pittsburg;  Cleveland, 
Youngstown  &  Pittsburg;  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern;  N.  Y.,  Chic.  &  St.  Louis;  N.  Y. 

/Pa.  &  Ohio;  Connotton  Valley.  Opera  House,  Gus  Hartz,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
/  1,400;  rental,  share  only;  license,  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  65x80;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
38x34;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18}^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  lofr,  60;  depth 
under  stage,  22;  traps,  all  kinds;  number  sets  scenery,  most  complete;  musical  director, 
Prof.  J.  U.  Thorndike;  scenic  artist,  Simon  Moesta;  stage  carpenter,  James  J.  Kine;  bill 
posters,  T.  E.  Bryan  &  Co. ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  6,000;  rates  per  sheet. 
3c.:  theatrical  teamsters,  Omnibus  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Leader,  advertising 
rates,  yearly  cantract:  Herald,  yearly  contract;  Penny  Press,  yearly  contract;  Plain  Dealer, 
yearly  contract;  weekly,  Sun  (Sun.),  yearly  contract;  Voice  (.Sun.),  yearly  contract; 

Sentinel  (Sat.),  yearly  contract Hotels:  Stillman,  special  rates,  $3.50;   Weddell, 

special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50;  Kennard,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50;  Forest  City,  special  rates, 
$2  to  $3;  Prospect,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Ameiican,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Hawley, 
special  rates,  $1.50. 

Academy  of  Music,  John  A.  Ellsler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $100, 
three  $300,  license  included;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  — ;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
26x31;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26;  depth  under  stage,  6;  traps,  6;  number 
sets  scenery,  40;  musical  director,  Prof.  Schoenam;  scenic  artist,  Signor  Cappannini; 
stage  carpenter,  Tom  Studer;  bill  poster,  James  Bryan;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 1,100;  rate  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Transfer  Co. 

Globe  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  1,026;  rental,  one  night  $40,  th  ee  $105,  license  Included; 

full  set  scenery. 
//-Oase  Hall;   seating  capacity.  1,240;  license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  22x45;  no  scenery. 

Drew's  Museum,  Charles  Drew,  manager. 


270  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


CIRCLEVILLE,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Pitts.,  Cinn.  &  St  L;   Scioto  Valley.     Peck's  Hall,  Evans 
Krimmel  manager;    seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30;    license, 
$3.25;  share  also     Size  of  stage,   18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  James 
I/     O'Neal;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  G  Binny.    Newspapers  :  daily,  Herald;  weekly,  Watch- 
man (Fri.),  Union-Herald  (Th.) Hotels:  Pickaway,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

American. 

CLYDE,  3,700.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  South.;  Wheeling  &  Lake  Erie.  Opera  House, 
C.  E.  Perry,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450:  rent  or  share;  license,  $1  and  8  tickets. 
Size  of  stage,  20x31;  full  set  scenery;  billposter,  W.  J.  De  Lude;  theatrical  teamster,  N. 

H.  Wyatt.     Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Th.),  Advocate  (Sat.) Hotel:  Nichols,  Junction, 

St.  Vincent. 

COLUMBIANA,  1,800.  R.  R.,  P.  F.  W.  &  Chicago.  Appleton  Hall,  John  P.  Patterson, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $5.  Size  of 
stage,  30x25;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x18;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  2;  number 
sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  M.  McClure;  stage  carpenter,  B.  F.  Miller;  theatrical 

teamster,  Frank  Bell.    Newspaper:  Register  (Th.) Hotel:   Patterson,  regular  rates, 

$1.50  (special  also). 

COLUMBUS,  70,010.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Clev.,  Col.,  Cincinnati  &  Indiana;  Cleve- 
land, Mt.  V.  &  Delaware;  Col.,  Hock.  Val.  &  Toledo;  Chicago,  St.  Louis  &  Pitts.;  Col.  & 

,  Eastern;  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  West;  Ohio  Central;  Pitts.,  Cinn.  &  St.  Louis;  Scioto  Valley. 
\/  Grand  Opera  House,  Miller  &  O'Key;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  share  only;  license 
yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x58;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  26x32;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  41;  depth  under  stage,  11;  traps,  3;  com- 
plete stock  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  L.  Schneider;  scenic  artist,  E.  B  Fickes:  stage 
carpenter,  Geo.  Jackson;  bill  poster.  J.  B.  Miller;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  5,000; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Col.  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers  daily,  Journal, 
advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.;  Dispatch,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c, ;  Times,  adver- 
tising rates  per  inch,  75c. ;  weekly.  Capital  (Sun.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.;  News, 
(Sun  )  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.;  Bohemian  (Sat.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c. 
Hotels:  Neil,  regular  rates,  $3  to  $4;  American,  $1.50  to  $2;  Park,  $2  to  $2.50. 

Coinstock's  Opera  House,  F.  E.  Comstock,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,400;  rental,  one 
night,  $75:  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  24x32. 

Eureka  Theatre,  James  Douglass,  manager. 

Pavilion  Theatre,  Richards  &  Roltain,  managers;  seating  capacity,  2,200. 
^.  City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  3,000. 

COLUMBUS  GROVE,  3,500.  R.  R  ,  Cin..  Ham.  &  Dayt.  Day's  Academy  of  Music,  Marion 
Luce,  manager,  seating  capacity,  600:  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage, 
17x24;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x22  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  bill  poster, 
Marion  Luce;  number  sheets  accommodate.  250;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspaper;  Demo- 
crat (Th.),  advertising  rate,  lOc.  per  line Hotel  :  City,  special  rates  $1-25. 

CORNING,  4,200.  R.  R.,  Ohio  Central.  Monahan's  Opera  House,  John  Monahan,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  license,  $3;  share  also. 

y        Size  of  stage,  15x30  ;  number  sets  scenery,  5.     Newspaper  :  Times  (Th.) Hotels: 

Central,  Gbbe,  Park. 

COSHOCTON,  4,300.  R.  R.,  Connotton  Valley;  Pitts.,  Cin.,  St.  Louis.  Opjjra  House; 
seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $30;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
30x40;  full  set  scenery:  bill  poster,  H  D.  Beach.  Newspapers:  Age  (Sat.),  Democrat, 

(Tu.),  Standard  (Sat.) Hotels  :  McDonald,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Price. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

CRESTLINE,  4,200.    R.   R.,  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.;  Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic.    Schober's 

Opera  House,  Ang  Schober,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 

/       $24;  license  $2;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x28;  number  sets  scenery,  6:  bill  poster, 

W.  Carney.    Newspapers:  Advocate  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels:  Continental, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  National,  Central,  Gibson. 

CUYAHOGA  FALLS,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Pitts.,  Clev.  &  Tol.;  Clev.,  Mt.  Ver.  &  Del.  James 
Hall,  George  Sackett,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25; 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Ohio.  371 


license,  $1;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x22;  no  scenery;  bill  poster.  F.  H.  Duffy;  theat- 
rical seamster,  J.  Hatfleld.  Newspaper:  Reporter  (Fri ) Hotel:  Perry,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also). 

DATYON,  45,000.     R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Day.;  Cin.   Nor.;  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.    &  Ind.;  Day. 

&  Union;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;  Pitts.,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis;  Tol..  Cin.  &  St.  Louis.  Weid-  i/ 
ner's  Opera  House,  J.  &  P.  Weidner,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one 
night,  $40,  three  $120;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x51;  size  of  proscenium  opening. 
20x29;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  32;  depth 
under  stage, 8;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery;  16;  leader  of  orchestra,  C.  Dennewitz; 
scenic  artist.  D.  Hughes;  stage  carpenter,  Charles  Combs;  bill  posters,  Wolf  Bros.; 
theatrical  teamster,  P.  A.  McGowen.  Newspapers:  daily,  Democrat,  advertising  rates, 
per  inch,  75c. ;  Journal,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  75c.;  Herald,  advertising  rates,  per 
inch,  75c.... Hotels:  Beckel,  special  rates;  $2;  Phillips,  special  rates.  $1.50;  Arlington, 
special  rates,  $1;  Palmer,  special  rates,  $1. 

rand  Opera  House  (formerly  Music  Hall),  Larry  H.  Reist,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,500; 
share  only.  Size  of  stage,  45x90;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x40;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25 ;  depth  under  stage,  16;  traps,  2;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  18;  leader  of  orchestra,  G.  H.  Marsteller;  scenic  artist,  Walter  P. 
Wilson;  stage  carpenter,  Henry  Bandendistle;  bill  posters,  Wolf  Bros.:  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  10.000;  rate  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  P.  P.  Mesler. 

NATIONAL  MILITARY  HOME,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Home  Avenue;  Tol.,  Cin.  &  St.  L.  Memorial 
JIall,  Amusement  Committee,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  40x75  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17; 
.height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  23;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery, 
18;  stage carp3ater,  Sam.  Harderson;  theatrical  teamster,  Home Hotel:  Home. 

Beckel  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  800. 

DEFIANCE,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;  Wabash.  Meyers  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  full 
set  scenery;  bill  poster,  G.  W.  Eiser.  Newspapers:  daily,  Journal;  weekly,  Express 

(Th.);  Times  (Sat.),  Herald  (Wed.) Hotels:  Russell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Crosby,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

DE  GRAFF,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.  Weller  Hall,  E.  Weller,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Nate  Strayer;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm. 

Posh.    Newspaper:  Buckeye  (Fri.) Hotels:  Miami,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Buckeye. 

DELAWARE,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.;  Col.,  Hock.  Valley  &  Tol.  City  Opera 
House,  Clippinger  &  Rutter,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,012;  rental,  one  night  $40, 
three  $100;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  number  sets  scenery,  20; 
bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Bus  Line.  Newspaper:  daily,  Chronicle; 

weekly,  Gazette  (Th.),  Herald  (Th.),    Signal  (Wed.)  Hotels:  American,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Powell,  Nicholls,  St.  Charles. 

Williams'  Opera  House,  Harry  N.  Hills,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night 
$15  to  $20;  license,  $3  to  $10.  Size  of  stage,  23x36;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

DRESDEN,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Pittsburg,  Cincinnati  &  St.  Louis.  Lemert's  Hall.  Newspaper: 
Doings  (Fri.) Hotel:  Akeroyd,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) . 

EAST  LIVERPOOL,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Pittsburgh.  Opera  House,  Geo.  J.  B. 
Phillips,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  oue  night  $30,  three  $75;  license,  yearly. 
Size  of  stage,  22x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x16;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  2:  number  sets  scenery, 
11;  billposter,  Wm.  Bridge;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  3c. ; 
theatrical  teamster,  Henry  Benington.  Newspapers,  weekly:  Review  (Sat.),  advertising 
rates,  50c.  per  inch ;  Gazette  (Th  ),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch Hotels :  Thomp- 
son, special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25 ;  Dobbs,  special  rates,  $1. 

Deidrick's  Opera  House,  J.  L.  Deidrich,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night 
$10,  three  $25;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  15x17;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

McNicoll's  Opera  House;  H.  E.  McNicoll,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800. 


272  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

H.    A.    D'ARCY'S^  ATTRACTIONS^ 

Season  1884-85.     The  Beautiful,  Emotional 

BERTHA    WELBY, 

Supported  by  H.  A.  D'ARCY'S  COMPANY, 
Notable  of  which  may  be  mentioned  MR.  JOHN  HAZELRIGG. 

REPERTOIRE:  LADY  CLARE  and  the  IRONMASTER, 
THE  HEBREW  MOTHER,  TERRIBLE  TEMPTATION, 
CAMILLE,  THE  GOLDSMITH'S  WIFE. 

Time  for  this  season  all  filled  ;  ready  to  book  for  1885-86. 


Season  1885-86 — Will  take  the  road  Sept.  i,  1885,  under  the 
management  of  H.  A.  D'ARCY,  a  Society  Play,  entitled 

ANTOINE  and  LORENA 

Week  and  three-night  dates  only.  For  time,  address  12  Union 
Square.  I  guarantee  this  the  most  powerful  society  play  ever 
written.  H.  A.  D'ARCY. 

Correspondence  solicited  with  James  O'Neil,  Lewis  Morrison, 
Mr.  John  Hazelrigg,  Ed.  Buckley  and  Jos.  Wheelock  ;  also  ladies 
of  equal  ability. 

W.    ROLFF, 

Theatrical  and  Opera  Shoes, 

92  MYRTLE  AVE.,  BROOKLYN,  N.  Y., 

NEAR  THE  PARK  AND  HYDE  &  BEH MAN'S  THEATRES. 

Shoes  made  according  to  costumes  in  a  short  time  and  guaran- 
teed to  fit.  Mr.  Rolff  has  been  well  and  favorably  known  for  years. 
Professional  parties  will  find  it  to  their  interest  to  communicate  or 
call.  All  goods  sent  C.  O.  D.  

HERMANN  H.  PERLET, 

Musical    Director  and  Composer, 

GRAND  ITALIAN  OPERA,  OPERA  BOUFFE,  ORATORIO  ; 

and 


CONTRALTO     OPERA     COMIQUE. 
Address  care  SOHMER     &    CO.,    Piano    Warerooms,    East 
i4th  St.,  New  York  City. 


THEATRE  DIUECTORY— Ohio.  373 


EATON,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Day.  Opera  House,  E.  H.  Allisou,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  license  includ.d.  Size  of  stage,  24x41; 
full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Thomas  J.  Tibbais  ;  theatrical  teamster,  M.  Ryan.  News- 
paper :  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels :  Reicher,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

ELMORE,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Opera  Hall,  Johnson  &  Haskins,  mana- 
gers; seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $20;  share  also;  license,  $1  Size 
of  stage,  20x24;  size  of  proscejinm  opening,  9x19;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number 
sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Johnson  &  Haskins;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
40;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Goff.  Newspapers  :  Tribune  (Fri),  ad- 
vertising rates,  5c.  per  line Hotels:  Elmore,  special  rates,  $1;  American,  special 

rates,  $1. 

ELYRIA,  5,100.  R.  R.,  Cleveland,  Loraine  &  Wheeling;  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern. 
Elyria  Opera  House,  W.  B.  Gates,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night 
$25,  three  $50;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  number  sets  scenery,  14;  bill  post- 
er, W.  W.  Bruce;  theatrical  teamster,  B.  F.  Small.  Newspapers:  Constitution  (Th.), 

Republican  (Th.)     Hotels:  Beebe,  regular  rates,  $2 (special  also/;  American,  regular 

rates.  $2  (special  also):  Metropolitan,  National. 

Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $14;  license  included.    Size  of  stage, 
18x20. 

FINDLAY,  6,003.  R.  R..  Lake  Erie  &  Western;  Ind.,  Bloomington  &  Western;  Toledo* 
Ind.  Davis'  Opera  House,  J.  C.  Bushon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one 
night  $25,  three  $60;  share  also:  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  16x30 ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  frem  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22; 
depth  under  stage,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  J6;  leader  of  orchestra,  Mr.  Wineland;  bill 
poster,  Opera  House  Co.;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  250;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ; 
theatrical  teamster,  Stanley  Moore  Newspapers :  daily,  Jeffersonian,  advertising  rates 
per  inch,  $1;  Star,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  weekly,  Republican  (Fri.).  Courier  (Th.). 

Hotels:  Joy's,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2; 

Sherman,  special  rates,  $1;  Central,  special  rates,  $1. 

FOSTORIA,  5,300.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Col.,  Hocking  Valley  &  Toledo;  Lake  Erie  & 
Western;  N.  Y.,  Chic.  &  St.  Louis;  Ohio  Central.  Andes  Opera  House,  W.  P.  Howell, 
manager;  seating  capacity.  800;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45;  share  also  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  30x60;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  bill  poster,  J.  A.  Flickinger. 

Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Observer  (Th.),  Review  (Fri.) Hotels:  Hayes',  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central. 

Liberty  Hall,  Eschelman  &  Hale,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8. 
three  $21;  license,  $1.50  to  $3;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x30;  full  set  scenery. 

FREMONT,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So. ;  Lake  Erie  &  Western;  Wheeling  &  Lake 
Erie.  Opera  Hall,  F.  Heine,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15; 
license,  $3;  Size  of  stage,  40x37;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x24;  depth  under  stage, 
3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  leader  of  orchestra,  Gus.  Spicher;  scenic  artist,  P. 
Phillips;  stage  carpenter,  Jas.  Steinly;  bill  poster,  James  Thompson;  theatrical  teamster, 

John  Steward.     Newspapers:    Messenger  (Th.):    Journal  (Fri.);   Courier    (Th.) 

Hotels:  Roch,  regular   rates,  $2  (special  also);  Ball,  regular  rates,    $2  (special  also); 
Croghan. 

Mammoth  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1.000. 
Union  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

GALION,  7,500.     R,  R  ,  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.;    N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio.     City  Opera  Hall,  A. 

Brokaw,  manager,  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $2.    Size  of  stage, 

25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  27;  bill  poster,  S.  F.  Riblet.    Newspapers:  Inquirer  (Fri.); 

Noose  (Sat);    Sun-Review  (Fri.)  Hotels:   Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Capitol. 
Central  Opera  House,  H.  R.  Kelley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $12; 

share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  22x22;  full  set  scenery. 
GALLIPOLIS,  5,300.    R.  R.,  Col.,  Hock.  Val.  &  Tol.    Aleshire  Hall,  W.  S.   Kerr,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;    license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  16x 

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274  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


17;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Frank  Lepert.    Newspapers:    daily,  Tribune; 

weekly.  Bulletin  (Tn.),  Herald  (Sat.),  Journal  (Th.) Hotels;  Dufonr,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also:  Wendell,  St.  Charles,  Ecker. 

GARRETTSVILLE,  2,200.    R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio.    Buckeye  Hall,  G.  Horten,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  700.    Newspaper:  Journal  (Th.) Hotel:    Cannon,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also). 

GREENVILLE,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Van  Wert  &  Mich.;  Chic.,  St.  L.  &  Pittsbnrg:  Dayton 
&  Umion.  Opera  House,  R.  S.  Frizell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night, 
$35;  shtre  also:  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill 
poster,  Daniel  Murphy,  Newspapers  :  Democrat  (Wed.),  Advocate  (Th.),  Die  Post  (Sat.), 

Journal  (Fri.),  Courier  (Sat.) Hotels:  Tnrpen,  regular  rates,  $2;  Wagner. 

Mnsic  Hall,  Frank  McWheeney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night,  $10  to 
$20;  license,  tickets;  share  also;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

HAMILTON,  15,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Day.;  C.,  H.  &  I.;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;  Cin.,  H.  & 
R.  Globe  Opera  House,  A.  Myers,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night 
$35,  three  $85,  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  30x30;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  15x30,  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  19: 
traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  stage  carpenter,  Kuhne;  bill  poster,  Kuhne;  number 
sheets  can  accommodate,  1.500  to  2,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers  :  daily.  News. 

advertising  rates,  yearly  contract:  weekly,  Democrat  (Th.),  Observer  (Fri.) Hotels: 

St.  Charles,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Central,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Stroub,  special  rates,  $1.25. 
Beckett  Hall,  Jacob  Lorenz,  manager;   seating   capacity,    600;  rental,  one   night  $20 ; 
license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  20x25. 

HANOVERTON.  500.  R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Pittsburg.  Hanover  Hall,  S.  M.  Burson,  manager  ; 
seating  capacity,  300 Hotel:  Mansion. 

HICKSVILLE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio.  Pettit  Opera  House,  B.  S.  Pettit,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  550;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18s20;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  leader 

of  orchestra,  G.  F.  Knight;  bill  poster,  J.  O.  Ru«e.    Newspaper:  News(Th.) Hotels: 

Union,  special  rates,  $1 ;  Aldine.  special  rates,  $1. 

HILLSBORO,  3,600.  R.  R.,  Cin.  &  Eastern:  Cin.,  Wash.  &  Balto.  Music  Hall,  C.  S.  Bell, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license,  $2.  Size  of 
stage,  17x43;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster.  Chas.  Clay.  Newspapers  :  daily. 

Gazette;  weekly,  News  (Wed.),  Herald  (Sat.) Hotels:    Kramer,  regular  rates.  $2 

(special  also);  Ellicott,  Woodrow. 

HOLGATB,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Tol.,  Cin.  &  St.  Lonio.  Holgate  Opera  Hall; 
seating  capacity,  500.  Size  of  stage,  16x22;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Times 
(Th.) 

HUDSON,  2,100.  R.  R.,  Clev.,  Mt.  Ver.  &  Del.;  Cleveland  &  Pittsburg.  Adelpbian  Hall, 
C.  W.  Farrar,  manager;  seating  capacity.  800;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage,  25x30  ; 
fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster.  A.  G.  Benson;  theatrical  teamster.  Wm.  Bond.  News- 
paper :  Enterprise  (Fri.)  Hotel:  Mansion,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also). 

IRONTON,  11,000.  R.  R,  Scioto  Valley;  Toledo,  Cin.  &  St.  L.  Masonic  Opera  House,  B. 
F.  Ellsberry,  manager;  seating  capacity,  950;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  25x52;  size  of  prosenium  opening,  19x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24:  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery, 
10;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  M.  Stroble;  scenic  artist,  B.  V.  Hicks:  stage  carpenter,  Jos. 
Barnes;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  800;  rates,  3c: 
theatrical  teamster,  E.  W.  Jones.  Newspapers:  Register  (Wed.),  advertising  rates  yeany; 
Bee  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract:  Irontonion  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  con- 
tract  Hotels:  Iron  ton,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Sheridan,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Massie, 

special  rates,  $1. 

Union  Hall,  W.  A.  Murdock,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $18,  three 
$40;  license,  $3.50;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  18x24;  number  sets  scenery,  7. 

JEFFERSON,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700; 
rent  or  share;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers:  semi- weekly,  Sentinel;  weekly.  Gazette 
(Fri.) Hotels  :  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also)  ;  Beckwith. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Ohio.  375 

KENT,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Connotton  Valley;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;  Pittsburg  &  Western.  Opera 
House,  W.  S.  Kent,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  share  only;  license  yearly. 
Size  of  stage,  21x23;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13J^x23;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
11^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,16>£;  depth  under  stage,  3^;  number  sets  scenery', 
7;  bill  poster,  B.  A.  Brewster;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. 
Newspapers  :  Bulletin  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  $2;  News  (Th.),  advertising 

rates,  per  inch,  $2 Hotel:  Continental,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Collins,  special 

rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 

KENTON,  (5,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Atlantic;  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  Western,  (Ohio  Division).  Dick- 
son's  Grand  Opera  House,  Henry  Dickson.  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,295;  share  only; 
license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  42x70;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  bill  posters,  Dickson  & 
Lawrence;  theatrical  teamster,  Tbos.  Maple.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Republican 

(Th.) Hotels:  Reese,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Southard,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Scott,  Dugan,  Franklin. 
City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

LANCASTER,  9,000.  R.  R.,  Cincinnati  &  Muskingum  Valley  ;  Toledo,  Columbus  &  Hock- 
ing Valley.  Chestnut  Street  Opera  House,  Sandy  G.  V.  Griswold,  manager ;  seating 
capacity,  900;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  29x50  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
24x26  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30  ;  depth 
under  stage,  9;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  12  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  E.  Rudebaugh; 
scenic  artist,  M.  Anubrustie  ;  s'.age  carpenter,  H.  Eckert  ;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Scoville  ; 
theatrical  teamster,  John  Cleery.  Newspapers  :  semi-weekly,  Gazette  (Tu.  and  Pri.), 
advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Eagle  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract; 

Republican  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels:    Martin,  special  rates, 

$1.25  ;  Yuithoff,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Talmadge,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
City  Hall,  Geo.  C.  Stonebremer,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20, 
license  included;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  40x50;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

LEBANON,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Gin.  Northern;  Toledo,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis.  Opera  House,  seating 
capacity,  930;  rental,  one  night  $20  ;  three  $48  ;  license  inclndjd.  Size  of  stage,  30x60; 
number  sets  scenery,  10  ;  bill  poster,  Jacob  Egbert ;  theatricil  teamster,  J.  M. 
Thompson.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Star  ;  semi-weekly,  Gazette  ;  weekly,  Patriot  (Pri.) 
Hotels:  Lebanon,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

LEETONIA,  2,500.       R.  R.,N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;    Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic.     Forney's       t^ 
Opera  House,   M.  T.  Forney,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  69  X    Newspaper:    Democrat 
(Fri.) .'.Hotel  :    Hirtzell,  regular  rates,  $2  (sp3cial  alss). 

LIMA,  12,500.  R.  R.,  Pittsburg,  Fort  Wayne  &  Chicago;  D.  &  M.;  Chicago  &  Atlantic; 
Lake  Erie  &  Western.  Faurot  Opera  House,  O.  E.  Latham,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
1,000;  rental,  one  night  $100;  three  $225;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
38x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  40x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  70;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  5;  number  sets  sceuery— full  sets; 
leader  ot  orchestra,  Mr.  Johnson;  stag^  carpenter,  Harry  Bell;  bill  poster  O.  E.  Latham; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodite,  800;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm. 
Pangle.  Newspapers:  daily,  Republican,  advertising  rates  (yearly  contract),  lOc.  per  line; 
semi-weekly,  Democrat  (Wed.  and  Sit.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line;  weekly,  Times 

(Sat.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line Hotels;  Lima,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50; 

Burnet,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2  50;  French's,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50. 

Faurot  Music  Hall,  O.  E.  Latham,  manager.    Size  of  stage,  33x18;  no  scenery. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $25,  thrae  $75;  license,  8  tickets;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  23x'iO;  number  sets  scenery.  12. 

LOGAN,  3,200.  R.  R  ,  Col. ,  Hock.  Val.  &  Tol.  Rempel's  Opera  House,  P.  F.  Rempel, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $20;  three  $40;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  16x36;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  J.  C.  James.  Newspapers  :  Sentinel 

(Th),  Gazette  (Th.) Hotels:  Remple,  regular  rates.  $2  (special  also);  American, 

Bunz. 

LONDON,  3,700.  R.  R.,  Pitts.,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis;  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  Western.  Music  Hall, 
W.  R.  Park,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $36;  share 
also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x26;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  bill  posters,  City 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Ohio.  277 


Bill  Posting  Co.;  theatrical  teamster,  Morris  Welsh.    Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Wed.), 

Democrat   (Wed.),  Times  (Pri.)  Hotels:  Phifer,  regular   rates,  $2   (special  also); 

Madison,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MANSFIELD,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio:  Northwestern  Ohio;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio: 
Pitts.,  Ft.  W.  &  C.;  B.  &  O.;  P.,  F.  W.  &  C.,  connect  at  Crossing.  Opera  House; 
seating  capacity,  900.  Size  of  stage,  31^x54;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13^;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  5^;  bill  poster.  C.  S.  Longsdorf ;  the- 
atrical teamster.  C,  S.  Longsdorf,  Newspapers:  Courier  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Sat.),  Herald 

(Th.) Hotels:  St.  James,  special  rates,  $2;  Wiler,  special  rates,  §2;  Sherman,  special 

rates,  $1.25. 
Miller's  Opera  House,  Joe  Miller,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600. 

MARIETTA,  8.000.  R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Marietta;  Cin.,  Wash.  &  Balto..  City  Hall,  Thos. 
Hancock,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,280;  rental,  one  night  §25  ;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  33x72;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  23x33;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15'^; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  ?8;  depth  under  stage,  >5>£;  traps,  2;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  Dan  Baker;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Strauss;  number  sheets 
can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Dye  Bros.  News- 
papers: semi-weekly,  Register;  advertising  rates  lOc.  per  line;  weekly,  Leader  (Tu.);  ad- 
vertising rates  ICc.  per,line;  Times  (Th.);  advertising  rates  lOc.  per  line Hotels: 

National,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  St.  Cloud,  special  rates,  SI;  Bizant's,  $1. 

MARION,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Atlantic;  Clev..  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.;  Col.,  Hoc.  Val.  &  Tol; 
New  York,  Pa.  &  Ohio.  Music  Hall,  C.  C.  Pettit,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  750  ;  rent 
or  share.  Size  of  stage,  31x55;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster.  James  Joy.  News- 
papers: daily,  Stai;  weekly,  Mirror  (Th.),  Independent  (Th.)  Hotels:  Marion,  reg- 
ular rates,  $2  (special  also);  Kerr. 
City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350.  Size  of  stage,  20x31 ;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

MARYSVILLE,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Cleveland,  C.,  Cin.  &  Indianapolis.  City  Opera  House,  John 
F.  Zwerner,  manager;  seating_capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  34x36;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  26x44;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage.  8;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  11; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Wm.  Lam  part;  scenic  artist,  Geo.  Zwerner;  stage  carpenter,  Jas. 
Gibson;  bill  poster,  Sam  Fry;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  800  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. 
theatrical  teamster,  John  Sellers.  Newspapers:  weekly.  Journal  (Tu.),  advertising 
rates  $1  per  inch;  Tribune,  (Fri );  advertising  rates  $1  per  inch Hotels  :  Continen- 
tal, special  rates,  gl  to  $1.50. 

MASSILLON,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Pitts,,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic  ;  Cleve.,  Loraine  &  Wheeling;  W.  & 
L.  E.;  M.  &  C.;  Cleve.,  Akron  &  Col.  Bncher's  Opera  House,  J.  G.  Bucher,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  900;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage,  36x55;  size  of  proscenium  opening. 
20x33;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  un- 
der stage,  7;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Chas.  S.  Traphagen;  theatrical 

teamster,  C.    S.  Traphagen.     Newspapers:   American  (Tu.),  Independent  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Park,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Waverly,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
Madison  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

McCONNELLSVILLE,  3,000.  On  the  Mnsktngum  River,  two  steamers  daily.  Music  Hall, 
Robert  L.  Morris,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $2. 
Size  of  stage,  26x38;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  Geo.  N.  Scott.  Newspapers: 

Democrat  (Fri.),  Herald  (Fri.) Hotels:  Adams',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Koons'. 

MI AMISBURG,  3,100.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Dayton;  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.  Gwinner's 
Opera  Hall,  Fred.  Gwinner,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three 
$21:  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  30x35;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Charles  O. 

Miller.  Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Fri.),  News  (Th.) Hotels:  Baum,  regular  rates,  $1.50 

(special  also),  Washington. 

MIDDLEPORT,  3,5CO.  R.  R.,  C.,  H.  V.  &  T. ;  Ohio  &  Cin. ;  also  on  Ohio  River.  Coe's  Opera 
House,  8.  P.  Coe,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25;  share  also; 
license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  size  of  prosceulu  a  opening,  10x20;  height  from 


278  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

stage  to  grooves,  12;  number  sets  scenery, 5.    Newspapers:    Herald  (Fri.).  Republican 
(Wed.) Hotels :  Grand  View,  special  rates,  $1 ;  Central,  special  rates,  $1, 

MIDDLETOWN,  6,400.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Hamilton  &  Dayton;  Cleve.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Indianapolis. 
Leibee's  Opera  House,  James  E.  Wooley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $35 ;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x22;  number  sets  scenery,  6:  bill 
poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  daily,  Argus:  weekly,  Journal  (Fri.).  Signal  (Sat.) 

Hotel:  United  States. 

Wooley's  Bijou  Theatre,  James  E.  Wooley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600.    Size  of  stage. 
30x30;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

MILAN,  1,300.  R.  R.,  Wheeling  &  Lake  Erie.  Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental, 
one  night  $10.  Size  of  stage,  20x24;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  L.  Minard. 
Newspeper:  Advertiser  (Sat.) Hotels:  Park,  Ferguson,  Klein. 

MINERVA,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Pittsburgh;  Connotton  Valley;  Cleveland,  Youngs- 
town  &  Pitsburgh.    Yengling's  Opera  House,  W.  J.  Yengling,  manager;  seating    capa- 
city, 600;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  15x40:1  size  of  prosce- 
I    /  ninm  opening,  12x18;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
y      18;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  M.  M.  Perdue;  stage  carpenter,  Jerry 
Myres ;  bill  poster,  John  Yeugling;    number  sheets  can  accommodate,  4) ;  theatrical 

teamster,  Abia  Stackhouse;  Newspaper:  News  (Fri) Hotels:  St.  James,  special 

rates,  $1  to  $1.25:  Center,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Jackson,  special  rates.  §1  to  $1  25: 
Ungerer,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  Jackson,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25." 

MOUNT  GILEAD,  1,600.  R.  R..  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.;  Ohio  Central.  Levering  Hall; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
20x66;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  G.  G.  Lidz.  Newspapers:  Sentinel  (Th.),  Register 
(Wed.) Hotels  :  G'obe,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  American. 

MOUNT  VERNON,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Cleveland,  Mt.  Vernon  &  Delaware. 
Woodward  Opera  House,  L.  G.  Hunt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900.    Size  of  stage. 
//  28x43;    bill  poster,  W.  T.   Critchfleld.    Newspapers:    semi-weekly,    Tribune;  weekly, 
Banner  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels:  Curtis,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Row- 
ley, Tegular  rates.  $1.50  (special  also);  Philo. 

Kirk  Opera  House,  L.  G.  Hunt,  manager;   seating  capacity.  65a;  rental,  ^one  night  s!5: 
license,  $3:  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  9 

NAPOLEON,  4,^00.  R.  R.,  Wabash.  Beckmann's  Hall,  Fred  Beckman,  manager:  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $15;  license,  $1  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x40; 
number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Tyler.  Newspapers:  Democrat,  Northwest 
(Th.),  Signal  (Th.) Hotels  :  Miller,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Wanus. 

NELSONVILLE,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Col.,  Hoc.  Val.  &  Tol.  Opera  Hall;  rent  or  share.  News- 
papers: News  (Th.),  Republican  (Th.) Hotels:  Dew,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

NEVADA,  1,300.  R.  R.,  Pitts  ,  Fort  Wayne  &  Chic.  Balliet  Hall,  Balliet  &  Goodbread, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three  $10;  license,  $1.  Size  of 
stage,  20x20;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  John  Price.  Newspaper:  Enterprise 
(Fri.) Hotels:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  al  o);  Centra1. 

NEWARK,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Pittsburg,  Cleveland  &  St.  Louis.  Wallace's 
Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $20.  Size  of  stage,  40x50;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,  6; 
bill  poster,  J.  H.  Miller;  theatrical  teamsters,  Long  Bros.  Newspaper  :  daily,  Advo- 
cate; weekly,  American  (Fri.),  Banner  (Wed.) Hotels:  American;  Lansing, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Tobb's,  regular  rates,   $2  (special  also). 
Music  Hall,  Geo.  Wallace,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800. 

NEWCOMERSTOWN,  1,200.    R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Marietta;    Pittsburg,  Cincinnati  &  St. 
\s      Louis.    Crater's  Hall,  J.  G.  Crater,  manager;    seating  capacity,  400;  fair  stock  scenery. 
Newspaper :    Index  (Th.) 

NEW  LEXINGTON,  1.700.  R.  R.,  Ohio  Central  ;  Pittsburg,  Cincinnati  &  St.  Louis. 
Smith's  Opera  House,  F.  J.  Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500.  Size  of  stage, 

y        20x25;  number  sets  scenery,  4.    Newspapers:    Herald  (Th.X  Tribune  (Th.) Hotels: 

New  Central,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also"). 


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THEATRE  DIEECTORY—  Ohio.  279 

NEW  LISBON,  2,700.  K.  R.,  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio.  Opera  House,  Wm.  Monaghan,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  460;  rental,  share  only;  license,  $1  to  $3.  Size  of  stage,  20x45;  number 
sete  scenery,  10,  bill  poster,  Frank  Gaily;  theatrical  teamster,  James  Hill.  Newspapers: 

Buckeye  State  (Th.),  Tribune  (Th.) Hotels:  Cowan,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also): 

Central,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Hostetter. 

NEW  LONDON,  2.200.  R.  R.,  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.  Town  Hall,  George  W.  Ransom, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  §30;  license,  $1.  Size  of 
stage,  40x16;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Dan.  Parkin.  Newspaper:  Record 
(Wed.) Hotels:  Gregory,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Kellenger. 

NEW  PHILADELPHIA,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Clev.  &  Pitts;  Clev.,  Lorame  &  Wheeling.  Opera 
House,  John  Barry,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  §15,  three  $30; 
license,  $1;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x60;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Charles 
Burry.  Newspapers;  Argus  (Th.),  Democrat  (Th.),  Advocate  (Th.) Hottls  :  Ex- 
change, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Gerin.  Schmidt. 

NEW  VIENNA,  1,100.  R.  R..  Marietta  &  Cin.  Peale'sHall.  T.  P.  Peale,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  §10,  three  $25;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x-24; 

number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Wine.    Newspaper:  Record  (Fri.) Hotels: 

Miller,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also;;  Union,  Harrison. 

NILES.  4.000.    R.  R.,  Alliance,  Niles  &  Ash.;  Ash.  &  Pitts.;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;  Painesv.  & 

Youngs.;  Pitts.,  Clev.  &  Tol.    Union  Opera  House,  O.  W.  Wilson,  manager;  seating     \^^ 
capacity,  600;  rent  or  share.      Size  of  stage,   15x17;   fair  stock  scenery;   billposters, 

Hoover    &  Siglman.    Newspaper:    Independent   (Fri.) Hotels:    Sanford,  regular 

rates,  $1.50  (special  also);  Commercial, 

NORTH  AMHERST,  2,200.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern.  Ploto  Hall,  Ploto 
Bros.,  managers;  rent  or  share;  license,  $2.  Number  sets  tcenery,  4.  Newspaper:  Free 
Press  (Th .) Hotels :  Henery,  Sharman . 

NORWALK,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.;  Wheeling  &  Lake  Erie.    Whittlesey's  S' 

Opera  House;    seating  capacity,  600;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Henry  Palmer.    News-        y 

papers,  daily,  Penny  Sun,  Reflector;  weekly.  Chronicle  (Th.),  Journal  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Baldwin,   regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);   St.  Charles,  regular  rates  §2  (special  also); 
City. 
St.  Charles  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

OBEBLIN,  3500.  R.  R..  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 
Newspaper:  News  (Fri.) Hotels:  Park,  Hurd,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also). 

OTTAWA,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Day  ton.  City  Hall,  Marion  Luce,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  18x25;  pro- 
sceninm  opening,  20x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  bill  poster,  Marion  Luce; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  250;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspaper  :  Democrat, 

(Wed.),  rate  lOc.  per  line Hotel:  Leopold:  regular  rates  $1.50  (special  also). 

Utrop's  Opera  House,  Wm.  Utrop,  manager;  seating  capacity  800;  fair  stock  scenenery. 

PAINESVILLE,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Lake  Sho.e  &  Mich.  So.;  N.  Y.,Chic.  &  St.  Louis;  Painsville 
AYonngstown.  Child's  Hall,  C.  A.  Hardway,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental, 
one  night,  $20;  share  also;  license,  $2  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets  scenery, 
8;  bill  poster,  Arthur  Higgins;  theatrical  teamsters,  Tabor  &  Ingrim.  Newspapers: 

Graphic  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Sat.),  Journal  (Sat.),  Telegraph  (Th.) Hotels:  Coroles, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Stockwell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

PIQUA,  11,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  St.  L.  &  Pitta.;  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Dayton.     Conover's  Opera 
House,  W.  G.  Conover,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three 
$100,  share  also;  license,  $2.    Size  of   stage,  45x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  6Jx40;        I/ 
width,  4;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  24 ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth      y 
under  stage,  12;  traps,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  13;  leader  of  orchestra,  B.  R.  Kleub; 
bill  poster,  Joe  Kipson;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  350;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Robbins  &  Sutton.    Newspapers:  daily,  Call,  advertising  rates.  5c. 

per  line;  weekly,  Journal  (Th );  Leader  (Sat.),  Helmet  (Th.) Hotels:  City,  special 

rates,  $1.25;  Barrett,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Miller  s,  special  rates,  $1. 
High  School  Hall:  seating  capacity,  1,20.). 


280  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


POMEROY,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Columbus,  Hocking  Valley  &  Toledo.  Opera  House,  S.  Davis, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25;  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size 
of  stage, 20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  W.  E.  Haner;  theatrical  teamster, 

Levi  Woods.    Newspaper:    Telegraph  (Wed.) Hotels:    Dilcher,  regular   rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Remington. 

PORT  CLINTON,  2,100.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.  Turner  Hall;  seating  capacity, 
400;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  $13;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  13x50;  number  sets 

|/      scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Oliver  Fows.    Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Wed.),  News  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Clinton,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also);  Ottawa,  Island. 

PORTSMOUTH,  15,000.  R.  R..  Scioto  Valley;  Marietta  &  Cincinnati;  Cincinnati  &  Eastern. 
Wilhelm's  Opera  House,  John  Wilhelm,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one 
night  $35,  three  $85,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x24;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  14x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  depth  under  stage,  3J^;  traps, 
1;  Bnmber  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  Sol  Lampman;  number  sheets  can  accommodate, 
rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster.  Peter  Schafer.  Newspapers:  daily,  Times 
(Sat.),  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  50c  ;  Tribune  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  50c.; 
Blade  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  50c. 

RAVENNA,  4000.    R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Pittsburg;  N.  Y.,   P.   &  Ohio;  Pitts.  &  Western. 

Reed's  Opera  House,  C.  A.  &  G.  P.  Reed,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one 

night  $25,  three  $55,  share  also;  license  yearly.    Size  of  stage,  35x54;  size  of  proscenium 

i  y    opening,  16x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26; 

/^        depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  John  Hamm ; 

scenic  artist,  Chas.  E.  Russell;    stage   carpenter,  James  Bacon;    bill  posters,  C.  A. 

«fc  G.  P.  Reed;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical 

teamster,  L.  S.  Ward.    Newspapers:  Republican  iTu.),  advertising  rates,  50c  per  inch; 

Press  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch Hotels:  Etna,  special  rates,  $1.25  to 

$1.50;  Commercial,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

SALEM,  5,000.    R.  R  ,  Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic.    Concert  Hall,  F.  W.  Allison,  manager; 
seating  capacity,   1,000;  share  only.    Size  of  stage,  26x35;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill 
I/  poster,  manager  of  hall.    Newspapers:  semi- weekly,  Republican;  weekly,  Vidette  (Fri.i, 
Era  (Fri.) Hotels:  American,  Pickett. 

,    §ALINEVILLE,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Pitts.    Masonic  Opera  House,  I.  B.   Cameron, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  350 Hotel:  McGilvery,  regular'rates,  $2  (special  also). 

SANDUSKY,  22,955.  R.  R.,  Ind.,  Bloomington  &  West.;  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So. ;  Bait.  & 
Ohio;  Lake  Erie  &  West.  Opera  House,  Wm.  J.  Stoffel,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
900;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $100;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  36x66; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  24x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  17;  leader  of  or- 
chestra, Chas.  Bnetz;  stage  carpenter,  John  May;  bill  poster,  W.  J.  Stuff  el;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  1,500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Gossman 
Bros.  Newspapers:  daily.  Register,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  Local,  yearly 

contract;  weekly,  Journal  (Th.) Hotels:  West,  special  rates,   $1  to  $1.25;  Sloane, 

$1.25  to  $1.50:  Cotton,  $1. 
Fisher's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  800. 
Linx  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

SEVILLE,  800.  R.  R  ,  Cleveland,  Loraine  &  Wheeling.  Town  Hall.  Newspaper:  Times 
(Th.) Hotel :  Redman. 

SHAWNEE,  4  000.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio.  Knights  of  Labor  Opera  House,  E.  W.  Wil- 
liams, manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  number  sets 
scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  John  J.  Caddy.  Newspaper: 
Banner  (Th.1 Hotels:  New  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Obear. 

SHILOH,  1,100.  R.  R.,  Cleveland,  Columbus,  Cincinnati  &  Indianapolis.  Breneman's 
Hall,  S.  S.  Hunter,  manager;  seating  capacity  300;  rental,  one  night  $3,  three  $8;  license, 
$1.  Size  of  stage,  16x20;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  George  Hammond. 
Newspaper:  Review  (Th.) Hotel:  American. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Ohio.  281 


SIDNEY,  6,200.    R.  R.,  Cin.,  Hamilton  &  Dayton;  Clev.,  Col.,  Cin.  &  Ind.     Monumental 

Opera  Hall,  Edgar  &  Nutt,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three          ,/' 
$75;  license,  $2;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  35x40;  number  sets  scenery,  26;  billposter, 
Charles  Rodgers;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  C.  Fry.     Newspapers :  daily,  Sentinel;  weekly, 
Journal  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Fri.) Hotels :  Burnett,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also) ;  Val- 
ley City,  Wagner,  Bush. 

Taylor's  Hall,  JTaylor  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $40. 
Size  of  stage,  25x35. 

SOUTH  TOLEDO,  1,800.  R.  R  ,  Toledo,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis;  Wabash.  Union  Hall;  seating 
capacity,  300.  Newspaper:  New  Era  (Fri.) 

SPRINGFIELD.  35.0CO.  R.  R.,  Cleve.,  C.  C.  &  I.;  Ind.,  B.  &  W.  (O.  Div.),  N.  Y.  Pa.  &  Ohio; 
Ohio  Southern;  Pitts.,  Cin.  &  St.  Lonis.  Black's  Opera  House,  Samuel  Waldman, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $76;  three  $200.  Size  of  stage, 
40x60;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  leader  of  orchestra,  Robert  Nelson;  stage  carpenter, 
Milton  Myers;  bill  poster,  H.  F.  Tyner;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400;  rates 
per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamsters,  Holloway  &  Son.  Newspapers:  daily;  Gazette,  ad- 
vertising rates,  per  inch,  $1;  Republic,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  $1;  Transcript,  adver- 
tising rates,  per  inch,  $1 Hotels  :  Lagonda,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Arcade,  special  rates, 

$1.50;  St.  James,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

Grand  Opera  House,  Samuel  Waldman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  share  only;  no 
license.  Size  of  stage,  42x63;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  6^;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  H.  Tyner. 

New  Crystal  Hall,  Marsh  Adams,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600.  Size  of  stage,  25x30; 
fair  stock  scenery. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

STEUBENVILLE,  16,COO.    R.  R  ,  Cleveland  &  Pittsbnrg;  Plttsburg,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis.    Jar- 

rett's  Hall,  D.  J.  Sinclair,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30;  share        i  / 
also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  J.  M.        V 
Russell ;  theatrical  teamster,  B.  F.  Markes.    Newspapers:  daily,  Gazette, Herald;  weekly, 
Press  (Fri.) Hotels:  United  Slates,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also);  Moss- 
grove,  Lowes,  Imperial,  St.  Nicholas. 

Opera  Hall,  Roseman  Gardiner,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three.  $30;  license,  $3;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

ST.  CLAIRSVILLE,  1,300.  R.  R.,  St.  Clairsville;  St.  Clairsville  &  Northern.  Welday's 
Hall,  H.  C.  Welday,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $7  to  $10,  three 
$15  to  $20;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  12x40;  number  sets  scenery,  3.  Newspapers: 
Chronicle  (Th.),  Gazette  (Th.) Hotel :  National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

ST.  MARY'S,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Lake  Erie  &  West.    City  Hall,  Marion  Luce,  manager;  seating  - 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  license,  $2  and  tickets.    Size  of  stage,        v 
17x20;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  bill  poster, 
manager  of  hall;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet.  4c.    News- 
paper: Argus  (Wcdo,  rates  per  line,  20c Hotel:  Durker,  special  rates,  $1  50. 

ST.  PARIS,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  St.  Louis  &  Pittsburg.  Town  Hall.  Newspapers  :  Dis- 
patch (Fri.) ;  New  Era  (Fri.) Hotel :  American,  regu'ar  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

TIFFIN,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;  Ind.,  Bloom.  &West.;  North  West.  Ohio.  National 
Hall,  E.  B.  Hnbbard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  >ental,  one  night  $25,  three 
$60;  license,  2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  45x35;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13^; 
depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  [number  sets  [ scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Charles 
Boos;  scenic  artist,  Edward  Lepper;  stage  carpenter.  Wm.  Rogers;  bill  poster,  J.  R. 
Lewis;  number  sheets  can  accommodate ,  600;  rate  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster, 
George  Reeme.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald;  weekly,  Tribune  (Th.),  Advertiser  iTh.), 
News  (Fri.).  Hotels  :  Empire,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Shawhan,  special  rates,  $1.50:  Lang, 
special  rates,  $1. 
City  Hall:  seating  capacity,  500. 


282  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY-  Ohio. 


TIPPECANOE  CITY,  2,200.  R.  R.,  Dayton  &  Michigan.  Chaffee's  Opera  House,  Sam.  E. 
Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15:  share  also;  license,  $i  to 
$3.  Size  of  stage,  19x45;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x20;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  4;  trap?,  1  ;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  manager;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates 
per  sheet,  3}^c  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Thomas  Hartley.  Newspaper:  Herald  (Sat.)... 
Hotels:  City,  regular  rates,  f  2  (f  pecial  also). 

TOLEDO.  60,000.  R.  R.,  Gin.,  Ham.  &  Day.;  Col.,  Hock.  Val.  &  Tol.;  Flint  &  Pere  Mar.;  L. 
S.  &  Mich.  So.;  Mich.  Cen.;  Mich  &  O.;  Nor.  West.  O.;  O.  Gen.;  Tol.  &  Ind.;  Tol., 
Ann.  A.  &  N.  M.;  Tol.,  Gin.  &  St.  L.;  Wabash;  Wheel.  &  L.  Erie.  Wheeler  Opera 
House,  George  W.  Bills,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,400;  rental,  one  night  $75;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  47x80;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  the- 
atrical teamsters,  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Blade,  Telegram,  Bee,  Express,  Post; 

weekly,  Record  (Sat.),  Democrat  (Sun.) Hotels:  Boody,  regular  rates,  $2  50  to  $3  50 

(special  also);  Madiuon,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $3  (special  also);  Burnett,  regular  rates,  $2 
(special  also);  Oliver,  American,  Union. 

White's  Hall,  D.  Coghlin.  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night,  $25.  Size 
of  stage,  25x50;  no  scenery. 

Music  Hall,  Wm.  Baker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800. 

Sangerfest  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,800. 

Adelphi  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

Theatre  Comique;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

TORONTO,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Pittsburg.  Freeman's  Opera  House,  Freeman  & 
Puzlis,  managers.  Newspaper:  Tribune  (Wed.) 

TROY,  5,000.  R  R.,  Gin.,  Ham.  &  Day.;  Ind. ,  Bloom.  &  West.  City  Opera  House,  Jesse 
Shilling,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $25;  share  also:  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  30x60;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Robert  Hollis.  News- 
papers: Chronicle  (Fri.),  Union  (Sat.) Hotels:  Morris,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Hatfleld,  Gault. 

UPPER  SANDUSKY,  4,700.  R.  R.,  Col.,  Hocking  Valley  &  Toledo;  Pittsbnrg,  Ft.  Wayne 
&  Chic.  Lime's  Opera  House,  John  W.  Lime,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental, 
one  night  $20,  three  $35;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  32x40;  full  set  scenery; 
bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  Chief  (Sat.), 

Republican  (Th.),  Union  (Th  ) Hotels:  Pierson,  regular  rates,  $2;  Warpole,  Hudson. 

Bury's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $26;  license,  $2.  Size  of 
stage,  20x25. 

URBANA,  8,000.     R.  R.,  Ind.,  Bloom.  &  West.;   N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;   Chic.,  St.  Louis  & 

Pitts.    Bennett's  Opera  House,  P.  R.  Bennett,  Jr.,  manager;  seating  capacity,  960;  rental,         .     , 
share  only;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  28x48:  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x24;       y 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage, 
7;  traps,  5;  number  sets  scenery,   11;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof .  W.  Small ;  stage  car- 
penter, Wm.  Yeasel;  bill  poster,  Opera  House:  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300; 
rates  per  sheet,  3J^c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Pat  O'Gane.    Newspapers:  daily,  Citizen, 

advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Gazette  (Th  ),  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels: 

Wean's,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2;  Exchange,  special  rates,  $1  25  to  $2. 
City  Hall,  S.  J.  Dixon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;    rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45; 
license  included.    Size  of  stage,  24x30;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

URICHSVILLE,  3,700.  R.  R.,  Cleveland,  Loraine  &  Wheeling;  Pittsburg,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis. 
Central  Hall,  F.  H.  Mozerud,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $6;  license, 
$3.  Size  of  stage,  12x25;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  M.  Miles;  theatrical  teamster, 
Scott  Dempster.  Newspaper:  Chronicle.  Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also);  United  States. 

VAN  WERT,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Van  Wert  &  Mich.;  Pitts.,  Fort  Wayne  &  Chic.  Opera 
House,  T.  S.  Gilliland,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  700  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 
$25.  Size  of  stage,  30x44;  number  gets  scenery,  8  ;  bill  poster,  McGaylord  ;  theatrical 


284  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

teamsters,  Clippenger  &  Noble.    Newspaper:  daily,  Bulletin  ;  weekly,  Republican  (Th.) 

Times   (Fri.) Hotels:    Van  Wert,  regular  rates,  $2    (special  also);    De    Puy. 

Commercial. 

Grand  Opera  House,  L.  R.  Swineford,  manager  ;    seating  capacity,  600  ;    rental,  one  night 
$12,  three  $28;  license,  $1.50;  share  also;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 

WAPAKONETA,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Cin.,  Ham.  &  Dayton.  Dicken  &  Fisher's  Hall,  Marion 
Luce,  manager;  seating  capacity  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50  ;  license,  20 
tickets.  Size  of  stage,  18x20;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x18  ;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  10  ;  bill  poster,  Marion  Luce  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200 ;  rates 
per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Republican  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  20c.  per  line  ; 

Democrat  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  20c.  per  line Hotels:  Henry,  special  rates,  $1; 

Burnett,  special  rates,  $1. 

WARREN,  6,000.  R.  R  ,  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;  Asht.,  Youngs.  &  Pitts.;  Pitts..  Clev.  &  Tol.; 
Painesville  &  Youngstown.  Webb's  Opera  House,  Lamb  &  Strong,  managers;  Brooks 
&  Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $24,  three 
$45;  share  also;  license,  $1,  and  10  tickets.  Size  of  stage,  20x45;  size  of  uroscenium 
iS  opening,  11x23;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15; 
depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  Greater; 
bill  poster,  Lamb  &  Strong;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  150;  rates  per  sheet,  4c  ; 
theatrical  teamster,  M.  D.  Loveless.  Newspapers,  daily:  Chronicle,  advertising  rates, 

per  inch,  $1;  weekly:  Chronicle  (Wed.),  Democrat  (Fri.),  Tribune  (Tu.) Hotels: 

Park,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Central,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Crescent,  special  rates,  $1.25. 
Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night,  $15,  three  $35;  license,  $5.    Size  of 
stage,  17x23;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 

WASHINGTON,  (Fayette  Co.),  5,500.    R.  R.,    Panhandle;  Toledo  &  St.  Louis;  Columbus 

&  Midland;  Ind.,  Bloomington  &  Western.    Music  Hall,  H.  B.  Smith,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  750;     rental,    share  only;    license    included.      Size  of  stage,  20x28;    height 

/from  stage  to  grooves,   11;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,   18;  depth  under  stage, 

i  /  4;  number  sets  scenery,?;  leader  of  orchestra,  Ed.  Burneti,;  stage  carpenter,  Wiliiam 

y      Vincent;  bill  poster,  H.  W  Smith;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate.  150  to  500;  rates 

per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  B  Smith.    Newspapers  :  Herald  (Th.),  advertising 

rates,  50c.  per  inch  ;  Register  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch;  Republican  (Wed.), 

advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch Hotels:   Cherry,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Gardner,  Arlington. 

WAVERLY,  2,000.    R.  R.,   Ohio  Southern;    Scioto   Valley.     Emmetfs  Hall,  James  Em- 
/mett,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;   rent  or  share.    Size  of  stage,  30x50;  full  set  sce- 
|/    nery;  bill  poster,  E.  Rogers.    Newspapers:  Republican  (Fri ),  Watchman  (Tu.)  Ho- 
tel: Emmett,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WELLINGTON,  2,600.  R.  R..  Cleveland,  Col.,  Cin.  &Ind.;  Wteeling  &  Lake  Erie.  Ren- 
inger's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  share  also.  Size  of 

stage,  30x48;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspaper:  Enterprise  (Wed.) Hotels:  American , 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Wellington. 

WELLSVILLE,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Pittsburg.    Opera  House;   seating  capacity,  850; 

Newspapers:  Sun  (Th.),  Union  (Fri.) Hotel:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

WEST  JEFFERSON,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Pittsburgr,  Cin.  &  St.  Louis.  Gregg's  Opera  House, 
Gregg  &  Hill,  managers;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  share 

also.    Size  of  stage,  14x18;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Opera  House Hotels  : 

American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Mantle. 

WILMINGTON,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Cin.  &  Columbus;  Midland  &  Cin.;  Muskingum  Valley. 
City  Hall,  Wm.  McMillan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $35.  Size  of  stage,  20x35;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  number  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 150.  Newspapers ;  Journal  (Tu.),  Republican  (Wed.),  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels: 

Midland,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  West,  special  rates,   $1.25  to  $1.50;  Pierce,  special 
rates.  $1.25  to  $1.50. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Ohio;  Oregon.  285 

WOOSTER,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Pittsburg,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic.    Academy  of  Music,  J.B.France, 
manager:  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15  to  $20,  three  $35  to  §50;  share  also; 
license  included.    Size  of  stage,  32x80;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  J.  France;  theatri- 
cal teamster,  Charles  Lawhead.    Newpapers:  daily,  News;  weekly,  Journal  (Fri.),  Re- 
publican (Th.)  .......  Hotels  :  Archer,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  American,  Metropolitan. 

Quimby  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  800. 

New  Opera  House. 

XENIA,  10,000.    R.  R.,   Pitts.,   Gin.  &  St.  L.;Tol.,  Cin.   &  St.  L.    Opera  House,  John  A. 
Hivling,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  $35  to  $40,  license  included;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  32x45;  depth  under  stage,  11;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Professor  C.  A.  Rustntter;  scenic  artist,  W  W.  Marshall;  bill  poster,  Arthur 
Buckles;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  800;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  ;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Davis  Fifer.    Newspapers:  daily,  Gazette,  Torchlight;  weekly,  Republican  (Tues.), 
News  (Sat.);  semi-weekly,  Gazette  (Tu.  and  Th.);  Torchlight  (Wed.  and  Sat.)  ......  Hotels, 

Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.50;  St.  George,  special  rates,  $1.75;  Depot,  special  rates, 
$1.75;  Barnet,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

YOUNGSTOWN,  26,000.    R.  R.,  Ashtabmla  &  Pitts.;  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  So.;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  & 
Ohio,  Painesville  &  Youngstown;    Pitts.,  Ft.  W.  &  Chic.;  Pitts.  &  Lake  Erie.    Opera 
House,  W.  W.  McKeown,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  share  only.    Size  of  stage, 
36x75;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  42;  depth 
under  stage,  9;  b  11  poster,  S.  C.  Rook;  theatrical  teamster,  M.  Henkle.    Newspapers: 
daily,  News-Register  ;  weekly,  Vindicator  (Fri.),  Saturday  Night,  Sunday  Morning  ...... 

Hotels:  Tod,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Morton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 
Miller. 

Excelsior  Hall,  Thomas  F.  Hansard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night 
$15,  three  $35.  Size  of  stage,  20x15;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 

ZANESVILLE,  20,000.    R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;    Panhandle;    Bel.,  Zanes.  &  Cin.    Schnltz 
Opera  House,  Schultz  &  Co.,  managers;    seating  capacity,  1,200;    rental,  share  only; 
license,  yearly.    Size  of  stage,  35x66;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  37x31;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  55;  depth  under  stage,  11;  traps, 
4;  number  sets  scenery,  28;  leader  of  orchestra,  G.  E.  Gabest;  scenic  artist,  E.  T.  Har- 
vey; stage  carpenter,  Henry  Cordes;  bill  poster,  W.  Jenkins;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  1,500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Crooks.    Newspapers: 
daily,  Courier,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;    Signal,  yearly  contract  ;  Times,  yearly 
contract;  weekly,  News  (Sun.),  yearly  contract  ........  Hotels:  Clarendon,  special  rates, 

$1.50  to  $2.50;  Kirk,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Grand,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Clifton, 
special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

Black's  Music  Hall,  W.  E.  Guthrie,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night 
$35,  three  $50;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  full  set  scenery. 

Gold  Hall,  Schultz  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  900;  no  scenery. 

Odd  Fellow's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600;  no  scenery. 


OREGON. 

ALBANY,  2,000.     R.  R.,  Oregon  &  California.     Crawford's  Hall,  Wm.  Crawford,  manager  ; 
seating  capacity,  200.    Size  of  stage,  13x40  ;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  11x20  ;    height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  11  ;    height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  11  ;   depth  under  stage,  3  ; 
bill  poster,  James  Murray  ;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  R.  Stewertson.    Newspapers:  weekly, 
Herald  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Fri.)  ........  Hotels  :    Revere,    regular   rates,  $1  ;    American 

Exchange,  regular  rates,  $1. 

ASTORIA,  7,000.  Reached  by  Oregon  Railroad  and  Navigation  Co.'s  steamers.  Occidental 
Hall,  Carl  Adler,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $30  ;  license,  $5. 
Size  of  stage,  30x33  ;  number  sets  scenery,  9  ;  bill  poster,  J.  McCrea.  Newspapers  : 
daily,  Astorian  ......  Hotels  :  Occident,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Parker. 


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286  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

BAKER  CITY,  2,000.  Rust's  Hall,  Henry  Rust,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one 
night  $15;  license,  §5;  no  scenery.  Newspapers:  daily.  Sage  Brush;  semi-weekly,  Tri- 
bune; weekly,  Reveille  (Wed.),  Democrat  (Wed.) Hotels:  Arlington,  St.  Lawrence. 

DALLES,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Oregon  R'y  &  Navigation  Co.  Dalles  Opera  House,  Snipes  &  Kinersly, 
managers;  seating  capacity, '400;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $50;  license,  §6.  Size  of 

stage,  20x30;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  O.  Sandmen.    Newspaper:  Itetnizer  (Sat.) 

.  .Hotels:  Parson's,  Umatilla,  Cosmopolitan. 

EUGENE,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Oregon  &  California.  Lane's  Hall,  James  Lane,  manager:  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night,  §20;  license,  $15.  Size  of  stage,  30x20;  number  sets 

scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Caliman.    Newspapers:  Guard  (Sat.),  Journal  Sat.) 

Hotel:  St.  Charles,  regular  rates,  §1.50  (special  also). 

INDEPENDENCE,  1,000  R.  R.,  Oregon  &  California,  Butler  Opera  House,  J.  M.  Butler, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  £00;  rental,  one  night  §8  to  §15;  license,  §4.  Size  of  stage, 
35x35;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  John  McConley Hotel :  Belt. 

OREGON  CITY.  1,800.  R.  R.,  Oregon  &  California.  Opera  Hall,  Pope  &  Co.,  managers: 
rental,  one  night  §15.  Newspapers:  Courier  (Fri.),  Enterprise  (Th.). 

PENDLETON,  2,000  R.  R.,  Oregon  R'y  &  Navigation  Co.  Liberty  Hall,  Jesse  Tailing, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $30;  license,  §5.  Size  of  stage,  26x30; 

fair  stock  scenery.    Newspapers:  semi-weekly,  Oregonian;  weekly,  Tribune Hotel: 

Pendleton. 

PORTLAND,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Oregon  &  California;  Oregon  R'y  &  Navigation  Co.  Haverly's 
New  Market  Theatre,  F.  W.  Stechhan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900 ;  share  only. 
Size  of  stage,  35x80;  full  set  scenery;  billposter,  John  Williams.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Gazette,  Telegram,  Oregonian,  Standard,  News Hotels:  Holton,  regular  rates,  $3.50 

(special  also);  Esmond,  regular  rates,  §2  to  $4;  Clarendon,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also);  St.  Charles. 

Davis  Music  Hall,  Wm.  M.  Davis,  manager. 

Aukerneig's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 

Masonic  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

SALEM,  5,000.  R.R. ,  Oregon  &  California.  Reed's  Opera  House,  C.  E.  Reed  &  Co.,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  1 ,500 ;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  §3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  40x60. 

full  set  scenery;  bill  posters,  Taff  &  Skiff.    Newspapers:  daily.Talk.  Statesman 

Hotels  :  Chemeketa,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also):  Raed,  Mansion  Commercial. 
Legislative  Hall,  seating  capacity,  1,000. 


PENNSYLVANIA . 

ALLENTOWN,  22,000.  R.  R.,  Central  New  Jersey;  Lehigh  Valley;  Perkiomen;  Phila.  & 
Reading.  Academy  of  Music,  B.  J.  Hagenbuch,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental, 
one  night  $40,  three  $100;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  31^x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
/  21x29;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21;  depth  under 
stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Lehman  Ruhe;  stage  carpenter, 
A.  W.  Bertolet:  bill  poster,  W.  K.  Ruhe;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  50C ; 

theatrical  teamster,  W.  K.  Rnhe.    Newspapers:  daily,  Item,  Critic,  Chronicle 

Hotels:  Eagle,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  §1.50  ;   Cross  Keys,    special  rates,  $1  to  §1.25; 
American,  special  rates,  $2.50. 

ALTOONA,  24,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.  Altoona  City  Opera  House,  Marriott  &  Kreider, 
managers;  seating  capacity.  1,200;  rental,  one  night  §50,  three  $130,  license,  $5.  Size 

/  /  of  stage,  25x30;  number  sets  scenery,  11;  bill  poster,  J.  C.  Kreider.  Newspapers: 

r  daily,  Call,  Tribune,  Times;  weekly,  Advance  (Sat.),  Radical  (Th.)  Hotels:  Logan, 

Arlington,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Globe,  Central. 

ARCHBALD,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Delaware  <fc  Hudson  Canal  Co.    Swift  Hall,  J.  J.  Swift,  manager: 

seating  capacity,  350.      Size  of  stage,  12x28 Hotels:   Moyles,    regular    rates,  $2 

i special  also);  Union,  Mansion,  Archbald. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Pennsylvania.  287 


ASHLAND,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Lehigh  Valley;  Philadelphia  &  Reading.  Opera  House,  Theo.  F. 
Barron,  manager;  seating  capacity.  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $30;  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  35x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Chas.  B.  Klingerman;  theatrical  teamsters, 

Stitzer  &  Livers.    Newspapers  :  Advocate  (Fri.),  Messenger  (Sat.),  Record  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Union,   regular  rates,  $2  (special  also).   Locust  Mountain,    regular   rates,    $2 
(special  also). 

Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  Theo.  F.  Barron,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $35;  license,  $2;  share  also;    Size  of  stage,  16x48;  full  set  scenery. 

BANGOR,  2,060.     R.  R.,  Bangor  &  Portland ;  Lehigh  &  Lackawanna.    Bangor  Opera  House, 

J.  Buzzard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  EOO;    rental,  one  nieht  $15,  three  $35;  license        y 
included;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  15x26  ;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  E.  Resh. 

Newspaper :  Observer(Th.) Hotel:  Broadway,  regular  rates,  $2(special  also);  Bangor, 

American,  Garfleld. 

BEAVER  FALLS,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic.;  Pitts,  &  Lake  Erie.  Music 
Hall,  C.  B.  Foster,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900.  Size  of  stage,  18x48;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  15x26;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  stage  carpenter, 
James  Beaner;  bill  poster,  Ed.  Hassey,  Newspapers:  daily,  Tribune,  News;  weekly,  Globe 
(Fri.),  Tribune  (Fri.) Hotels:  Central,  special  rates,  $1 ;  Merchants',  special  rates,  $1. 

BELLEFONTE,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.  Reynold's  Opera  House,  John  D.  Sourbeck, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50;  share  also;  license,  $3. 
Size  of  stage,  20x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x35;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof. 
A.  Girod;  bill  poster,  John  D.  Sourbeck;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  100;  rates 
per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Jacob Barlet.  Newspapers:  daily,  News,  advertising 

rates,  per  inch,  $4;  weekly,  Democrat  (Th.),  Watchman  (Fri.),  Republican  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Brockerhoff,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Bush,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

BETHLEHEM,  20,000.     R.  R.,  Central  N.  J.;  Lehigh  Valley;  Lehigh  &  Lacka.;  Phila.  &      ,  /" 
Reading.    Grand  Opera  House  (destroyed  by  fire  October,  1884);   bill  poster,  L.  J.      * 
Schleppy ;     theatrical    teamster,    Al.    Stein.     Newspapers ;    daily,    Times ;    weekly, 

Moravian  (Wed.) Hotels:    Eagle,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);   Pacific,  Sun, 

American. 
Citizens'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $10. 

BLOOMSBURG,  5.000.    R.  R.,   Del.,  Lacka.    &  West;  Phila.   &   Reading.     Opera  House, 
Wm.  C.  McKmney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30;  share  also; 
license,  $2.    Size  of  stage,  25x50;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to          f/ 
rigging  loft,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  ,Thos.  Wetherell;  stage  carpenter,  R.  D.  Hagen- 
bach;  bill  poster,  R.  D.  Hagenbach;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  198;  rates  per  j 
sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Buckalew  Bros.    Newspapers:  Columbian  (Fri.),  adver- 
tising rates,    yearly    contract;  Republican  (Th.),  advertising   rates,  yearly    contract. 
Hotels  :  Exchange,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Cadman's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Evans'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

BLOSSBURG,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Com.,  Cow.  &  Ant.;  Tioga.  Opera  House,  Charles  Fish, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35.  Size  of  stage,  14x30; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x40;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  2;  leader 
of  orchestra,  Chas.  Wetheral;  bill  poster,  Frederick  Fish;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 400;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Fred  Fish.  Newspapers:  Register 
(Th.),  advertising  rates,  per  line,  lOc Hotels:  United  States,  special  rates,  $1 ;  Sey- 
mour, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

BRADFORD,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Brad.,  Bor.  &  Kin;  Brad.,  Eldred  &  C.;  Erie,  (Brad.  Branch); 
Kendall  &  Eldred;  Olean,  Brad.  &  W.;  Rochester  &  Pittsburg.  Wagner  Opera  House, 
Wagner  &  Reis,  managers;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives ;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 1,000;  rental,  share  only  ;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x50  ;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  24x?9}4;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  30  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  J. 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Pennsylvania.  289 

W.Jamison;  stage  carpenter,  J.  Blottenberger  ;  billposters,  Wagner  &  Reis  ;  number 
sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  Arnold;. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Era,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract  ;  Star,  advertising  ratesi 
yearly  contract;  weekly,  News  (Sun.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  Mail  (Sun.); 

yearly  contract Hotels:  St.  James,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $3.50;  Riddell,  (special 

rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Henderson,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Orpheus  Hall,  George  H.  Johnson,  manager. 

Gem  Theatre,  M.  J.  Cain,  manager. 

BRADDOCK,  14,000.    R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio  ;  Pittsburg  &  Lake  Erie.     Lytle's  Opera 
House,  George  E.  Cole,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $25,   three 
$60;  license  $5;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  14x20  ;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill   poster,       r 
Opera  House  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Sherwin.     Newspapers :  Herald   (Sat.),  San 
(Sat.),  Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $8  (special  also);  Hays,  Faucet. 

BRISTOL,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania,  (N.  Y.  Division).  Opera  House,  J.  Buzzard,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  500;  full  set  scenery.  Newspapers;  Gazette  (Th.),  Observer  (Sat.) 

Hotel:  Closson's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Cabeen's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  325. 

BROOKVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Allegheny  Valley.  Berstine's  Opera  Hall,  George  L.  Sandt, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $2.  Size  of 
stage,  30x16;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  H  D.  Prank;  theatrical  teamster,  John 
Buhl.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Wed.),  Jeffersonian  (Wed.),  Republican  (Wed.) Ho- 
tels: American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central. 

BUTLER,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Penna. ;   Pitts.  &  W.;  Shenandoah  &  Allegheny.    Butler  Opera 

House,  W.  C.  Thompson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600.    Size  of  stage,  20x26;  size  of        ../^ 
proscenium  opening,  19x30;  height  frrm  stage  to  grooves,  12;  depth  under  stage,  11 ;  mini          r 
ber  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Opera  House  Co.    Newspapers:  daily,  Times,  advertising 
rates,  special  contract;   weekly,  Eagle  (Tn.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Citizen 
(Wed.),  Herald  (Wed.) Hotels :  Willard's,  Sourg,  Vogeley. 

CANTON,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Northern  Central.  Citizens'  Hall,  J.  M.  Fassett,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  17x22;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  12x18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  13;  depth  under  stage,  3; 
traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  leader  of  orchestra,  O.  B.  Westgate;  bill  poster,  Billy 
Burns;  theatrical  teamster,  Dick  O'Donell.  Newspaper:  Sentinel  (Fri.),  advertising  rates 

per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Canton,  regular  rates,  $2; 

Central,  Mountain  View. 

CARBONDALE,  10,000.     R.  R.,  Del.  &  Hud.  Canal  Co.;  Erie  (Jefferson  Branch).    Music 

Hall,  John  Nealon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;    rental,  one  night,  $25;  license,  $3;       yS 
Size   of    stage,    20x33  :   size   of    proscenium    opening,  12x24;    height  from  stage    to 
grooves,  12;   height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill    poster, 

J.  O'Hearn.    Newspapers:  Advance  (Sat ),  Leader  (Fri.) Hotels:  Harrison,  American. 

Nealou's  Opera  House,  John  Nealon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,000;  license.  $7;  full  set 
scenery. 

CARLISLE,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Cumberland  Valley;  Getty sburg  &  Harrisburg.  Sentinel  Opera  House,         ./' 
W.  H.  Peffer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  950;  rental,  one  night  $30;  license,  $2  to  $10;  share         * 
also.  Size  of  stage,  20x54;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  teamster, 

Brett.    Newspapers:  daily,  Sentinel ;  weekly,  Volunteer  (Wed.),  Herald  (Th.) Hotels: 

Mansion,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Florence,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
Rheems'  Hall. 

CATAWISSA,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Pennsylvania,  (P.  &  E.  Division);  Phila.  &  Reading.    Masonic 

Hall;  seating  capacity,  400;    no  scenery.     Newspaper:   News  Item  (Th.) Hotel: 

Susquehanna. 

CHAMBERSBURG,  8,500.     R.  R.,  Cumberland  Valley;    Mont  Alto;  Western  Maryland.  / 

Repository  Hall,  John  P.  Culbertson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night       (/ 
$10  to  $25;  license,   $1.25  to  $2.25.    Size  of  stage,  30x35;  number  fete  scenery,  9;  bill 

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290  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


poster,  Samuel  Sellers.    Newspapers  :  daily,  Repository,  Herald;  weekly,  Register  (Fri.), 

Public  Opinion  (Sat.) Hotels:  National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Montgomery 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Union. 

CHESTER,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Reading;  ;Phila.,  Wil.  &  Bait.  Holly  Tree  Hall,  George 
St.  Leger,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $20  to  $30;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  21x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x31J^;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  17;  depth  under  stage,  3J£;  number  sets 
scenery,  7:  leader  of  orchestra,  William  J.  Oglesby;  bill  posters,  Hunter  &  Wheaton: 
number  sheets  can  accommodate,  400;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Edward 

Ryewell.    Newspapers:  daily;  News,  Times;    advertising  rates,  special  contract 

Hotels :  Brown's,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Beale,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Abbott's,  special  rates, 
$1.50;  City,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

National  Hall. 

CLEARFIELD,  1,800.    R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.    Pie's  Opera  House,  R.  A.  Campbell,  manager; 
,    seating  capacity,  800;    rental,  one  night  §15;  no  license;  fair  stock  scenery  ;    bill  poster, 

Y       R.  L.  Rollins.    Newspapers  :  Citizen  (Th.),  Journal  (Wed.),  Republican  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Leonard,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Mansion,  Allegheny. 

COATSVILLE,  2,700.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania;  Wilmington  &  Northern.  Market  Hall,  T.  G. 
Hadley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  §15  ;  license  §2.  Number  sets 

scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  George  Baker.     Newspapers:    Union  (Sat.),  Times  (Sat.) 

Hotels:    Stephenson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Vander. 

COLUMBIA,  9,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania;  Philadelphia  &  Reading.  Columbia  Opera  House, 
J.  H.  Zeamer,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  966  ;  rental,  one  night  $35,  license  included. 

/'     Size  of  stage,  28x30  ;   full  set  scenery  ;    bill  poster,  E.  Witter  ;   theatrical  teamster,  E. 

Witter.  Newspapers:  Courant  (Th.),  Herald  (Wed.),  Spy  (Sat.) Hotels:  Franklin, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Black's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
Odd  Fellows'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

CONNHLLSVILLE,  11,000.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;  Penn.;  Pitts.  &  Lake  Erie.  Newmyer's 
Opera  House,  Chas.  W.  Porter,  manager;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  share  only;  license 
yearly.  Size  of  stage,  40x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x30;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage.  5;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  B.  Porter;  stage  carpenter,  Chas.  Stout;  bill  poster, 
George  Critchfield;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  theatrical  teamster,  C.  B. 
McCormick.  Newspapers:  Courier  (Wed.);  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch;  Monitor 
(Fri.),  50c.  per  inch Hotel:  Smith,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2. 

CONSHOHOCKEM,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Reading.  Washita  Hall,  Wm.  Haywood,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  §36;  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  17x18;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x17;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  H.  C.  Sheveil.  News- 
paper: Recorder  (Sat.) Hotel:  Montgomery,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

CORRY,  9,000.   R.  R.,  Buff.,N.  Y.  &  Phila.;  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;  Penn.  (P.  &  E.  division). 

/Corry  Opera  House,  O.  E.  Gleason,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700  ;  rent  or  share, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x40;  number  sets  scenery,  12  ;  bill  poster,  Henry  Mil- 
lard.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald;  weekly,  Telegraph  (Fri.) Hotels:  St.  James, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Phoenix,  St.  Nicholas,  Commercial. 
Harmon  Opera  House,  C.  H.  Bagley,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  Sr-; 

share  also.    Size  of  stage,  30x50;  number  sets  scenery,  10. 

Wright's  Opera  House,  O.  E.  Gleason,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night, 
§25.    Size  of  stage,  29x50. 

7NVILLE,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  West.;  Phila.  &  Reading.  Danville  Opera  House, 
Frank  C.  Angle,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1  200;  rental,  one  night  §40,  three  $110:  share 
also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x60 ;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  W.  E. 
Garrett.  Newspapers:  daily,  Record,  Sun;  weekly,  Intelligencer  (Fri),  American  (Th.) 
.  ..Hotels:  Montour,  regular  rates,  §2  (special also);  City, Union  Hall. 


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DOYLESTOWN,  2,500.    R.  R-,  Phila.  &  Reading.    Lenape  Hall,  A.  H.  Barber,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  28x40:        •/ 
number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Myles  Williams;  theatrical  teamster,  Reading  Ex- 
press.   Newspapers:  Express  &  Reform  (Tues.),  Intelligencer  (Sat.),  Mirror  (Sat.),  Demo- 
crat (Tues.)  Hotels:  Pnrdy's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Fountain,  Coldspring. 

DU  BOIS,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Rochester  &  Pittsburg;  Alleghany  Valley.  Du  Bois  Opera  House, 
Boyer  &  Hollister,  managers;  seating  capacity,  940;  rental,  share  only;  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  30x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  lof  c,  20;  depth  under  stage, 4;  traps,  2;  numbar  sets  scenery, 
14;  leader  of  orchestra,  James  Roscoe;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  sheets  can 
accommodate,  240;  rates  per  sheet,  3c;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Rumbarger.  News- 
papers :  Courier  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  per  line,  5c.;  Express  (Wed.),  advertising 

rates,  per  line,  5c Hotels:  Alpine,  special  rates,  $1;  Central,  special  rates,  $1.25; 

National,  special  rates,  $1.25. 
Barr's  Opera  House,  James  McDonald,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450. 

DUKE'S  CENTRE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Kendall  &  Eldred;  Bradford,  Bordell  &  Kinzua.  New 
Opera  House.  Hotel:  Duke,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

EAST  BRADY,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Alleghany  Valley.  McGafferty's  Opera  House;  seating  Capa- 
city, 8TO Hotel:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

EASTON,  25,000,  (with  surrounding  towns).  R.  R.,  Lehigh  Valley;  Delaware,  Lackawanna 
&West;  New  Jersey  Central;  Philadelphia  &  Reading;  Pennsylvania.  Able  Opera 
House,  Wm.  M.Shultz,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night  $60,  three  /* 

$180;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  33x46;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
21x29;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  43;  depth  under 
stage,  10;  traps,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  stage  carpenter,  John  Neubrand;  bill  poster, 
Opera  House;  numbsrsheets  can  accommodate,  500  to  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatri- 
cal teamster,  E.  E.  Hemingway.  Newspapers:  da:ly,  Express,  advertising  rates  per  inch, 
75c.;  Free  Press,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.;  Argus,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.; 

weekly,  Call  (Sun.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c Hotels:  United  States,  special 

rates,  $2  to  $2.50;  Franklin,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.25;  Swan,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 
Arion  Theatre  (variety),  J.  J.  Magee,  manager. 

EAST  STROUDSBURG,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Del.,  L.  &  W.;  N.  Y.  &  S.  W.  Academy  of  Music, 
Academy  of  Music  Co.,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night$18,  three $30; 
Size  of  stage,  23x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15}^xl8;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  J/ 
12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  13;  depth  under  stage,  4J^;  traps,  1;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  scenic  artist,  G.  L.  Stackhouse;  stage  carpenter,  G.  L.  Stackhouse;  bill 
poster,  Academy  of  Music;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  100.  Newspapers: 
Express  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line;  Jeffersonian  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  lOc. 

per  line;  Democrat  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line Hotels:    Lackawanna, 

special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Analomink,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Burnett,  $2  to  $2  50. 

EDENBURG,  1,100.    R.  R.,  Pittsburg  &  Western.    New  Opera  House,  La  Point  &  Ore, 

managers;    seating  capacity,  600.    Newspapers:      Freeman   (Fri.),  Herald  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Edenburg,  Wildman's,  Opera. 

ELDRED, 2,000.  R.  R.,  Bradford,  Bordell  &  Kuzua;  Brad.,  El.  &  Cuba;  Buf.,  N.  Y.  & 
Phila  ;  Kendall  &  El.  Wolcott  Opera Hsuse,  A.  B.  Rowley;  seating  capacity,  800;  re  tal, 
one  ni^ht  $18;  three  $40;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x48;  si 
proscenium  opening,  16x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12,  height  from  stage  tori-gmg 
loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  .  tra, 
Qrunman;  scenic  artist,  Smith;  stage  carpenter,  H.  Kaufman;  bill  poster 
B  F  Grnnman;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theat 

teamster,  F.  Hall.    Newspaper  :  Eagle  (Fri ) Hotels:  Central,  special  rates,  $1.2o  i 

$150;  Eldred,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

ERIE,  37,000.      R.  R.,    Lake    Shore    &   Mich.    So.;   Erie  &    Pittsburg;    Nickel   Plate. 
Park  Opera  House,  William  H.  Sell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,675;  rental  share  , 
license  include!.    Size  of  stage,  36x8-2;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  36x36;  height  f 
*tige  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  52;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps, 


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3;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  O.  Mehl;  scenic  artist,  H.  N.  Smith; 
stage  carpenter,  M.  Scott;  bill  poster,  W.  J.  Sell;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,' 
2,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster.  Brie  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers:  daily. 

Dispatch,  Herald,  Observer;  weekly,  Gazette  (Sun.),  Graphic  (Sun.) Hotels:  Reed, 

spscial  rates,  $1.75;  Moore,  spDcial  rates,  $1.50;  Park,  spscial  rates,  $1.25. 

Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700. 

Academy  of  Music;  seating  capacity,  500. 

FRANKLIN,  7.000.  R.  R.,  Schuylkiir  &  Lehigh.  Opera  House,  Hanna  &  Duffleld,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night  $30,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  27x44; 
full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  E.  Bradley;  theatrical  teamster,  B.  Moffat.  Newspapers  : 

daily,  News;    weekly,  Citizen-Press  (Th.);    Spectator    (Th.) Hotels:  Exchange, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  United  States,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
Court  House;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

GERMANTOWN,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.  Parker's  Hall,  Joseph  Parker,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $33;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  38x18; 

number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  John  J.  Holcomb Hotel:  Wayne. 

Wilson  Hall  Opera  House,  Potter  &  Seymour,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600. 

GETTYSBURG,  3,000. '  R.  R.,  Gettysburg  &  Harrisburg;  Hanover  June.,  Hanover  &  Get-          / 
tysbnrg.    McClellan  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,      * 
$2.50;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  M.  Crilly;  theatrical  teamster,  Charles  Tait.  News- 
papers: Compiler  (Tu.),  Sentinel   (Ta.) Hotels:    Eagle,  regular  rates,  $-J  (special 

also);  McClellan. 

GIRARDVILLE,  2,700.  R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Reading.  Lafferty's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  30); 
fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Gazette  (Sat.)...  ..Hotel:  Girard,  regular  rates,  $2 
(special  also). 

GLEN  ROCK,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Northern  Central.  Item  Hall,  N.  Z.  Seitz,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  200;  one  night  $5,  three  $9;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  13x24;  no  scenery. 
Newspaper:  Item  (Fri.) Hotels:  Cold  Spring,  Fountain. 

GREENSBURG,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Pensylvania.    Lomison  Opera  House,  Dr.  H.  G.  Lomison, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  1,030;  rental,  one  night,  $40,  three  $100;  share  also.     Size  of       y 
stage,  23x34;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  bill  poster,  G.  G.  Rudolf;  theatrical  teamster, 
James  Mitingle.    Newspapers:  daily,  Press;  weekly,  Argus  (Wed.),  Tribune  and  Herald 
(Tnes.) Hotels:  Zimmerman,  regular  rate,  $2  (special  also);  Dixon,  Bo  very,  Berlin. 

GREENVILLE,  5,000.    R.R.,Erie&  Pittsburg;  N.  Y.,  Penn.  &0hio;  Shenango  &  Allegheny. 

Laird's  Opera  House,  J.  F.  Laird,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,   one  night      ^ 
$25;   three  $50;  license,   $3;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  24x36;  number  sets  scenery,  10; 
bill  poster,  James  Garber;  theatrical  teamster,  Reddy  Smith.     Newspapers:    Argus 

(Th.),  Progress  (Sat.),  News  (Fri ) Hotels:  National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Fell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Packard. 

HANOVER,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Penn.  (Fredericksbnrg  Division);  Hanover  June.,  Hanover  & 
Gettysburg.  Central  Hall,  Malon  H.  Maille,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one 
night  $8,  three  $18;  no  license;  share  also.  Size  of  stage.  15x2?;  number  sets  scenery,  5; 
bill  poster,  J.  H.  Hanf  man,  theatrical  teamster,  Alex.  Bitz.  Newspapers:  Citizen  (Th.), 

Herald  (Sat.),  Spectator  (Th.)  Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  DUler. 

Concert  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

HARRISBURG,  38,000.  R.  R.,  Penn.;  Phil:  &  Reading;  North.  Central;  Cumb.  Valley. 
Opera  House,  H.  J.  Steel,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,403:  rental,  one  night  $60,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  33x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x36;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  1;  number 
sets  scenery,  14;  stage  carpenter,  Wm.  Dillon;  bill  poster,  H.  J.  Steele;  rates  per  sheet, 

4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Neely.  Newspapers:  daily,  Patriot,  Telegraph Hotels: 

United  States,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Bolton,  special  rates,  $1.75;  Lochiel,  regular  rates,  $3 
(special  also);  Franklin,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Grand  Opera  House,  Markly  &  Till,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  one  night  $60; 
share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  36x36;  number  sets  scenery,  16. 

Masonic  Hall. 


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HAWLEY,  5,000.    R.-  R.,   Penn.  Coal  Co.;    Erie,  (Honesdale    Braneh).     Rodman's  Hall, 

James  T.  Rodman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $21, 

,  license,  $5;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,   16x24:  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  manager  of  Hall; 

i/    theatrical   teamster,   8.  J.  Sherret.    Newspaper:  Times  (Fri) Hotels.-   Keystone; 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Eddy,  Solone,  Wayne. 
Olafulas  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350. 

HAZLETON,  8,000.    R.  R.,  Lehigh  Valley.    Hazle  Hall,  John  A.  Barton,  manager;  rental, 

•  /  one  night  $15;  license,  $2.50.    Newspapers  :  daily1.  Plain  Speaker,  Sentinel Hotels  : 

*  '  Central;  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Hazleton,  regular  rates,  |2  (special  also). 

HOLLIDAYSBURG,  5,000.    R.  R..  Branch  of  Pennsylvania.    Condron's  Opera  House,  F.  H. 

Russ,  manager;  seating  capacity,  5(0;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $2.10.  Size  of  stage, 

I/  18x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  n-tage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  under 

stage,  4f£;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Harry  Gardner;  number  of  sheets  can 

accommodate,  150;  theatrical  teameter,  Jacob  Snyder.    Newspapers  :  Standard  tTu  ), 

Register  (Wed.) Hotels:  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Logan. 

Masonic  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  800. 

HONESDALE,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Erie;  Del.  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.  New  Opera  House,  Win.  J. 
Silverstone,  manager;  seating  capacity,  6CO;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75;  license, 
$3.  Size  of  stage,  24x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x20;  height  from  stage  to 

/grooves,  12;  depth  under  stage,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  orchestra,  Eugese 
Hane  and  John  Oldorf;  scenic  artist,  J.  Farrell;  stage  carpenter,  Wm.  J.  Brown;  bill 
poster,  Wm.  J.  Silverstone  and  Adam  J.  Britenbaker;  number  sheets  can  accommodate, 
125;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  T.  and  J.  H.  Whitney.  Newspapers: 
Citizen  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Herald  (Th.),  special  contract;  Inde- 
pendent (Th.),  special  contract Hotel:  Allan,  special  rates,; §1.25;  Ball,  special  rates, 

$1.25;  Sliter,  special  rate*,  $1.25.  . 

Liberty  Hall,  Fuller  &  Tracy,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  £20;  share 
also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  18x45;  full  set  scenery. 

HUNTINGDON,  40CO.  R.  R.,  Huntingdon  &  Broad  Top;  Penn.  Penn  Street  Hall;  seat- 
ing capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $18;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  2(x40; 
number  sets  scenery,  6:  bill  poster,  Gilbert  Greenburg.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly, 

News;  weekly,  Globe  (Th.),  Journal  (Fri ),  Monitor  (Th.) Hotels  :    Leister,  regular 

rates,  $2 (special  also) ;  Miller,  regular  rates,  $2 (special  also);  Franklin. 
Keystone  Opera  House,  J.  C.  Blair. 

HYDE  PARK.  R.  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  West.;  Central  N.  J.  St.  David's  Hall,  D.  Jones,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x37: 
fair  stock  scenery Hotels:  Herman,  Wyoming,  Luzerne . 

INDIANA,  4,000.  R,  R.,  Pennsylvania.  Armory  Hall,  John  W.  Sutton,  manager:  seating 
capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license,  $2.  Size  of  stage,  17x24;  size  of 
/  proscenium  opening,  12x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13 :  number  sets  scenery,  7; 
leader  of  orchestra,  J.  Lisle  Apple;  bill  poster,  Harry  Apple;  rates  per  sheet,  2c.;  theatri- 
cal teamster,  W.  Brinkman.  Newspapers:  Messenger  (Wed.);  Progress  (Wed.);  Times 
(Wed.) Hotels  :  American,  Indiana,  Gompers,  special  rates,  $1. 

IRWIN  STATION,  1.5:0.  R.  R,  Penn.;  Youghiogheny.  Kunkle's  Opera  House,  J.  Kunkle, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000.  Size  of  stage,  25x50;  full  set  scenery.  Newspaper: 

Chronicle  (Sat.) Hotel:  Stewart;  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Irwin  Opera  House,  Wm.  Crookston,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500.    Size  of  stage,  10x22. 

JOHNSTOWN,  22000.  R.  R..  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Pennsylvania.  Union  Hall,  Joseph 
Hamilton,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity, 
1,000;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  40x26;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  24;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number 
sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  Janitor  Union  Hall;  theatrical  teamsters,  Mulligan  &  Pat- 
terson. Newspapers  :  daily,  Tribune;  weekly,  Democrat  (Wed.) Hotels:  Hnlbertv 

special  rates,  $1.50;  Merchants,  special  rates,  $1.50. 


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Opera  House,  John  Parke,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three 

$60;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  33x24;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 
Turner  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

KITTANNING,  2,600.    R.  R  ,  Allegheny  Valley.    Kittanning  Opera  House,  O.  B.  Hiner,  man-          i/' 
ager;   seating  capacity,  800;    rental,  one  night,  $17,  three  $45;  license,  $-3;  fair  stock          V 
scenery;  bill  poster,  Charles  Dugan;  theatrical  teamster,  Alex.  Gage.    Newspapers:  Sen- 
tine  HTh.),  Republican  (.Wed.),  Continental  (Sat.),  Times  (Fri.),  Free  Press  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Reynolds,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Dugand,  Eagle,  Walker,  Cook. 
Golden's  Opera  House. 

LANCASTER,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania;  Phila.  &  Reading.  Pulton  Opera  House,  B. 
Yecker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $125  ;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  31x54;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  24x28;  height  from  stage  I/ 
to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  1; 
number  sets  scenery,  24;  scenic  artist,  Richert  Farren;  stage  carpenter,  Irwin  R  Rine- 
hart;  bill  poster,  B.  Yecker;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  2,000;  rates  per  sheet, 
4c;  theatrical  teamster,  F.  Brimmer.  Newspapers:  daily,  Examiner,  advertising  rates 
per  inch,  75c.;  New  Era,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.;  Intelligencer,  advertising  rates 

per  inch,  75c Hotels:  Stevens  House,  special  rates,  $2;  Cooper's,  special  rates,  $1.25 

to  $1.50;  Grape,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

LATROBE,  2,100.  R.  R.,  Pennsj  Ivania;  Ligonier  Valley.  Showalter's  New  Opera  House,  John 
A.  Showalter,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  18x47;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  17x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13;  height  y 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  5;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader  of  or- 
chestra, Prof.  Harry  Dunspaugh;  stage  carpenter,  Thomas  O'Brien;  bill  poster.  Opera 
House;  theatrical  teamster,  Gust  Harris.  Newspapers:  daily,  Greensburgh  Press; 
weekly,  Greensburgh  Democrat  (Wed.),  Greensburgh  Argus  (Wed.),  Greensburgh  Trib- 
une &  Herald  (Wed.),  Latrobe  Advance  (Wed.) Hotels:  Parker's,  special  rates, 

$1.50  tc  $2;  Quinliven's,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Clifford's,,  special  rates.  $1.50  to  $2; 
Casey's,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Young's  Hall,  E.  H.  Young,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,"  one  night  $10;  share 
also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  16x40;  no  scenery. 

LEBANON,  11,000.    R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Reading;  Pennsylvania.    Fisher  Hall,  Geo.  H.  Spang,  / 

manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night,  $25,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
47x22;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  £0x24;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth 
under  stage,  4 ;  traps,  1;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Pino;  stage  carpenter,  C. 
Shirk;  bill  poster,  G.  H.  Spang;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  D.  Laudermilch. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Advertiser,  advertising  rates,  $1  per  inch;  Times,  $1  per  inch;  News, 
$1  per  inch Hotels  :  Valley,  special  rates,  $1.50;  City,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

LEWISBITRG,  4,200.    R.  R.,  Phila.   &  Reading;   Pennsylvania  (P.  &  E.  Division).    Music 

Hall,  Wm.  Jones,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,   one  night  $20,  three  $45;        y 
license,  {3.    Size  of  stage,  25x25;  number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  poster,  Thomas  Strick- 
land; theatrical  teamsters,  Gibson  &  Blair Hotels:  Cameron,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  American. 

LEWISTOWN,  3,000.    R.R.Pennsylvania.    Town  Hall,  Chief  Burgess,  manager;  seating         ./ 
capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $4,  three  $10;  no  scenery;   bill  poster,  Charles  Marks.        " 
Newspapers:  Sentinel  (Th  ),  Free  Press  (Th.),  Gazette  (Wed.) Hotels  :  National,  Cole- 
man,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Union,  Ganville,  Valley. 

LOCK  HAVEN,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania  (P.  &  E.  Div.);  Bald  Eagle  Valley  &  Rending. 
Opera  House,  J.  N.  Farnsworth,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $25, 
three  $60,  license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x24;  size  of  proscenium  open-  ^/ 
ing,  18x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26;  depth 
under  stage,  4;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  leader  of  orchestra,  John  Dauer;  stage 
carpenter,  D.  Farnsworth;  bill  posters,  Farnsworth  Bros. ;  number  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 600;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  H.  Strayer.  Newspapers:  daily. 


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Express,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c;  Democrat,  per  inch,  75c Hotels:   United 

States,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Irvin,  special  rates,  $2;  Fa'lon,  special  rates,  $2. 

Academy  of  Music;  seating  capacity,  600. 

Great  Island  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

MAHANOY  CITY,  10,000.    R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Reading;  Lehigh  Valley.    Opera  House,  Const. 
Metz,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $3;  share 
/      also.  Size  of  stage,  24x28;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Charles  Hand;  theatrical  teamster, 
Adam  Brown.    Newspapers:  tri-weekly,  Record;  weekly,  Local  (Sat.);  Tribune  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Merchants',  Mansion,  Eagle,  Central. 

City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  830;  rental,  one  night  $20. 

MANHEIM,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Reading.  Arndts'  Hall,  Henry  Arndts,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  340  ;  rental,  one  night  $5;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  18x22;  bill  poster,  L. 

H.  Gibble.    Newspaper:  Advertiser  (Fri.)  Hotels :  Summey,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  American,  Washington,  Centennial,  Black  Horse. 

MARIETTA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Penn.;  Phila.  &  Readiog.  Central  Hall,  John  W.  Rich,  mana- 
ger; seating  capacity,  500:  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $36;  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  18x40;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  John  Naylor;  theatrical  teamster,  Tony 

Sultzbach.    Newspapers:  Times  (Sat.),  Register  (Sat.) Hotels:  Broadway,  special 

rates,  $1;  St.  Johns,  special  rates,  $1;  Hauer,  special  rates,  $1. 

MARSTINSBURG,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.    Goetz  Hall,  E.  D.  Goetz,  manager  ;  seating 
/  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $17;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  12x40;  number 

Y      8els  scenery,  3  ;  bill  poster,  C.  G    Honn.    Newspaper:  Independent  (Sat,) Hotels: 

Globe,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  St.  Cloud. 

MAUCH  CHUNK,  5,000.  R.  R  ,  Central  N.  J.;  Lehigh  Valley.  Concert  Hall,  Town  Clerk, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
30x25  ;  bill  poster,  Harry  Albertson  ;  theatrical  teamsters,  Rex  Brothers.  Newspapers  : 

daily,  Times  ;    weekly,  Gazette  (Th.),  Democrat  (Sat.)  Hotels:    Mansion,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  American,  regular  rates.  $2  (special  also). 

Broadway  Music  Hall,  E.  F.  Burtolette,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  full  set  scenery. 

McKEESPORT,  12,003.     R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio  ;    Pgh.  &  Lake  Erie  ;    Pennsylvania. 
White's  Opera  House,  Jas.  E.  White,  manager  ;    seating  capacity,  I  200  ;    rental,  share 
only  ;  license,  yearly.    Size  of  stage,  32x58  ;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  29x30 ;    height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  16  ;    height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  38  ;    depth  under  stage, 
14  ;  traps,  3  ;   number  sets  scenery,  12  ;    leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  L.  Zitterbart  ;   stage 
carpenter,  Harry  Gibson  ;    bill  poster,  A.  C.  Williamson  ;    number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 400  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Peter  Kinney.     Newspapeis: 
\f^~         daily,  Paragon,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract  ;    Record,  advertising  rates,  yearly 
*  contract  ;  Times,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract  ;  News,  advertising  rates,  yearly 

contract;  weekly,  Herald  (Sun.),  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels:  National, 

special  rates,  $1.50;    Wolfe,  special  rates,  $1.25. 
Turner's  Hall,  Skelley  Brothers,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;   rental,  one  night,  $25. 

MEADVILLE,  12,000.    R.  R..  N.  Y.,  Penn.  &  Ohio;  Meadville.    Library  Hall,   Charles  E. 

Richmond,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75;  license,  $3. 

I/      Size  of  stage,  20x16;    leader  of  orchestra,  Fred.  Nichols;  bill  poster,  John  Paterson; 

Newspapers:     daily,    News,    Tribune,    Republican Hotels:    Commercial,    Budd, 

McIIenry. 

Opera  House;  burned  season  of  1883-'84. 
Richmond  Hall:  seating  capacity,  300. 

MEDIA,  3,100.  R.  R.,  Westchester  &  Phil.  Gleave  Hall,  Henry  Green,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  525.  Newspapers  :  American  (Wed.),  Record  (Sat.) Hotel :  Charter,  regu- 
lar rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MERCER,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Buff.,  N.  Y.  &  Phil.;  Shenango  &•  Allegheny.    Mercer  Opera  House; 
S  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  26x53;  full 

A/       set  scenery.    Newspapers:    Despatch  (Fri.),  Republican    Th.) Hotel:  St.  Cloud, 

V/       regular  rates,  $1.50  to  $2  (special  also). 


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MEYERSD ALE,  2,000.  E.  E.,  Bait.  &  Ohio.  Goodwill  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental, 
one  night  $5.  Size  of  stage,  18x30;  no  scenery;  theatrical  teamster,  Samuel  Dehart . 
Newspaper:  Commercial  (Fri.) Hotel:  Jones,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MIDDLETOWN,  4,500.  B.  B.,  Pennsylvania.  Young's  Opera  House,  J.  Young,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  350 ;  rental,  one  night  $12;  license  $2.  Size  of  stage,  14x30; 

number  sets  scenery,  8.    Newspapers:  Journal  (Th.),  Press  (Sat.) Hotels:  Eailroad, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Washington,  Pennsylvania. 

MIFFLINBURG,  1,600.  R.  R..  Pennsylvania  (P.  &  E.  Div.)  Sanky's  Hall,  Sanky,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8  to  $10;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  30x10; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15.  Newspaper:  weekly,  Telegraph  (Wed.),  advertising 
rates,  lOc.  per  line Hotel :  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MILL SESTOWN,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.    Millerstown  Opera  House,  Dibble  &  Dough-       >/ 
erty,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $35  ;  licence,  $3.    Number  sets 
scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Fred  Johnson.    Newspaper:  Review,  Herald Hotels:  Cen- 
tral, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MILLERSVILLE,  1,500.  R.  B.,  Lancaster  &  Millersville.  Union  Hall,  J.  B.  Pickel,  sr., 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $5;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  14x24; 
no  scenery Hotels  :  Black  Horse,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Swan. 

MILTON,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania,  Philadelphia  &  Reading.  Opera  House;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $3;  number  sets  scenery,  1.  Newspapers  : 

Argus  (Fri.),  Economist  (Sat.),  Miltonian  (Fri.) Hotels:  Riverside,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also) ;  Broadway. 
Academy  of  Music,  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

MONONGAHELA  CITY,  4,000.   R.  R. ,  Pennsylvania     School  Hall,  S.  H.  Williams,  manager;         y/ 
seating  capacity,  500;  icntal,  one  night  $10  to  $25;  license,  $4;  no  scenery.    Newspapers:  %/ 

daily,  Republican,  weekly,  Record  (Th.)  Hotel:  Miller,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

MONTROSE,  2,800.  R.  R.,  Delaware,  Lackawanua  &  Western;  Montrose.  Darnell's  Hall, 
Frank  Stevens,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $2:  share 

also.    Size  of  stage,  14x32.     Newspapers :   Democrat  (Fri.),    Republican Hotels: 

Tarbell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Montrose. 

MOUNT  CARMEL,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania  ;  Phila.  &  Reading  ;  Lehigh  Valley. 
Grand  Army  Hall,  Joe  Gould,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20, 
three  $50;  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  20x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
12x16;  from  stage  to  grooves,  11*^;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery, 

«;  bill  poster,  Matt.  Ward.      Newspaper:  News  (Sit.)  Hotels  :  Mount  Carmel, 

special  rates,  $1.50  to  $1.75;  National,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Commercial,  $1.50  to 
$1.75. 

MOUNT  PLEASANT,  1,600.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio.  National  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 
Newspaper:  Journal  (Tues.) Hotel:  National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

NANTICOKE,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Central  New  Jersey;  Del.,  Lacka.  &  Western;  Pennsylvania,  (P. 
&  E.  Division).  Broadway  Hall,  F.  B.  Crotzer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  share 
only.  Size  of  stage,  22x40;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  D.  Haines.  Newspapers; 
Venture  (Sat ),  Sun  (Fri.) Hotel  :  Nanticoke,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

NEW  BRIGHTON,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Pittsburg  &  Lake  Erie;  Pitts.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic.  Broad- 
way Opera  Hall,  F.  E.  Merrick,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $30; 
license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x25;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  O'Farrer; 

theatrical  teamster,  James  Edgar.    Newspaper:  daily,  News Hotel:  Clyde,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also). 

NEW  CASTLE,  14,000.  R.  R.,  Buff ,  N.  Y.  &  Phila.;  Erie  &  Pittsbnrg;  Pittsbnrg  &  Lake 
Erie;  Pittsbnrg,  Clev.  &  Toledo;  Pittsbnrg,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chic.;  Pittsbnrg  &  Western. 
Opera  House.  B.  M.  Allen,  manpger;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only;  license, 
yearly.  Size  of  stage,  35x65;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30;  height  from  stage 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28}$;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  3  ;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  11;  leader  of  orchestra,  Scott  Kirk;  scenic  artist,  Farree;  stage  car- 


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THEATRE   DIRECTORY—  Pennsylvania.  299 

penter,  R.  Bonds;  bill  poster,  Jacob  Seigle;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  2,000; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Sam  Hazlip.  Newspapers:  daily.  News,  ad- 
vertising rates,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Courant  (Fri.),  Guard:an  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Th.) 

Hotels:    Leslie,    regular  rates,  $3.50    (special    also);    Central,  regular    rates  $2 

(special  also);  St.  Cloud,  Continental. 

White's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  450. 

NEWPORT, 2,500.  R.  R.,  Pittsburg  &  Lake  Erie;  Pitt.,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chicago.  Centenrial 
Hall,  Fleicher  &  Bosserman,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  go;  license 
$1;  number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  poster,  D.  F.  Demaree;  theatrical  teamster,  Ellas  Beau- 
mont. Newspapers:  Ledger  (Sat.),  News  (Sat.) Hotels:  Miller,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special also);  Gault. 

NORRISTOWN,  16,000.  R.  R.,  Philadelphia  &  Reading.  Music  Hall,  Wallace  Boyer,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity.  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $50  three  $150,  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  40x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x35;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  \/ 
f rom  stage  to  riggirg  loft,  45;  depth  under  stage,  15;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  22; 
leader  of  orchestra,  John  Harold;  scenic  artist,  Richard  Farren;  stage  carpenter,  Will- 
iam McGay;  bill  poster,  Wm.  F.  Koplin  ;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  800;  rates 
per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Humane  Engine  Co.  Newspapers:  daily,  Hera  d,  ad- 
vertisjng  rates  per  inch,  $1;  Times,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  weekly,  Register  (Tu.) 

Herald  (Fri.) Hotels:  Hartranft, 'special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Montgomery,  special 

rates,  $1.50  to  $3;  Rambo,  special  rates,  $1  50  to  $2;  Windsor. 
Odd  Fellows  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600, 

NORTH  EAST,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Lake  Shore  &  Michigan  South.  Opera  House,  John  Inglis 
manager;  seating  capacity.  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $1;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  25x30;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Charles  Plnmby;  theatrical  teamster,  Charles 

Plumby.    Newspaper :  Sun  (Sat ) Hotels;  Haynes,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Palace. 

NORTHUMBERLAND,  2,200.    R.  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  West.;  Phila.  &  Reading  ;  Penn.,  (P.       ^ 
&  E.  Division).    Mertz  Hall,  John  Laing,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  600 ;  fair  stock 

scenery.     Newspaper :  Press  (Fri.) Hotel :  Van  Kirk,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

OIL  CITY,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Alleghany  Valley;  Buff  ,  N.  Y.  &  Phila.;  L.  S.,  Mich.  So.;  N. 
Y.,  Pa.  &Ohio.  Grand  Opera  House,  (burned  Feb.  29,  1834).  Newspapers  :  daily,  Bliz- 
zard, Derrick Hotels:  Collins,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  a'so);  Goodwin,  regular 

rates,  §2  (special  also);  Commercial. 

OSCEOLA  MILLS,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.  Heims  Hall,  George.  E.  Jones,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night,  $20,  three  $45;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  19x 
25;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  Newspaper:  Reveille  (Fri.) Hotels:  Mountain,  reg- 
ular rates,  $2,  (special  also);  Lane,  Osceola. 

PARKER  CITY,  3,200.  R.R.,  Allegheny  Valley;  Pitts.  &  Western.  Opera  House,  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $30;  license,  $2;  number  sets  scenery,  $5;  bill  poster, 

W.  Hollenback;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  J .  Findley.    Newspapers:  Phoenix  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Parker,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Mead. 

PETROLIA.  3,000.  R.  R.,  Pittsburg  &  Western.  Opera  House.  T.  Mason,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25.  Size  of  stage,  26x30;  number  sets  scent  ry,  5;  bill 

poster,  D.  W.  Lerch;  theatrical  teamster,   A.   Cook.    Newspaper:  Record  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Brunswick,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also);  Opera  Hotel. 

PHILADELPHIA, 900,000.  R.  R  ,  Camden  &  Atlantic;  Camden,  Gl.  &  Mt.  E.;  N.  Y.  & 
Phila.,  New  Line;  Pennsylvania  (Amboy  Division) ;  Pennsylvania  (New  York  Division); 
Pennsylvania  (Pennsylvania  Division; ;  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Philadelphia  &  Atlantic 
City;  PhJiadelphia  &  Reading;  Philadelphia,  N.  &  New  York;  Philadelphia,  Wil- 
mington &  Baltimore ;  West  Chester  &  Philadelphia  ;  West  Jersey.  Academy  of 
Music,  Benjamin  G.  Owen,  secretary ;  seating  capacity,  3,000 ;  rental,  one  night  $175, 
three  $525.  Size  of  stage,  93x90  :  size  of  proscenium  opening,  50x50  :  luight  from  stage 
to  grooves,  27 ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  72  ;  depth  under  fctage,  25;  traps,  10  ; 


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number  sets  scenery,  100 ;  scenic  artist,  Russell  Smith ;  stage  carpenter,  Charles  H. 
Higbee  ;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Nagle,  No.  504  Chestnut  st.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Union  Trans- 
fer Co.,  Ninth  and  Chestnut  sts.;  People's  Express  Co.,  No.  936  Arch  st.  Newspapers, 
daily  :  Ledger,  Press,  Times,  Record,  Inquirer,  North  Ameiican,  German  Democrat, 

Telegraph,  Bulletin,  Star,  Chronicle-Herald,  News,  Item,  Call Hotels:  St.  Elmo, 

special  rates,  $2  ;  Plumer's,  special  rates,  $2  :  Girard,  special  rates,  $2.50  ;  Washington, 
special  rates,  $2.50  ;  Continental,  $2.50  to  $3  ;  Bingham,  special  rates,  $2.50  ;  St.  Cloud, 
special  rates,  $3  ;  Guy's  (European  plan),  $1:  Ashland,  $6  to  $9  per  week;  Mansion, 
$8  to  $9;  London,  $7  to  $8.75. 

Arch  Street  Theatre,  Mrs.  John  Drew,  lessee;  J.  J.  Holmes,  business  manager;  seating 
capacity,  1,732;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  45x67;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
35x35;  height  from  stage  to  groves,  19}^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  42;  depth 
under  stage,  10;  traps,  3;  fall  stock  scenery;  musical  director,  J.  F.  Zimmerman;  scenic 
artist,  John  B.  Moran;  stage  carpenter,  John  Christie. 

Haverly's  Theatre  (Broad  st.),  W.  H.  Morton,  mmager.  Devoted  exclusively  to  the  pro- 
duction of  comic  opera. 

Walnut  Street  Theatre  (oldest  in  America),  J.  Fleishman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,621; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  63x38;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  65;  traps,  7;  full  stock  scenery;  musical  director,  W.  E.  Morgan;  scenic 
artists,  Daniel  L.  Cremens  &  Sidney  Baker;  stage  carpenter,  John  Penrose. 

Chestnut  Street  Opera  House,  Nixon  &  Zimmerman,  managers;  seating  capacity,  2,500; 
share  only;  musical  director,  Theo.  Bendy;  scenic  artist,  J.  Farren;  stage  carpenter, 
Thos.  Blackwood. 

Chestnut  Street  Theatre,  Nixon  &  Zimmerman,  managers;  seating  capacity,  2,100. 

National  Theatre,  T.  F.  Kelly,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,400.  Size  of  stage,  75x80: 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  38x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  54;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  7;  full  set  scenery;  musical  director,  W. 
Hogan;  scenic  artist,  WT.  J.  Fetten;  stage  carpenter,  James  Pyle. 

New  Arch  Street  Opera  House,  John  F.  Gorman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  39x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  37x29;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  38;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps,  6;  number 
sets  scenery,  12;  musical  director,  Paul  Sentz;  stage  carpenter,  Harry  Palmer. 

New  Central  Theatre  (variety),  Gallagher  &  Gilmore,  managers;  seating  capacity,  2,000. 

Eleventh  Street  Opera  House,  J.  L.  Carncross,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900. 

Bijou  Theatre,  Adam  Forepaugh,  manager  (now  museum). 

Club  Theatre  (variety),  Harry  C.  Bryant,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 

Horticultural  Hall,  Thomas  A.  Andrews,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600. 

St.  George's  Hall,  D.  Drummond,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800. 

Association  Hall,  15th  &  Chestnut  sts.,  Chas.  H.  Wevill,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,250; 
rental,  one  night  $75.  Size  of  stage,  15x30. 

PHIL1PSBURGH,  3,200    R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.    Potter's  Hall,  Dr.  Thomas  Potter,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  60J;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $1  to  $3;  share  also. 

/      Size  cf  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Roberts.    Newspapers: 

*         Journal  (FrU,  Record    (Wed.) Hotels:  Faulkner,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Potter,  Loyd. 

PHO3NIXVILLE,  6,700.  R.  R.,  Phil.  &  Reading;  Penn.  Masonic  Hall,  John  O.  Oberholtzer, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $1  to  $6:  number  sets  scen- 
ery, 5;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  Brower.  Newspapers:  daily,  Independent;  weekly,  Mes- 
senger (Sat.) Hotels:  Phrenix,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Washington,  regu- 
lar rates,  $2  (special  albo);  Mansion. 

PITTSBURG,    200,000.       R.   R.,   Baltimore   &    Ohio;    Pennsylvania;    Cleveland   &  Pitts- 
burg :    Allegheny    Valley  ;     Pittsburg    &    Lake    Erie  ;     Fort    Wayne    &    Chicago ; 
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[/      Parke,     manager ;     Brooks    &    Dickson,    New  York    representatives ;    seating    ca- 
pacity, 1,400;    share  only.    Size  of   stage,  40x80;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  38x40; 
height   from    stage   to   grooves,    20;    height    from    stage    to  rigging   loft,  40;   depth 


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under  stage,  12;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  75;  leader  of  orchestra,  P.  Weiu; 
scenic  artist,  T.  Carroll;  stage  carpenter,  Chas.  Crosby;  bill  posters,  J.  B.  Murray  &  Co  ; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Excelsior  &  Pittsburg  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Dispatch', 

Leader,  Commercial  Gazette,  Times,  Post,    Chronicle,  Telegraph,  [Mail Hotels: 

Monongahela,  Seventh  Avenue,  St.  Charles,  St.  Claire,  Hamilton,  Central. 

Opera  House,  John  A.  Elleler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,700:  share  only. 

Harris'  Mammoth  Museum,  William  Chalet,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  share 
always,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  35x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  55x50;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  40;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  80;  depth  under  stage,  4; 
traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  15;  leaderof  orchestra,  Peter  Schwartz;  scenic  artist,  Nick 
Garland,  stage  carpenter,  C.  Luman;  bill  posters,  Consolidated  Co. 

Williams'  Academy  of  Music,  H.  W.  William?,  manager. 

People's  Theatre,  Geo.  France,  manager;  seating  capacity,  2,000. 

Fifth  Avenue  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  1,600. 

Henderson's  Standard  Theatre, 
m  Theatre. 

Fourth  Avenue  Theatre. 

PITTSTON,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Central  N.  J.;  Del.,  Lack.  &  Western;  Lehigh  Valley.  Music 
Hall,  D.  W.  Evans,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  26x40;  full 
set  scenery;  billposters,  Henry  Armitage;  theatrical  teamster,  Henry  Armitage.  News- 
papers: daily,  Gazette,  Press Hotels:  Farnham,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Eagle,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
Phoenix  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  6CO. 

PLYMOUTH,  7.COO.  R.  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  Western.  Opera  House,  J.  P.  Smith  &  Son, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $5;  fair  stock  scenery; 

bill  poster,  Frank  N.  Girton.     Newspapers:   Record  (Fri.),  Star  (Sat.) Hotels: 

Parish,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Frantz. 

PGTTSTOWN,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Reading.    Opera  House;  rental,  one  night,  $30;  three 

$60;  bill  poster,  S.  R.  Bossert.     Newspapers:    daily,   Ledger,   Chronicle Hotels: 

Farmers',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Merchants',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 
Madison. 

Market  Hall,  W.  O.  Euchenbach,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15:  three 
$42;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  14x56;  no  scenery. 

POTTS VILLE,  14,000.    R.  R.,  People's;  Phila.   &  Reading.    Academy   of  Music;   Nathan 

Ho wser  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,060;  rental,  one  night  $50;  license  included;  share 

also.  Size  of  stage,  28x62  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 

/     loft,  45;    depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  bill  poster,  Academy  of  Music; 

'        theatrical  teamster,  H.    H.    Stearnes.    Newspapers:    daily,    Chronicle,   Journal 

Hotels:  Pennsylvania,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also);  Merchants',  regular  rates,  $2; 
Exchange,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 
Mountain  City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 
Union  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  800. 

READING,  50,000.  R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Reading;  Schuyl.  &  Lehigh;  Wil.  &  Nor.:  Penna. 
Grand  Opera  House,  Geo.  M.  Miller,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night, 
$50;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  34x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
22x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  32;  depth 
under  stage,  26;  traps,  1;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Wm.  Koch;  stage  caipen- 
ters,  H.  Heath  and  J.  Dickinson;  bill  poster,  J.  M.  Schaeffer;  number  of  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 2,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  T.  Barto.  Newspapers: 
daily,  Times,  advertising  rates  per  line,  8c.  to  21c. ;  Herald,  advertising  rates  per  line,  6c. 
to  19c. ;  News,  advertising  rates  per  line,  6c.  to  20c.;  Eagle,  advertising  rates  per  line,  6c. 

to  20c Hotels  :  American,  special  rates,  $1  50  to  $2.50;  Grand  Central,  special  rates, 

$1.25  to  $1.50;  Merchants',  special  rates.  $1  to  $1.25;  Keystone,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 
Academy  of  Music,  John  D.  Mishler,  manager:  Brooks  &  Dicksou,  New  York  represen'a- 
tives;  seating  capacity,  1,S50;  rental,  one  night  $70.    Size  of  stage,  33x70;  size  of  i  ro- 


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302  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

sceninm  opening,  38;  number  sets  scenery,  24;  leader  of  orchestra,  Will.  H.  Koch;  bill 
poster,  James  M.  Schaeffer;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  8.0CO;  rates  per  sheet 
4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Tobias  Barto. 

Library  Hall;  seating  capacity  800;  no  scenery. 

Barlet  &  Schoch's  Variety  Hall. 

Fairview  Winter  Theatre. 

RENOVA,  3,600.  R.  R.,  Penn.  (P.  &  D.  Division).  Association  Hall,  P.  H.  Sullivan,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  700;  icntal.  one  night  $20:  share  alto;  number  sets  scenery, 
5;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall;  theatrical  teamster,  M.  O.  Day.  Newspaper:  daily,  News: 
weekly,  Record  (Th.) Hotels:  Renova,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Revere. 

REYNOLDSVILLE,  3,200.  R.  R.,  Allegheny  Valley.  Reynolds  Opera  House,  Albert  Rey- 
nolds, manager;  seating  capacity,  400:  rental,  one  night  §15,  three  $30;  license,  §3;  share 

.  .         also.    Size  of  stage, 25x36;  number  sets  scenery, 7.  Newspaper:  Herald Hotels:  Belk- 

v  nap,  regular  rates,  $2  (.special  also);  Reynolds,  Burns,  Ross,  Central. 

RIDGWAY,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Peun.  (P.  &  E.  Division);  Rochester  &  Pittsburg.  Hyde  Opera 
House,  W.H.Hyde  &.Co..  managers;  seating  capacity,  650;  share  only;  license,  §2. 
Size  of  stage,  32x32;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  theatrical  team- 
ster, Daniel  Scribner.  Newspapers:  Advocate  (Th.),  Democrat  (Th.) Hotels:  Hyde, 

regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  McFarland.  Ridgway. 

SCOTTDALE,  5,500.    R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.    Zearly  &  Poole's  Hall,  J.  E.  Farrer.  manager: 
seating  capacity,  400;  share  only.    Size  of  stage,  16x40;  fair  stock  scenery,  bill  poster, 
£/      Martin  Bishop.    Newspapers:   Independent  (Wed.),  Tribune  (Th.)..   ...Hotels:  Scott- 
dale,  Arlington,  Broadway. 

SCRANTON,  50,000.  R.  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  West.;  Phila.  &  Reading;  Del.  &  Hudson  Canal 
Co.;  Central  of  New  Jersey.  Academy  of  Music,  C.  H.  Lindsay,  manager;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 1,500;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  35x60;  size  of  pi oscenium  opening,  30x 
//  '30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  42;  depth  under 
stage,  9;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra,  Robt.  Baur;  scenic  art- 
ists, L.  W.  Seavey  &  L.  H.  Lempert;  stage  carpenter,  Isaac  Tice ;  bill  poster,  W.  W. 
Murphy  &  Co.;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  3,000;  rates  per  sheet  4c.;  theatrical 
teamster,  W.  W.  Murphy.  Newspapers:  daily,  Republican,  advertising  rates,  yearly  con- 
tract; Times,  yearly  contract;  Truth,  yearly  contract Hotels:  Wyoming,  special 

rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Lackawana  Valley,  $2;  Forest  House,  §1.50  to  $2;    St.  Charle.-. 
Snsqnehanna,  $1 ;  Scranton  (European  plan). 

Odd  Fellows'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Liederkrantz  Hail ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

SELINSGROVE,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Snubury  &  Lewistown  ;    Penn.     Town  Hall,  George  R. 

Hendricks,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  §20;  no  license. 

Size  of  stage,  16x20;  height  from  stage  to   grooves,  20;   height  from  .stage  to  rigging 
//'      loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,!;    number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra, 

H.  E.  Richter;  theatrical  teamster,  George  Myers.    Newspapers:  Tribune,  Times  ..  .. 

Hotels:  Keystone,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Riehl,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  J.  M.  Kreider,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  550:  rentil,  one  night  $5, 

share  also;  no  license.    Size  of  st »ge,  16x33:  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

SHAMOKIN,  12.000.  R  R.,  Phil.  &  Reading;  Lehigh  Valley;  Northern  Central.  G.A.  R. 
Opera  House,  J.  F.  Osier,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  26x47;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x25;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,  12;  number  seta 
y  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  John  O'Conner;  scenic  artist,  Joseph  Dunklebergar ; 
stage  carpenter,  H.  Holshne;  bill  poster,  D.  S.  Womer;  number  of  shee  s  can  accom- 
modate, 400;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  W.  F.  Gilger.  Newspapers:  daily, 
Times;  weekly,  Herald  (Th.),  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotels:  City,  special  rates,  §1.25;  Na- 
tional, special  rates,  §2;  Vanderoilt,  special  rates,  $1.EO  to  §1.75;  Windsor,  special  rates, 
$1. 50  to  $2. 

Academy  of  Music,  D.  W.  Friese,  manager:  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  §20; 
full  set  scenery,. 


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SHARON,  6,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  Pa.  &  Ohio;  Erie  &  Pittsburg.  Carver  Opera  House;  seating 
capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  §3;  bill  poster,  Mounts.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Eagle;  weekly,  Herald  (Fri.) Hotels:    Messer,  regular  rates,  $2  (special   also);      ^jr" 

Carver,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

SHENANDOAH,  16,000.    R.  R.,  Lehig'h  Valley;  Philadelphia  &  Reading.    Ferguson's  New 
Theatre,  P.  J.Ferguson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  85x 
50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x30;  height  from  stage  to  to  grooves,  18;  height  from        i   / 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps;  3;  number  eets  scenery,  15;  stage        r 
carpenter,  James  Groody ;  bill  poster,  Ed.  Gilbons;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
400;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  .theatrical  teamster,  apply  to  proprietor.    Newspapers:  daily, 
Herald,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  25c.;  Progress;  weekly,  Herald  (Sat.),  advertising 
rates,  50c.  per  line;  News  (San.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  line  ...Hotels:  Merchants', 
special  rates,  $1.50;  Globe,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  Washington,  special  rates, 
SI- 25. 

Robbins'  Opera  House,  I.  Robbins,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only; 
Size  of  stage,  24x38;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  22x20  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
18;  depth  under  stage,  8;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Mr.  Gay;  stage  carpenter, 
W.  A.  Elliott;  bill  poster,  George  W.  Hossler;  number  of  sheets  cdn  accommodate,  300; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c. 

SLATINGTON,  2,800.  R.  R.,  Lehigh  Valley  ;  Schuylkill  &  Lehigh.  Armory  Hall,  H.  W. 
Hawkes,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  bill  poster,  J.  E.  Neff  ;  theatrical  teamster, 

J.  E.  Neff.      Newspaper:  News  (Wed.) Hotel:    United  States,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also.) 

SMITHPORT,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Buff  ,  N.  Y.  &  Philadelphia  ;  Bradford,  Bordell  &  Kinzua. 
Kittridge  Opera  House,  C.  F.  Kittridge,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rent  or  share  ; 
license,  $1 .  Size  of  stage,  25x30  ;  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  bill  poster,  Opera  House. 

Newspapers:    Miner  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Fri.) Hotels:    Bennett,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Grand  CentrEl,  Wright 

STROUDSBURG,  3,500.    R.  R.,  Del.,  Lack.  &  West ;  N.  Y.,  Sns.  &  West.    Williams  Hall, 

A.  C.  Jansen,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  300  ;•  rental,  one  night  $10  ;  no  license.     Size         r 
of  stage,  16x16;    number  sets  scenery,  5.    Newspapers:   Jeffersonian  (Th.),  Democrat 

(Th.) Hotels  :    Burnett,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also;  ;   Washington,  American, 

Indian  Queen. 
Academy  of  Music  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  full  set  scenery. 

ST.  GLAIR,  6,OCO.  R.  R.,  Phil.  &  Reading.  Walker's  Hall,  Daniel  Walker,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $20:  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  18x20; 
number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  Daniel  Walker,  Jr.;  theatrical  teamster,  Daniel 

Walker,   Jr.    Newspaper:    Splinters    (Sat.) Hotels:  Merchants',  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Marshall,  Continental. 

SUSQUEHANNAH,  5,00).  R.  R.,Erie.  Pope's  Opera  House,  H.  C.  Lea,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  000;  rental,  one  night,  $8;  license,  $2  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  15x25;  number  sets 
scenery,  15;  bill  poster,  W.  F.  Forbes;  theatrical  teamster,  H.  Sellick.  Newspapers: 

Journal  (Sat.),  Transcript  (Sat.) Hotels :    Starucca,  regular  rates,  $2  ^(special  also) ; 

Canawacta,  Bensom. 

TAMAQUA,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Central  New  Jersey;  Phil.  &  Reading.  Seitzinger  Hall,  J.  R. 
Seitzinger,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $3.  Size  of 

stage,  22x28:  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspaper:  Courier  (Sat.) Hotels:  United  States, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Beard's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Columbia. 

TIDIOUTE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  &  Phila.  Grandian  Opera  House,  N.  J.  Grandian. 
manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $60;  license,  $3  Size  of 

stage,  40x50;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Frank  Lynch.    Newspaper:  News  (Fri:) 

Hotels:  National,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Hale,  Shaw. 

TITUSVILLE,  10,000.    R.  R.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  &  Phil. ;  Dunkirk,  Alleghauy  Val.  &  Pittsburg. 

Academy  of  Music,  R.  W.  Barnsdall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night      \f 
$30.    Size  of  stage,  35x40;  height  from  stage  to  [grooves,  13;  depth  under  stage,  3;  bill 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


A    CARD 

TO  THE  PUBLIC  AND  THE 
PROFESSION. 

As  it  has  come  to  my  notice 
that  some  fraudulent  parties 
have,  the  paet  season,  taken 
the  responsibility  of  using  my 
Plays,  Sketches,  Acts,  etc., 
without  my  consent,  I,  there- 
fore, wish  to  notify  the  theatre- 
going  people  that 
M.  W.  HANLEY'S  COMPANY 
is  the  only  authorized  troupe 

having  the  sole  right  to 

produce 

DAN'S  TRIBULATIONS 
and  all  my  plays  throughout 
the  UNITED  STATES  and  CAN- 
ADA. Any  other  party  or  par- 
ties presenting  any  of  my 
PIECES  will  be  prosecuted  to 
the  full  extent  of  the  law. 
LOCAL  MANAGERS  are  held  to 
be  equally  responsible  with  the 
traveling  companies,  and  the 
penalty  under  the  laws  of  the 
UNITED  STATES  is  $100  for  the 
first  offense  and  $50  for  every 
subsequent  offense  or  perform- 
ance. 

Respectfully  yours, 

EDWARD  HARRIGAN. 
HABBIGAN  &  HART'S  Theatre, 
728  and  730  Broadway,  New 
York. 


1884-SEASON— 1885. 


M.  W.  HANLEY'S  CO., 

presenting  EDWARD  HARRIGAN'S 

New    York    Successes, 

Dan's    Tribulations 


AND 


SQUATTER  SOVEREIGNTY. 


All  business  communications  please  ad- 
dress M.  W.  HANLEY,  care  HARRIGAN  & 
HART'S  THEATRE,  728  Broadway,  N.  Y. 


—  THE  — 

Frisco  Opera  House, 

NORTH  SPRINGFIELD,  MO. 


POPULATION,  8,000. 

SEATING  CAPACITY  OF  OPERA  HOUSE,  600. 
Seats   in   rear   elevated ;    all  sell.    LIGHTED    WITH 
GAS.    New  dressing-rooms  and  stage,  and  house  generally 
refitted  and  improved. 

North  Springfield  is  the  most  flourishing  city  in  the 
Southwest.  Large  railroad  shops  and  other  important 
manufactories  that  distribute  to  workmen  over  $50.000. 
The  Opera  House  is  well  supported. 

J.  A.  ERWIN,  Lessee  and  Manager. 


MANAGERS 

Please  Notice. 


I  have  exclusive  coctrol  of 
the  Frisco  Opera  House,  and  a 
lease  with  Mr.  Mansfield  which 
gives  me  control  of  all  open 
dates  in  Mansfield  Opera 
House. 

I  have  an  abundant  supply  of 
the  most  desirable  space  in  the 
city  for  bill  posting,  including 
boards  and  hanging  advertise- 
ments, and  I  desire  to  contract 
with  managers  for  both  towns, 
Springfield  and  North  Spring- 
field, for  a  limited  number  of 
first-class  at'ractions  only. 


Mansfield  Opera  House 

SPRINGFIELD,  MO. 

POPULATION,  10,000;  SEATING  CAPACITY,  600. 

Springfield    has    for   years    been    one  of   the  best  show 
towns  on  the  road. 


Only  first-class  attractions  at  either  of  the  above  Opera 
Houses.       Addrei-s : 

J.  A.  ERWIN,  Lessee  and  Associate  Manager, 
North  Springfield  Mo. 


OZARK  HOTEL, 

TWO  DOORS  FROM  FRISCO 
OPERA  HOUSE. 

Just  Opened. 


THE  FINEST  HOTEL  IN  THE- 
SOUTHWEST. 


TERMS    REASONABLE. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Pennsylvania.  305 

poster,  R.  W.  Barnsdall;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  C.  Brown.    Newspapers  :  daily,  Herald; 

weekly,  World  (Sun.) Hotels:  Mansion,  Brunswick,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also); 

Parshall,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Parshall  Opera  House,  C.  D.  Goodsell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night 
$50;  full  set  scenery. 

TO  WAN  DA,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Barclay;  Lehigh  Valley;  State  Line  &  Sullivan.    Mercer  Hall, 

D.  Elsbree,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;   rental,  one  night   $20;  license,  $3  to  $5.       I/ 
Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  P.  W.  Pennypacker;  theatrical 
teamster,  Win.  Kerwin.    Newspapers:  daily,  Review;  weekly,  Argus    (Th.),  Reporter 
(Th.) Hotels:  Ward,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Elwell. 

TREMONT,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Phil.  &.  Reading.  Union  Hall,  U.  G.  Batdorff,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $2;  bill  poster,  C.  M.  Adams.  Newspaper: 
News  (Th.) Hotels  :  National,  regular  rate?,  $2  (special  also);  Union,  Tremont. 

TUNKHANNOCK,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Lehigh  Valley;  Montrose.    Pratt's  Opera  House,  Frank 

H.  Pratt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  share  only.    Size  of   stage,  20x47;  size          .  / 
of  proscenium  opening,  20x23;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  depth  under  stage,  9;         * 
traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  leader  of  orchestra,  L.  W.  Emory;  bill  poster.  Opera 
House;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  75;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster, 

J.   M.   Kelley.     Newspapers:  Democrat    (Fri.),  Republican    (Fri.) Hotels:    Walls, 

Keeler,  Packer. 

TYRONE,  10,000.    R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.    Conrad's  Opera  House,  W.  Fisk  Conrad,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $100,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,          /^ 
25x50;  number  sets  scenery,  11;    bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers;  Herald  (Th.) 
Times  (Tu.) Hotels;  Wird,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Arlington,  Eagle,  Clear- 
field,  Citj . 

UN10NTOWN,  7,000.     R.  R ,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;    Pennsylvania.    Opera    House,    J.  V.         ,/ 

Thompson,  manager;    seating  capacity,  1  000.    Newspapers:  Democrat  (Tu.),  Standard  ' 

(Th.) Hotels;  McClelland,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  Clinton,  regular  rates,  -jr — 

$2  (special  also). 

WARREN,  6,000,    R.  R.,  Phila.  &  Erie;  Dunkirk,  Allegheny  Val.  &  Pitts.;  Buff.,  N.  Y.  & 
Philadelphia.    Library  Hall,  P.  H.  Carver,  manager;    seating  capacity,   1,000  ;  rental, 
share  only;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  30x72;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x29;          /  , 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  28;  depth  under  stage,        [/ 
11;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  11;    leader  of  orchestra,  T.  Rieg;  scenic  artist,  Wm. 
Fetters;  stage  carpenter,  EmilAman;    bill  poster,  James  Myers;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  606;  theatrical  teamster,  Jacob  Eysinger.    Newspapers  :    daily,  Times; 
weekly,  Ledger  (Fri.),  Mail  (Tn.) Hotels:  Carver  (special  rates)  $2;  Exchange  (spe- 
cial rates)  $1.50;  Warren  (special  rates)  $1.50. 
Roscoe  Hall;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license  included. 
New  Opera  House. 

WASHINGTON,  5,600,  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio.  Town  Hall,  S.  Hazzlit,  manager;  seatiner 
capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10  to  $15,  three  $25  to  $30;  license,  included.  Size  of 
stage,  20x40;  bill  poster,  Bunk  White.  Newspapers;  daily,  Reporter;  weekly,  Democrat 

(Wed.),  Observer  (Th.) Hotels:  Fulton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Auld,  regular 

rates  $2  (special  also);  Valentine. 

WEATHERLY,  2,300.  R.  R.,  Lehigh  Valley.  Miller's  Opera  Hall,'  G.  W.  Miller,  manager  ; 
seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30:  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of 
stage,  17x34;  number  sets  scenery,  1.  Newspaper:  Herald  (Sat.) Hotels:  Gil- 
bert, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Packer,  Carbon,  Verzi. 

WELLSBORO,  3,500.    R.  R.,  Corning,  Cowanesque  &  Antrim.    Willcox  Opera  House,  Geo. 

M.  Covert,  manager;   seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $10  to  $20;  license  $3  to 

$5;  bill  poster,  G.  M.  Covert. 
WEST  BRIDGEWATER,  5,000  (with  suburbs).    R.  R.,  Pittsburg  &  Lake  Erie  ;  Cleveland     / 

&  Pittsburgh;    Pittsburgh,  Ft.  Wayne  &  Chicago.    Hurst's  Opera  House,  A.  C.  Huret. 

20 


306  HARRT  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rent  or  share;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  21J^. 
Size  of  stage,  30x21J£  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Opera  House  ;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  200.  News- 
papers :  daily,  News  and  Argus Hotels;  St.  Cloud,  special  rates.  $1  to  $1.50;  Summit, 

special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

WESTCHESTER,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Penn.;  Phil.,  \Vil.  &  Balto.  Horticultural  Hall,  W.  D. 
Christman,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200:  rental,  one  night  $25  to  $30;  license,  S3  to 
$10;  number  sets  scenery,  C;  bill  poster,  David  Towusend;  theatrical  teamster,  Mifflin 

Smith.    Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Republican,  Record Hotels:  Mansion,   regular 

rates,  §2  (special  also);  Green  Tree,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
Odd  Fellows1  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

WILKESBARRE,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Lehigh  Valley;  Penn.  (P.  &  E.  Division);  Central  N.  J.; 
D.  L.  &  W.  Music  Hall,  M.  H.  Burgunder,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental, 
share  only;  license,  yearly;  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x27; 
height  from  stage  to  groove?,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  36;  depth  under 
./  stage,  5;  trapi,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Krebs:  stage  carpen- 
ter, Robert  Spaulding;  bill  poster,  A.  P.  Snyder;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
5,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  John  P.  Rainow.  Newspapers:  daily.  Rec- 
ord,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  75c.;  Leader,  per  inch,  75c.;  weekly,  Newsdealer  (Suu.i, 
per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Bristol,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Luzerne,  special  rates,  $2.00;  Wyo- 
ming Valley,  $2.50  to  $3. 
Garden  City  Hall,  J.  S.  Hinds,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rent  or  share.  Size  of 

stage,  18x20;  full  set  scenery. 
Atlantic  Garden  Theatre. 
^^  Myers'  Opera  House. 

WILLIAMSPORT,  22.000.  R.  R.,  Pitts.  &  Erie;  Nor.  Cen.;  Phila.  &  Reading;  Cor.,  Cow.  & 
Ant.  Academy  of  Music,  W.  G.  Elliott,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  irental,  one 
night,  §50;  license,  1st  $5,  2d  $2  50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  50x50;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  24x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26; 
depth  under  stage,  8;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  V.  Stofper;  bill  poster,  W.  G. 
Elliott;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical 
teamster,  George  Jackson.  Newspapers:  daily,  Bulletin,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c. : 

Banner,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c Hotels:  Hepburn's,  special  rates,  §2.50; 

City,  special  rates,  §2;  Porter's,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

WR1GHTSVILLE.  1,700.  R.  R.,  Pennsylvania.  Wrightsville  Hall,  G.  K.  Schumberger, 
manager.  Newspaper:  Star Hotel :  Leece's,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

YORK,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Penua.;  Northern  Central.  York  Opera  House,  Adams  &  Dale,  man- 
agers; seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  45x53; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x33;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage 
I  /  to  rigging  loft,  45;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  16;  leader  of  or- 
chestra, Prof.  Wecker;  scenic  artist,  Richard  Smith;  stage  carpenter,  Alex.  Shriver;  bill 
poster,  Alex.  Shriver;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  theatrical  teamster, 
N.  C.  R.  W.  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Tribune,  advertising  rates,  special  con- 
tract; Age,  advertising  rates,  special  contract Hotels:  National,  special  rates,  $2.50; 

Pennsylvania,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Central,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Washington,  special 
rates,  $1. 

RHODE    ISLAND. 

BRISTOL,  6,500.  R.  R.,  Prov.,  Warren  &  Bristol.  Town  Hall,  Trotter  &  Wardwell, 
managers;  seating  capacity,  815;  rental,  one  night  §15;  no  scenery.  Bill  poster,  E.  A. 

Pish.    Newspaper:  Phoenix  (Sat.) Hotels:  Bristol,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also); 

Church  Street,  State  Street. 

EAST  GREENWICH,  3,000.  R.  R. ,  New  York,  Providence  &  Boston.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall, 
Will.  E.  Brown,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $24,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  14x19;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x21 ;  height  from  stage  to 


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grooves,  13;  depth  under  stage,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  4 ;  bill  poster,  Alfred  A.  Fry; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200 ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Alfred 

A.    Fry.      Newspaper:   Pendulum  (Fri.),  advertising   rates,  $1  per  inch Hotels: 

Updyke,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Central,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

GREENWICH,  3,700.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.,'Prov.  &  Boston.  New  Hall,  8  A.  Slocum,  manager. 
Size  of  stage,  40x54 Hotel:  Updyke. 

NEWPORT,  16,000.  R.  R.,  Old  Colony;  Newport  &  Wickford.  Opera  House,  Henry  Bull, 
Jr.,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $50;  share  also,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  45x55;  width  of  proscenium  opening,  28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  >/ 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  26;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  6;  number  sets  scenery, 
full  set;  leader  of  orchestra,  Wm.  R.  McQaown;  stage  carpenter,  Chas.  E.  Thurston; 
bill  poster,  J.  J.  Flood;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.; 
theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  G.  Peckham.  Newspapers:  daily,  News,  advertising  rates,  $1 

per  inch;  weekly,  Mercury  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  $1  per  inch Hotels:    United 

States,  special  ra'.es,  $1.50  to  $1.75;  Park,  special  rates,  $125  to  $1.50;  Perry,  special 
rates,  $2.50. 
Casino  Theatre. 

PAWTUCKET,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Providence;  Providence  &  Worcester.  Music 
Hall,  Stephen  F.  Fisk,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night  §50,  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  33x50;  width  of  proscenium  opening,  30;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  70;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  3;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  full  set;  bill  poster,  McMahon.  Newspapers  :  Chronicle  (Fri.),  Sun 

(Wed.) Hotels:  Benedict,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.53  (special  also);  Pawtncket, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Battery  Hall,  S.  F.  Fisk  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  630;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  17x21;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 

Opera  House. 

Varieties  Theatre . 

PHCENIX,  5,000.    R.  R  ,  Branch  of  Providence  &  Stonington.    Music  Hall,  James  J.  Smith, 

manager;  rental,  one  niglt  $10,  three  $20,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  14x32;   size  ./ 

of  proscenium  opening,  14x14;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  16;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  4.  Newspaper: 

Pawtucket    Valley  Gleiner    (Fri.) Hotels:    Paenix,  spacial    rates,   $1;    Briggs', 

special  rates,  $1. 

PROVIDENCE,  126,000.  R.  R.,  Boston  &  Prov. ;  N.  Y.,  Prov.  &Bos.;  N.  Y.  &N.  E.;  Prov.  & 
Worcester;  Prov.,  Warren  &  Fall  River.  Low's  Grand  OperaHonse,  William  H.  Low,  jr., 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,890;  rontal,  one  night  §75,  three  $225;  share  also;  license  ./ 

included.  Size  of  stage,  31^x93;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  31x36;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  18;  height  from  sta?e  to  rigging  loft,  .43;  depth  under  stage,  9;  full  set 
scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Phillips;  stage  carpenter,  Geo.  Alien;  bill  poster,  Cornell 
&  Haskin;  theatrical  teamster,  Hopkins  Transfer  Co.,  N.  Hopkins.  Newspapers:  daily, 
Journal,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1  first  insertion;  Star,  $1  first  insertion;  Telegram, 
$1  first  insertion;  weekly,  Sunday  Despatch,  $1  first  insertion —  Hotels:  Narragansett, 
special  rates,  $2.50;  Dorrance,  $2;  City,  $1.25  to  §1.50;  Aldrich,  regular  rates,  $2;  Cen- 
tral, $2;  Freeman. 

Providence  Opera  House,  Geo.  Hackett,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,500.  Size  of  stage, 
39x71;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x38;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  19;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  51;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps  of  every  kind;  full  set 
scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Fred.  Von  Olker;  scenic  artist,  Geo.  Johnson;  stage  car- 
penter, Jas.  Nolan. 

Sans  Souci  Garden,  Wm.  E.  White,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  share  only.  Size 
of  stage,  36x58;  size  of  prosceaium  opening,  22x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  under  stage,  14;  traps,  3;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  Eugene  White:  scenic  artist,  H.  L.  Reid;  stage  car- 
penter, D.  W.  Marshall. 


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Infantry  Hall,  Wm.  H.  Teel,  manager;  rentaJ,  one  night  $60,  three  $150;  share  also;  li- 
cense included.    Size  of  stage,  30x30;  no  scenery. 

Academy  of  Music,  Geo.  H.  Slade,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,330;  rental,  one  night  $30. 
Size  of  stage,  32x35;  number  sets  scenery,  10. 

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WAK.EFIELD,  850.  R.  R.,  Narragansett  Pier.  Wright's  Opera  House,  Silas  Wright,  man- 
ager. Newspaper:  Times  (Fri.) Hotel:  Donohue,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WARREN,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Prov.,  Warren  &  Bristol.    Armory  Hall,  F.  E.  Dana,  manager; 

.  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
15x18;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  10x18;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  number 
sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Carey;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Samuel 

Munroe.  Newspaper:  Gazette  (Fri.) Hotels:  Gales,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Fessen- 

den,  special  rates,  81-25. 

WESTERLY,  8,500.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.,  Prov.  &  Boston.  Armory  Hall,  Eugene  B.  Pendleton, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $22,  three  $48,  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  21x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x20;  traps,!;  leader  of  orchestra,  Wm. 
Yeager;  bill  posters,  Edwin  Maxson  &  C.  D.  Lampson;  theatrical  teamster,  W.  L.  Brad- 
ford. Newspapers:  Narragansett  Weekly  (Th.),  News  (Sat.) Hotels:  Dixon,  regular 

rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special  also) ;  Leonard,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WOONSOCKET,  20,000.  R.  R.,  N.  Y.  &  New  England  ;  Providence  &  Worcester.  Music 
Hall,  T.  S.  Luce,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,400;  rent  or  share;  license,  yearly.  Size 
of  stage,  63x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  23x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery, 
17;  leader  of  orchestra,  R.  Williams;  stage  carpenter,  Wm.  Wilson;  bill  poster,  John 
Hackett;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,800;  rates  per  sheet,  5c.;  theatrical  team- 
ster, H.T.Wales.  Newspaper:  daily.  Reporter Hotels:  Woonsocket,  special 

rates,  $1.50  to  $1.75;  Monument,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

Harris's  Hall  ;  seating  capacity,  1,100  ;  rental,  one  night  $25  to  $35.    Size  of  stage,  24x30  ; 
number  sets  scenery,  1 . 


SOUTH    CAROLINA. 

ABBEVILLE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Columbia  &  Greenville.  Knox's  Hall,  J.  Knox,  manager  ; 
rental,  one  night  $15  ;  license,  $5;  no  scenery  ;  bill  poster.  Manual  McKeller.  News- 
papers :  Medium  (Th.),  Press  and  Banner  (Wed.) .Hotels  :  Branch,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also) ;  Cater. 

AIKEN,  2,000.    R.  R.,  South  Carolina.     Lyceum  Hall,  8.  Ott,  agent;  seating  capacity,  500;          ./ 
rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  22x39;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  10x19;  height  from  stage  to   grooves,  11}^;   height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
12;  depth  under  stage,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  3.    Newspapers  :  Recorder  (Tn.),  adver- 
tising rates  per  inch,  $1 ;  Journal  and  Review  (Wed.),  per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Ashby, 

special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Busch,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

ANDERSON  COURT  HOUSE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Columbia  &  Greenville.  Masonic  Hall,  J.  A. 
Brock,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  no  scenery;  bill  poster, 

W.  H.  Thompson.  Newspapers:  Intelligencer  (Th.),  Journal  (Fri.) Hotel:  Waverly, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

€AMDEN,  1,500.    R.  R.,  South  Carolina,    Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  750.  Newspapers:         tr 
Journal  (Th.),  Gazette  (Th.) Hotel:  De  Kalb,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


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CHARLESTON,  58,000.  R.  R.,  Charleston  &  Sav.;  Col.  &  Augusta;  N.  Eastern.  Owens' 
Academy  of  Music,  John  E.  Owens,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson  New  York  representa- 
tives; seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $100,  three  §300,  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  40x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  55x23;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage.  6;  traps,  3;  number 
\S  sets  scenery,  15;  musical  director,  C.  Halls;  bill  poster,  F.  L.  O'Neill;  number  sheets 
can  accommodate,  1,200;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamsters.  Picket  &  Jackson. 
Newspapers:  daily,  News  &  Courier,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  J1.50;  Mercury,  per  inch, 

$1.50 Hotels  ;  Charleston,  special  rates,  $3;  Pavilion,  special  rates,  $1.75  to  $2.50; 

Waverly,  special  rates,  $2  to  $2.50. 

German  Freundschaftsbnnd  Hall,  Oskar  Archel,  manager;  seating^capacity,  700;  rental, 
one  night  $30,  three  $75;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  25x46:  number  sets  scenery.  4. 

Hibernian  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,EOO, 

CHESTER,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Charlotte,  Columbia  &  Augusta.  Coleman  Hall,  John  K.  Coleman, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $17;  license  included;  fair  stock  seen* 

ery:  bill  poster,  Thomas  Lee.    Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Fri.),  Reporter  (Th.) Hotels; 

Nicholson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central. 

COLUMBIA,  15,000.  R.  R.,  South  Carolina ;  Greenville  Columbia  &  Charlotte.  Opera 
House,  Eugene  Cramer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $60  ;  share 
also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  35xEO  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  height  26; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  46;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  2 ;  number  sets 
scenery,  36;  scenic  artist,  Eugene  Cramer:  stage  carpenter,  C.  Dooley;  bill  poster, 
Clarence  W.  Taylor;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  the- 
atrical teamster,  McKnight.  Newspapers:  daily,  Register;  advertising  rates  per  line, 

25c.;    Yeoman,  advertising  rates  per  line,  25c  Hotels:  Wright,  special  rates,  $1  to 

$1.45;  Grand  Central,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.75;  Columbia,  special  rates,  $1  to  31.75. 
Parker  Hall;  seating  capacity,  450. 

FLORENCE,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Cheraw  &  Darling.;  Northeastern  S.  C.;  Wilm.,  Col.  &  Aug. 
Barringer's  Hall,  J.  L.  Barnnger,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night,  £10, 
three  $30;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  15x25;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x25  ;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  11 :  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;  depth  under  stage,  2; 
\/  number  sets  scenery,  1 ;  leader  of  orchestra,  Frank  Reimer  ;  bill  poster,  Chas.  H.  Bar- 
ringer;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  21.  Newspapers:  Times  (Th.);  advertising 

rate?,  $1  per  inch Hotels:   Central,  special  rates,  $1.25  ;  Jacobi,   regular  rates,  §2 

(special  also). 

GAFFNEY  CITY,  1,COO.  R.  R  ,  Atlantic  &  Charlotte  Air  Line.  Wood's  Hall,  J.  N.  Wood, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400.  Size  of  stage,  16J^x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
9x16.  Newspaper:  Carolinian  (Wed.) Hotel:  City. 

GEORGETOWN,  2,6CO.  R.  R.,  Georgetown  &  Lanes.  Walker's  Hall,  Le  Grand  G.  Walker, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  50C;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60 ;  share  also  ;  license,  $5. 
Size  of  stage,  20x36;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  9x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  6;  number  sets  scenery,  3: 
scenic  artist,  Eugene  Cramer.  Newspapers  :  weekly,  Times  (Sat.),  Enquirer  (Wed.) 

Hotels  :  Georgetown,  special  rates.  $1.50;  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Ponti, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

GREENVILLE,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Columbia  &  Greenville;  Richmond  &  Danville.  Gilreath'8 
Opera  House,  Gilreath  &  Canble,  managers;  seatiog  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $50, 
three  $125;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x33;  full  set  scenery;  bill 

poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:    daily,  News;    weekly,  Mountaineer  (Wed.) 

Hotels:  Mansion,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also);  Central,  Commercial. 
Clyde's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

NEWBERRY,  4,000.  R.R.,  Columbia  &  Greenville.  Opera  House,  W.  L.  Johnson,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  700;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  24x35;  number  sets  scenery,  6; 

t  ,         bill  poster,  George  Bolacd.    Newspaper:  Herald  (Th.),  News  (Fri.),  Observer  (Th.) 

V  Hotels:  Newberry,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Simmonds,  Parker,  Blease. 


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Thespian  Hall,  Schumpert  &  Johnson,  managers;  seating  capacity,  350;    rental,  one  night. 
$25,  three  $60;  share  also;  license  included.    Sizeof  stage,  32x30;  number  sets  scenery,5. 

ROCK  HILL,  1,000.    R.  R.,  Charlotte,  Columbia  &  Augusta.    Roddey's  Hall,  W.  L.  Roddey, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspaper:  Herald  (Th.) 

Hotel:  Globe. 

SPARTANBURG,  6,000.    R.  R,  Charlotte  &  Atlanta;  Sp.  &  Union.    Opera  House,  W.  L. 

Johnson,  Lmanager;    seating   capacity,    600;     rental,    share    only;    license    included.         I/ 
Size  of  stage,  21x47;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  19x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21;  depth  under  stage,  6;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 
8;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  L.  Johnson;  bill  poster,  W.L.Johnson;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  180 ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.    Newspapers:  Herald  (Wed.);  advertising  rates, 

$1  per  inch;  Spartan  (Wed.),  $1  per  inch Hotels:  Merchant,  special  rate?,  $1.50  to 

$3;  Windsor,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Central,  special  rates.  $1  to  $1.50. 
Court  House;  seating  capacity,  200. 

SUMTER,  3,000.    R.  R.,   Wilmington,  Columbia  &  Augusta;  Central  of  South  Carolina. 

Music  Hall,  D.  J.  Auld;    seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $65;  share  y 

also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  27x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  11x23;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage,  4; 
number  gets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  Mose  Harrison;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
250;  rates  per  sheet,  Sc;  theatrical  teamster,  Geo.  F.  Epperson.  Newspapers:  Advance 
(Sat.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1;  Watchman  and  Southron,  advertising  rates  per 
inch,  $1 Hotel  :  Jervey  House,  special  rates,  $150. 

UNION,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Spartansburg,  Union  &  Columbia.    Nicholson's,   Win.  A.  Nicholson, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  license,  $5.    Size  of 

stage,   17x35;  number  sets  scenery,  4.     Newspaper:    Times  (Pri.) Hotel:    Union, 

regular  rates, (special  also). 

WINNSBORO,  1,800.    R.1R.,  Charlotte,  Columbia  &  Augusta.    Thespian  Hall,  H.  P.  Miller, 

manager;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $18;  license,  $5;  share  also;  bill  poster,  manager 

of  Hall.    Newspapers:  tri-weekly,  News  and  Herald Hotels:  Winnsboro,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Brown's.  * 


TENNESSEE. 

BRISTOL,  9,000.  R.  R.,  EastTenn.,  Va.  &  Ga.;  Norfolk  &  Western.  Couway  Hall;  seat- 
ing capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Thomer.  News- 
papers: Courier  (Th.),  Reporter  (Sat.) Hotels:  Virginia,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Thomas',  Nicklar. 
Reynolds'  Hall;  seating  capacity,  £00. 

BROWNSVILLE,    4,500.     R.  R.,  Louisville    &   Nashville.    Mann's  Opera  House,    M.    L.  / 

Murrell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  $65;  share  also;         V 
license  included.    Size  of  stage,  25x50;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Opera  House. 

Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.),  States  and  Bee  (Fri.) Hotels:  Exchange,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Gait. 
Lee  Hall,  Johnson  &  Winster,  managers;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $10. 

CHATTANOOGA,  25,000.    R.  R.,  Nashville  &  Chattanooga;  St.  Louis,  West.  &   Atlantic; 

East  Tennessee,  Virginia  &  Georgia;  Memphis  &  Charleston;  Alabama  &  Great  South-       >/ 
ern.    James  Hall,  Stoops  &  Bro.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $50, 
three  $125.    Size  of  stage,  29x52;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  8;  depth  under  stage,  4; 
bill  poster,  H.  E.   Stoops;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ; 
theatrical  teamsters,  L.  J.  Sharp  &  Co.    Newspapers:  daily,  Times,  advertising  rates 
per  inch,  $2;  Commercial,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $2 Hotels:  Florentine,  spe- 
cial rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Stan  ton,  regular  rates,   $3  (special  also);  Read,  regular  rates,  $3 
(special  also). 
Poss  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 


312  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

CLARKSVILLE,  8,000.  R.  R. ,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Elger's  Opera  House,  James  T. 
Wood,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $90;  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  19x27;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1; 
is  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
300;  rates  per  sheet,  3c, ;  theatrical  teamster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly, 
Tobacco  Leaf  (Tu.  &  Fri.)  Advertising  rates  per  line,  7}^c.;  weekly,  Chronicle  (Sat ), 

Democrat  (Fri.) Hotels:  Franklin,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Washington. 

Franklin  Hall,  A.  B.  Harrison,  manager,  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $25  ; 
license,  $13.75.    Size  of  stage,  22x44;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 

CLEVELAND,  3,000.     R.  R.,  East  Teiin.,  Va.  &  Ga.    Opera   House,  Walter  Cragmili*, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  600 ;   rental,  one    night  812;    license,    $8.50;    share   also. 

y         Size  of  stage,  42x25;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers: 

Banner  (Fri.),  Herald  (Th.) Hotels:  Ocoll,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Hatcher. 

Ocean. 

COLUMBIA,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville;  G.  S.;  Nashville  &  Florence;  Duck  River 
&  N.  G.  Grand  Opera  House,  H.  P.  Seary,  manager;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  one 
night  875,  three  $200;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  50x60  ;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  30x40;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  22;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
[/  loft,  35;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  14;  leader  of  orchestra, 
E.  Yoest;  scenic  artist,  James  S.  Hutton;  stage  carpenter,  George  A.  Dooley;  bill  poster, 
George  A.  Dooley;  theatrical  teamster,  James  Buchanan.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Fri.), 

advertising  rates,  $1  per  inch  ;  Democrat  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  $1  per  inch .  .Hotels : 

Bethel,  special  rates,  $1.50  ;  Guest,  special  rates,  $1  ;  Nelson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 
also). 

Hamner's  Hall ;  W.  C.  Sheppard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15  ; 
license,  $19.25;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  18x20  ;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

COVINGTON,    1,700.     R.  R.,  Chesapeake,  Ohio  &  South  Western.     Covington  Theatre,  S. 

A.  Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30  ;  share  also  ; 

,    license  included.    Size  of  stage,  16x24  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x16;  height  from 

i/      stage  to  rigging  loft,  25  ;   depth  tinder  stage,  6  ;    leader  of  orchestra,  R.  W.  Sanford  : 

stage  carpenter,  C.  McFadden  ;    bill  poster,  C.  McFadden  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Newton 

McFadden.    Newspaper:  Record  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  5c.  to  lOc.  per  line 

Hotels  :    Bledso,  special  rates,  $1  to  $  J  ;    Lockey,  special  rates,  $1  to  $2  ;  Mathe's, 
special  rates,  $1  to  $2. 

South  Street  Hall,  W.  B.  Hill,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 
$20;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  14x18;  no  scenery. 

DYERSBURG,  1,600.  R.  R.,  Chesapeake,  Ohio  &  South  Western.  Sawyer  Hall,  John 
Sawyer,  manager;  seating  capacity  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $7.  Size  of  stage,  16x40  : 

number  sets  scenery,  3.    Newspaper  :  Gazette  (Sat.) Hotels  :  Sugg,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Lenox. 

FAYETTEVILLE,  2,500.     R.  R.,  Nashville,  Chattanooga  &  St.  Louis.     Bright  Hall,  Thos. 
/     J.  McGarory,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $10  ;  license,  $13.    Size 

I/         of  stage,  20x35  ;  full  set  scenery.    Newspapers:   Express  (Wed.),  Observer  (Th.) 

Hotels  :  Pettey,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  McElroy. 

GALLATIN,  4,000-  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Tompkins  Opera  House,  W.  R.  Tompkins. 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rent  or  share;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  27x48;  full 
set  scenery;  ;  bill  poster,  Lewis  Tompkins.  Newspaper:  Examiner  (Sat.),  Tennessean 

(Sat.) Hotels:    Sindle,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sumner. 

Lucas  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15.    Size  of  stage,  16x32;  number  sets 
scenery,  4. 

HUMBOLDT,  2,303.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Mobile  &  Ohio.  Shaw's  Hall,  seating 
capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $6.  Size  of  stage,  12x20;  no 

scenery;  bill  poster,  Richard  Cross.    Newspaper:    Reporter  (Sat.) Hotels:  Dunlop, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


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THEATRE  DIUECTOKY— Tennessee.  313 


JACKSON,  10,000.    R.  R.,  Illinois  Central;  Mobile  &  Ohio.     Kings  Opera  House.     Burned          i/ 
March  17,  1884.    Bill  posters,  Jester  &  Co.    Newspapers:  Dispatch  (Fri.),  Tribune  and 
Sun  (Sat.) Hotels:    Robinson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);    Merchants,  Lancas- 
ter, Cavnes. 

Tomlin's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

KNOXVILLE,  25,000.  R.  R,  East  Tenn.,  Va.  &  Ga.;  Louisville  &  Knoxville.  Staub's 
Opera  House,  Fritz  Staub,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three 
$125,  license  included  Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x27;  height  r 
from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  23J£;  depth  under  stage, 
9>£  ;  traps,!  ;  number  sets  scenery,  12.;  leader  of  orchestra,  Chas.  Crouch;  billposter, 
Jno.  Holsey;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300  to  500  ;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatri- 
cal teamsters,  Wm.  Bell  &  Bro.  Newspapers:  daily,  Tribune,  advertising  rates,  per 

inch,  50c. ;  Chronicle,  advertising  rates,  per  inch,  50c Hotels:  Lamar,  special  rates, 

$1.50;  Hattie,  special  rates,  $2;  Alpin,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

LEBANON,  3,500.    R.  R.,  Nashville,  Chattanooga  &  St.   Louis.    Masonic  Hall,  D.  C.  Wil-        ^ 
Hams,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rent  or  share.    Size  of  stage,  25x50;   number  sets 

scerery,  6;   bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.    Newspapers:  Heiald  (Th.),  Register  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Hardy,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Union. 

MEMPHIS,  34,000.    R.  R.,  Chesapeake,  Ohio  &S.  W.;  Kansas  City,  Spr.  &  M.;  Louisville 

&  Nashville;  Mem.  &  Charleston;  Mem.  &  Little  Rock;  Mississippi  &  Tenn.    Lenbrie  \^ 

Theatre,  Frank  Gray,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dicksonv  New  York  representatives;  seating 
capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night,  $100.  Size  of  stage,  45x57;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage.  10J£;  bill  poster, 
E.  J.Norton;  theatrical  teamster.  P.  M.  Patterson.  Newspapers:  daily,  Appeal, Ledger, 

Avalanche,  Scimeter  Hotels:  Peabody,  special  rates,  $3;  Clarendon,  special  rates, 

$3;  Gaston. 

Memphis  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  1,500;  rental,  one  night  $135.  Size  of  stage,  32x65; 
full  set  scenery. 

Greenlaw  Opera  House;  seating  capacity.  800. 

Assembly  Hall,  James  Sntton  &  Co..  managers;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Hallenberg  Hall. 

People's  Theatre. 

MURFREESBORO,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Nashville,  Chattanooga  &  St.  Louis.  Opera  House,  J.  R. 
Osborne,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $100;  share  also, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  36x45;  number  sets  scenery,  15.  Newspaper:  News 
(Fri.) Hotels:  Miles,  regular  rates,  $2;  Reading. 

NASHVILLE,  45,000.    R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville;  Nashville,  Ch.  &  St.  L.    Masonic  /^ 
Theatre,  J.  O.  Milson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night,  $63;  share  also;          V 
license  included.    Size  of  stage,  32x56;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  7;  bill  posters,  Bentley  &  Clark;  theatrical 
teamsters,  Robertson  &  Cunningham.    Newspapers:   daily,  American,  Banner,  World. 
Hotels:  Maxwell,  regular  rates.  $3  (special  also);  Scott,  Commercial. 

Grand  Opera  House,  J.  O.  Milson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $15; 
license  included;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  56x58;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35  ;  depth  under  stage,  7  ;  bill  poster,  Bentley  &  Clark; 
theatrical  teamster,  Robertson  &  Cunningham. 

Buckingham  Theatre  (variety),  Charles  Redmond,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800. 

Odd  Fellows  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  400. 

PULASKI,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Louisville  &  Nashville.  Antoinette  Hall,  E.  R.  Snmpter,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  share  also;  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  35x50;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.  Newspaper: 
Citizen  (Th.) Hotels:  St.  Giles,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

SHELBYVILLE,  4,500.    R.  R.,  Nashville,  Chattanooga  &  St.  Louis.    Frierson's  Hall,  A.  ^^ 

Frierson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $6.50,  three  $17.50.  Size  of 
stage,  20x30;  full  sets  scenery.  Newspapers:  CommerciaHFri.),  Gazette  (Th.) Ho- 
tels: Evans,  regular  rates,  $-2  (special  also);  Barkedale. 


314  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


JUST    COMPLETED! 


Garland  Opera  House, 

J.  P.   GARLAND,  Proprietor  and  Manager. 

WACO,    TEXAS. 


POPULATION    OF    WACO,    12,000. 

SEATING  CAPACITY   OF    OPERA  HOUSE,  1,OOO. 

HANDSOMEST  AND  COSIEST  IN    TEXAS. 

ELEGANT    DRESSING    ROOMS    AND    FINEST    SCENERY, 

HEATED  WITH    HOT    AIR    FURNACE    AND    COOLED    WITH 
STEAM    BLOWERS. 

Chairs    Upholstered   in    Leather,    with    Tilting    Backs    and 

Largest  Size. 

EVERYTHING   NEW,  FIRST  CLASS  AND   COMPLETE. 

Opened  in  October  1884. 

I    BELONG    TO    NO    CIRCUIT.  DO    MY    OWN    BOOKING. 


Waco  is  just  half  way  between  Austin  and  Fort  Worth.  Man- 
agers of  attractions  wishing  dates  or  information  in  reference  to 
Waco,  should  address  all  communications  personally  to  the  under- 
signed. 

J.  P.  GARLAND,  Proprietor  and  Manager 

Garland  Opera  House,  Waco,  Texas. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Tennessee;  Texas.  315 

SOMERVILLE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Memphis  &  Charleston.  Leach's  Opera  House,  W.  H.  Leach, 
manager;  sealing  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $15.  three  $35;  share  also;  license 
included.  Size  of  stage,  18x34;  number  sets  scenery,  8.  Newspaper:  Reporter  and 
Falcon  (Wed.) Hotels:  Eagle,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Weatherby. 

UNION  CITY,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Mobile  &  Ohio;  Nashville,  Chattanooga  &  St.  Louis.  Wil- 
liams' Opera  House,  Theo.  Williams,  manager.  Newspapers:  Anchor  (Fri.),  Our  Coun- 
try (Fri.) Hotels:  Metropolitan,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Southern. 


TEXAS. 

AUSTIN,  10,000.    R.  R.,  Austin  &  N.  W.;  Houst.  &  Tex.  Cent.;  Inter.  &  Qt.  Nor.    Millet's 
Opera  House,  C.  F.  Millet,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  share  only;  license  yearly. 
Size  of  stage,  42x60;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,        r 
25;  depth  under  stage,  7;  bill  posters,  Jas.  Griffith  &  Co.;  theatrical  teamster,  Monroe 

Miller.    Newspapers:  daily,  Dispatch,  Statesman Hotels:  Brunswick,  special  rates, 

$1.50  to  $3;  Avenue,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $3:  Raymond,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $3; 
Southern. 

Little's  Opera  House  (variety),  W.  F.  Little,  manager. 
Smith's  Opera  House. 

BASTROP,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Colorado..  Casino  Hall,  A .  Schultze,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
300;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  20x20;  no  scenery.  Newspaper: 
Advertiser  (Sat.) Hotels  :  Hoppe,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Taylor. 

BEAUMONT,  3,500.  R.  R  ,  Texas  &  New  Orleans;  Sabine  &  East  Texas.  Crosby  Opera 
House,  John  B.  Goodhue,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  share  and  rent; 
license,  $4.  Size  of  stage,  26x32;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x26;  depth  under  stage, 
7;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  stage  carpenter,  James  Ory.  Newspaper:  Enter- 
prise (Sat.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1 Hotel :  Crosby,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

BELTON,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific,  Gulf,  Colorado  &  Santa  Fe.  Belton  Opera  House, 
Harry  Fracker.  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $4;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  24x32;  full  set  scenery;  billposter,  Opera  House.  Newspapers: 
Journal  (Th.), Reporter  (Tu.) Hotels  :  Avenue,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also);  City. 

BONHAM,  3000.  R.  R  ,  Texas  Pacific.  Russell's  Hall,  J.  R.  Russell  <fe  Co.,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  6CO;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $4.  Size  of  stage,  18x22;  full  set 
scenery;  bill  poster,  Tom  Benson.  Newspapers:  daily,  Advocate;  weekly,  News  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Burney,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Crocket. 

Alexandre  Hall,  C.  S.  Hewitt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  license,  $10.    Size  of  stage, 
12x25;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

BREMOND,  1,700.  R.  R  ,  Houston  &  Texas  Central.  Parr  Hall,  E.  Parr,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $30  ;  license,  $14.  Size  of  stage,  16x18;  fair 

stock  scenery.    Newspaper:   Sentinel Hotels:  Bremond,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Bryan. 

BRENHAM,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Texas  Central;  Gulf,  Colorado*  Santa  Fe.  Grand 
Opera  House,  A.  Simons,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three 
$75;  license,  $10.  Size,  of  stage,  25x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  posters,  Henderson  & 

Williams.    Newspapers:  daily,  Banner Hotels  :  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Mclntyre. 
Eldridge's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

BRYAN,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Tex.  Central.  Tabor's  Opera  House,  John  Q.  Tabor, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  25x25;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  10;  depth  under  stage,  3J^;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  leader 
of  orchestra,  Ed.  Khroll;  bill  poster,  J.  Q.  Tabor;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
200,  Newspapers:  Pilot  (Fri.),  Enterprise  (Wed.) Hotels:  Stoddard,  special  rates. 


316  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


gl  to  gl.50;    Central,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;    Walden,  special  rates,   $1  to  $1.EO; 
Washington. 
Academy  of  Music;  seating  capacity,  400. 

CALVERT,  3.000.    R.  R.,  Houston  &  Texas  Central.    Casimir's  Opera  House,  J.  P.  Casimer, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20;  license  included.    Size  of  stage, 

s     28x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  26x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from 

•^         stage  to  rigging  loft,  16;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  scenic 

artist,  L.  Sala;  bill  poster,  J.  Ahrams;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.    Newspaper:  Courier  (Th.) 

Hotels  :  Park,  special  rates,  $1.50;  St.  Charles,  special  rates,  §1.50. 

CLARKSV1LLE,  2,800.    Texas  &  Pacific.    Opera  House,  T.  S.  Rand,  manager.    Newspapers: 

Standard  (Fri.),  Times  (Fri.) Hotels:  Donohoe,    regular  rates,  $2  (special  also): 

Stanley. 

City  Hall,  Bailey  &  Johnson,  managers;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,"one  night  $10,  three 
§18;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  16x25;  full  set  scenery;  bill  posters,  managers  of  hall. 

CLEBURNE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Gulf,  Colorado  &  Santa  Fe.  Opera  House,  Charles  Benton, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000.  Size  of  stage,  20x20.  Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Fri.;. 

Telegram  (Wed.) Hotel :  Pennington,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also). 

Gaiety  Music  Hall  (variety),  C.  Shachlett,  manager. 

COLUMBIA,  1,000.  R.  R.,  International  &  Gt.  Northern;  Columbia  Opera  House Ho- 
tel: Payne,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

COLUMBUS,  3,000.  R.  R,,  Galveston,  Harrisburg  &  San  Antonio.  Use's  Hall,  Henry  Use, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night,  $15;  license  $10.  Size  of  stage,  16x 
20;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Henry  Henderson.  Newspaper:  Citizen  (Th.) 
Hotels:  Woolton,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Thornton,  Tooke. 


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CORSICANA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Texas  Central;  Texas  &  St.  Louis.  Opera  House, 
J.  G.Campbell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license,  $10: 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Revare.  Newspapers: 
Courier  (Sat.),  Journal  (Th.),  Observer  (Fri.),  Messenger  (Tu.) Hotels:  Com- 
mercial, regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3  (special  also);  Molloy,  McKay. 
Court  House;  seating  capacity,  300. 


CROCKETT,  4,000.  R.  R.  International  &  Gieat  Northern.  Crockett  Opera  House,  W.  B. 
Page,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25;  three,  $62.50;  license, 
$7.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x50  ;  number  sets  scenery,  7.  Newspaper:  Patron 

(Th.) Hotels :  Hall,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Stubbfield's. 

CUERO,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Gulf,  Western  Texas  &  Pacific.  Turner  Hall,  C.  Kossbiel,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license  $4.  Size  of  stage, 
20x30;  full  set  scenery:  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.  Newspaper  :  Bulletin  (Fri.),  Star 
(Fri.) Hotels  :  Muti,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sieder,  Gulf. 

DALLAS,  37,000.  R.  R.,  Hous.  &  Tex.  Cen.;  Tex.  &  Pac.;  D.  &  W.;  G.  T.;  Gulf.,  Col.  el- 
Santa  Fe.;  Mo.  Pac.;  Transcontinental.  Coliseum  Theatre,  Basco  &  DeBeque,  managers; 
•  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $110,  three  $250;  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
45x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  21x20:  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  36;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  25; 
leader  of  orchestra,  George  G.  Stock;  scenic  artist,  J.  H.  Connolly;  stage  carpenter,  C. 
C.  W.  Dobins;  bill  poster,  Walter  Scott;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  30;  theatrical 
teamster,  W.  P.  Siler.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald,  advertising  rates  per  line,  2flc.; 

Times,  per  line,  20c. ;  weekly,  Herald  (Sat.),  per  line,  20c Hotels:  St.  George,  special 

rates,  $1;  Windsor,  special  rates,  $2. 

Opera  House,  Charles  Benton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,050;  share  only.  Size  of  stage, 
40x55;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  22;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  80;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  15; 
bill  poster,  Charles  Benton;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3J^c. 


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Craddock's  Opera  Hpuse,  L.  Craddock,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rent  or  share; 

license,  $4.    Size  of  stage,  20x24;  full  set  scenery. 
Lyceum  Theatre  (variety). 

DENISON,  11,000.  R.  R.,  Hous.  &  Texas  Central;  Mo.  Pac.  McDougall  Opera  House,  J. 
B.  McDougall,  proprietor  ;  Fred.  A.  O'Maley,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,200  ;  rental, 
one  night  $65,  three  $160  ;  license,  $3.75  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  35x50  ;  size  of  // 
proscenium  opening,  18x25  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18  ;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  30  ;  depth  under  stage,  5  ;  traps,  3  ;  number  sets  scenery,  20  ;  leader  of 
orchestra,  W.  A.  Everitt;  scenic  artist,  L.  Sala  ;  stage  carpenter,  E.  H.  Glauding  ;  bill 
poster,  manager  ;  number  of  sheets  cau  accommodate,  600  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  ;  theat- 
rical teamster,  T.  Murphy.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald,  News,  advertising  rates,  §1.50  per 
inch;  Journal,  advertising  rates,  $1.50  per  inch  ;  weekly,  Gazeteer  (Sun.),  advertising 
rates,  $1  per  inch Hotels:  McDougall,  special  rates,  $1.75  to  $2  ;  Colonade. 

DENTON,  4,300.    R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific,     Opera  House,  Wm.  J.  Austin,  manager.     News- 
paper :   Chronicle  (Sat.) Hotel  :  Clyde,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) . 

EL  PASO,  8,000.    R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe;  Mexican  Central;  Southern  Pacific; 

Galveston,  Harrisburg  &  San  Antonio.      National  Theatre,  N.  8.  Newland,  manager  ; 

seating  capacity,  1,000  ;    rental  one  night  $75,  three  $175  ;    share  also.     Size  of  stage, 

24x30  ;  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;   bill  poster,  Harry  Boyd.     Newspapers  :    daily,  Times  ; 

semi-weekly,  Lone  Star;  weekly.  Herald  (Sun) Hotels:  Central,  Pierson,  Windsor. 

Pictorial  Theatre  (variety),  Boyd  &  Swain,  managers. 
Coliseum  Theatre. 

FT.  WORTH,  18,000.    R.  R..Mo.  Pac. ;  Tex.  &  Pac.;  Houston  &  Tex.  Cen.    Opera  House, 

Charles  Benton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,250;  rental,  share  only.    Size  of  stage,  35x         \/ 
60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  22;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  80;  depth  under  stage,  9;   traps,   1;   number  sets  scenery,   12;  bill 
poster,  Charles  Benton;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3J£c.; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Kaufman  &  Dillon.    Newspapers  :  daily,  Gazette;  advertising  rates 

per  inch,  $2;  Mail,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Pickwick,  special  rates, 

$2;  Lindell,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Mansion,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Evans'  Hall,  R.  C.  Evans,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60; 
license,  $10;  fair  stock  scenery. 

"  My  Theatre,"  George  B.  Holland,  manager. 

Theatre  Comique. 

GAINESVILLE,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Mo.  Pac.    Perry's  Opera  House,  R.   N.  Brown,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $40;  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,        \S 
20x49;  full  set  scenery;  billposter,  Jord  Luper.    Newspapers:  daily,  Hesperian,  Inde- 
pendent  Hotels:  Lindsay,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  Laclede,  ^regular  rates  $2 

(special  also). 

GALVESTON,  30,000.    R.  R.,  Gulf,  Col.  &S.Fe;  Int.  Gt.  N.;  Texas  &;Mexican.    Harmony          // 
Hall  Theatre,  Alt.  Weis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $50,  thrte 
$125.    Size  of  stage,  35x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  23x28;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  15^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33;  depth  under  stage,  8;  number  sets 

scenery,  10.    Newspapers:  daily,  Civilian,  Reporter,  News,  Print Hotels:  Tremont, 

regular  rates,   $3  (special  also);  Girardin,  regular  rates,  $3  (special  also);  Washington, 
regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) . 
Tremont  Opera  House,  Henry  Greenwale,  manager:  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental,  one 

night  $90;  share  also;  full  set  scenery. 
Grand  Central  Theatre,  John  Bell,  manager. 
Turner  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800. 
Casino  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  400. 

GEORGETOWN,    2,700.     R.   R.,  International  &  Great   Northern.     Georgetown   Opera 
House,  W.  'C.  Pfaeffle,  manager;  seating  capacity,  603.    Size  of  stage,  20x38;  number 

sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Joe  Richards.  Newspaper:  Record  (Sat.) Hotels:  Slaton, 

special  rates.  $1.25  to  $2;  City,  $1.25  to  $2. 


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HEMPSTEAD,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Texas  Central.  Rankin's  Hall,  Henry  L.  Rankin, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $37.50;  license,  $3  to  $5; 
number  sets  scenery,  2.  Newspaper:  Courier  (Sat.)..  ..Hotels:  Sloan,  regular  rates, 
$2  (special  also):  Exchange,  City. 

HENDERSON,  1,600.  R.  R.,  International  &  Grt.  Northern.  Harris  Hall,  D.  W.  Bagley. 
manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $15;  number  sets  scenery,  8.  News- 
papers :News  (Tu.),  Times  (Th.)  Hotels:  Southern,  regular  rates  $2  (special  also); 

Henderson. 

HONEY  GROVE,  2,000.  R.  R,,  Texas  &  Pacific.  Opera  House,  Percy  C.  Cox,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
18x18;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  traps,!; 
I '/  number  sets  scenery,  8;  musical  director,  Percy  C.  Cox;  scenic  artist,  W.R.Burnett: 
bill  poster,  W.  R.  Burnett;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers:  Independent  iFri.),  adver- 
tising rates  per  inch,  50c.  to  $1;  Simon  (Th.),  per  inch,  50c  to  $1 Hotels:  Ligon, 

special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;    Commercial,  special  rates,  $1;  Smith,  special  rates,  $1, 
Dramatic  Hall,  Jas.  H.  Robnett.  manager;    seating  capacity,  250;    rental,  one  night  $15; 
license,  $2.50.    S'ze  of  stage,  18x28;  no  scenery. 

HOUSTON,  30,000.  R.  R.,  Gal.,  Har.  &  San  A. ;  Gulf,  Col.  &  Santa  Fe;  Houston  &  Texas 
Central;  Houston.  E.  &  W.  T. ;  International  &  Great  Northern ;  Texas  Western.  Pil- 
lot's  Opera  House,  J.  E.  Rielly,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  share  only.  Size  of 
stage,  39x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x27;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14}^;  height 
[/  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery.  25; 
leader  of  orchestra,  Al.  Herb;  stage  carpenter,  A.  B.  Wolf;  bill  poster,  F.  E.  Rielly; 

theatrical  teamster,  J.  C.  Baldwin.  Newspapers:  daily,  Post,  Journal Hotels: 

Capitol;  special  rates,  $1.50;  Hutchins,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Globe,  special  rates,  $1.25: 
Tremont. 

Gray's  Opera  House,  L.  E.  Spencer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $50. 
three  $125;  license,  $10;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  35x83;  number  sets  scenery,  20. 

Turner  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

HUNTSVILLE,  2,200.    International  &  Great  Western.    Huntsville  Opera  House,  John  K. 

Wiley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25;  three$70.  Sizeof  stage,  22x50; 
.,  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x23;  height  from  stage  to  grooves.  12;  height  from  stage  to 
r  rigging  loft,  14;  depth  under  stage,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  R.  S.  Rabher. 

Newspaper:  Item  (Th.)  —  Hotel:  Cox,  special    rates,  $1;  Gibbs,  regular  rates,  $2.50 

(special  also). 

JEFFERSON,  8,000.    R.  R.,  Missouri  Pacific;  Texas  &  Pacific.    Taylor's   Opera  House, 
John  Hoban,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $35,  license  included. 
.    /    Size  of  stage.  20x22;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:  daily,  Jimplecute;  weekly, 
r        Wide- Awake  (Sat. ) Hotels:  Excelsior,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Brooks,  Cen- 
tral. 
Mardigras  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

LA  GRANGE,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Galveston,  Harrisburg  &  San  Antonio.    La  Grange  Casino,  H. 

Stndemann,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15.     Size  of  stage,  18x20; 

>,       number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  James  Oakes.     Newspapers:  Journal  (Th.),  Slovan 

(Th.) Hotels:  Farquhar,  regular  rates,   $2  (special  also);  Miller,   La  Grange,  New- 

mann. 

LAMPASAS,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Gulf,  Colorado  &  Santa  Fe.  Baroes  Opera  House,  P.  S.  Jenkins, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $35  to  §59;  share  also;  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  25x32;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
y  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scen- 
ery, 7;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  sheets  can  accommoate,  200;  rates  per  sheet, 
4c.  Newspapers:  daily,  Dispatch,  advertising  rates  per  line,  7c.;  weekly,  Dispatch  (Th.); 

Eagle  (Fri.) Hotels:    Globe,  special  rates,   $2;  San  Geronimo,  special  rates,   $2; 

Park,  special  rates,  $2. 

Rubenstein's  Opera  House, -A.  R.  Rubenstein,  manager;  seating  capacity,  GOO;  rental,  one 
night  $25,  thtee  $50;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  of 
scenery,  6. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Texas.  319 

LAREDO,  8,500,  R.  R,,  Mexican  National;  Rio  Grande  &  Pecos.  Laredo  Opera  House,  J. 
C.  Hart,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75;  license, '$3; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster.  Opera  House! 

Newspapers:  El  Desputado  (Mon.),  El  Horizonte  (Sat.),  Times  (Th.) Hotels:  Laredo, 

regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also):  Wilson,  Commercial. 
City  Hall ;  seatimg  capacity,  700. 

LONGVIEW,  3,000.    R.  R.,  International  &  Gt.  Western;  Texas  &  Pacific;  Longview  & 

Sabine  Valley;  Galveston,  Sabine  &  St.  Louis.    Rempert  Opera  House,  F.  T.  Rempert,         i^ 
manager;    seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one   night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $4;  share 
also.    Size  of  stage,  22x26;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers: 

Democrat  (Fri.),  Surprise  (Sat.),  New  Era  (Sat.) Hotel:  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Central,  Spencer. 

Davis  Hall,  E.  R.  Davis,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35  : 
number  sets  scenery,  5. 

LULING,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Galveston,  Harrisburg  &  San  Antonio.  Bowers'  Hall,  G.  T.  Bowers, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $25;  license,  $3.50;  share 

also.    Size  of  stage,  16x40;    number  sets  scenery,  3.     Newspaper:    Signal  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Thomas,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Luling,  Sunset. 

MARSHALL,  7,500.    R.  R.,  Texas  &  Pacific.    Mahone's  Opera  House,  L.  H.  Norwood,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  1,000;    rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $4.20;  share  also.        f^ 
Size  of  stage,  30x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Jim  Johnson.    Newspapers:  tri-weekly, 

Herald;  weekly,  Messenger  (Fri.) Hotels:   Capitol,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2.50  (special 

also);  Kind's. 

McKINNEY.  3,500.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Texas  Central;  Missouri  Pacific.  Shain's  Opera 
House,  Jesse  Shain,  manager;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  55x24;  bill  poster,  Opera  House. 

Newspapers:  Black  Waxy  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Th.),  Enquirer  (Sat.) Hotels:    Foote, 

regular  rates  $2  (special  also);  McKinney. 

MEXIA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Tex.  Central.  Opera  House,  Hansen,  Sorenseu  &  Swin- 
burn,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60;  license,  $4.  Size 
of  stage,  22x50;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bil^  poster,  A.  Denning;  Newspapers:  Ledger 
(Fri.).  Hotels;  McKay,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Beckham,  European. 

MINEOLA,  3,000.     R.R.,  Mo.  Pacific;  Tex.  &  Pacific;    International  &  Great  Northern. 

Caspary's  Opera  House,  Julius  A.  Caspary,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  // 

night  $35,  three  $75;  share  also;  license,  $4.  Size  of  stage,  20x25;  size  of  proscenium  open- 
ing, 12x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14; 
number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  E.  D.  Burress;  scenic  artist,  G.  T.  Cofield; 
bill  poster,  G.  T.  Cofield;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  200;  rates  per  sheet,  4; 
theatrical  teamster,  Mell  Allen.  Newspapers:  Monitor  (Sat.),  advertising  rates,  $2  per 
inch.  Hotels:  McDaniel,  special  rates,  $1.50:  Boon  Good,  special  rates,  $2;  Depot,  special 
rates,  $1.50. 

NAVASOTA,  8,500.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Texas  Central;  Gulf,  Col.  &  Santa  Fe.  Smith's 
Opera  House,  P.  A.  Smith,  manager:  seating  capacty,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three 
$50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  22x47  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20  ;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  13  ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  23;  depth  under  stage,  4; 
number  sets  scenery,  2;  scenic  artist,  Le  Mair.  Newspaper:  Tablet  (Fri.),  advertising 

rates,  lOc.  per  line Hotels:  Exchange,  special  rates.  $1.20;  Camp's,  special  rates, 

$1.25;  Geisel  or  Tirado,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Nixon,  special  rates,  $1. 
Miller's   Hall,   Miller  Bros.,  managers;    seating  capacity,  300;    rental,  one  night,  $15; 
license,  $7.50.    Size  of  stage,  54x30;  full  set  scenery. 

PALESTINE,  4,500.  R.  R.,  International  &  Great  Northern.  Temple  Opera  House,  Ozment 
&  Sawyers,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  share  and  rent.  Size  of  stage,  36x 
28;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x18;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  height  from  , 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  6;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  leader 
of  orchestra,  N.  Back;  stage  carpenter,  James  Freedell;  bill  poster,  C.  B.  Sawyers  ; 
number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Clint 
Bowden.  Newspapers:  Advocate  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  $1.50  per  inch;  news  (Fri.), 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


BLAKE  OPERA  HOUSE, 

JOHN    T.  VAUGHAN,  MANAGER. 

RACINE,   WIS. 

Population  of  Racine,  30,000 ;  seating  capacity  of  Opera  House,  1.400 


LIGHTED    THBOUGHOTTT    WITH    ELECTRICITY. 
Stage  as  Complete  as  Money  can  make  it. 

Twelve  Handsomely-furnished  Dressing-Rooms. 

UNRIVALED  in  Decoration  and  Furnishing. 

Supplied  with  Every  Modern  Improvement. 

FINEST    OPERA    HOUSE    IN    THE    WEST. 


Limited  Number  of  Attractions   Played 

AND 

NONE  BUT  THE  BEST. 


Racine  is  a  busy,  manufacturing  city,  on  the  Chicago  &  North 
Western  and  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul  Railways,  sixty-two 
miles  from  Chicago  and  twenty-three  from  Milwaukee,  with  a  popu- 
lation given  to  liberal  patronage  of  legitimate  amusement  enterprises. 

(FoR  DESCRIPTION  SEE  "THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Wisconsin.'1'') 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Texas.  321 

advertising  rates,  $1  SO  per  inch Hotels:  Watson,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  In- 
ternational, special  rates,  §1.50  to  $2;  Sterne's,  $3  to  $2.50. 

Paldstine  Market  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400;   rental,  one  night,  $20;  license.  $10;    fair 
stock  ecenary. 

PARIS,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Texas  &  Pacific.  Babco.k  Opera  House,  John  H.  Walker,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $75,  three  $185;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x4J; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  6;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  J. 
F.  Griner;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 
teamsters;  Paris  Street  Railway  Co.  Newspaper*:  North  Texan  (Fri.),  Free  Tongue 
(Tu.) Peterson,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $1.75;  Berke,  special  rates,  $1.50 

Paris  Opera  House,  By  water  &  Book,  managers;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night 
$25,  three  $60;  license,  $10;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  15x30;  fair  stock  scenery. 

ROCKDALE,  3,000.  R.  R  ,  International  &  Great  Northern.  Handle  &  Porter's  Opera 
House,  Randle  &  Porter,  managers;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three 
$75;  share  also;  license,  $6.  Size  of  stage,  20x20;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10:  depth  under  stage,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill 

poster.  Opera  House.    Newspaper;  Messenger  (Th.) Hotels:  Mundine,  special  rates, 

$1.25;  Compton,  special  rates,  $1, 

SAN  ANGELA,  1,700.  Olympic  Theatre,  Billy  Arlington,  manager.  Newspaper:  Times- 
Enterprise  (Th.) 

SAX  ANTONIO,  35,000.  R.  R.,  Galveston,  Harris.  &  San  Antonio;  Southern  Pacific; 
International  &  Great  Northern.  Turner  Opera  House,  Tom  W.  Howard,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  §50,  three  $150;  license,  §4;  share  also.  .^ 

Size  of  stage,  35x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  16x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  y^ 

12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  6;  traps,  2;  number  seta 
scenery,  4;  leader  of  orchestra,  Frank  Hall;  scen;c  artists,  Cad  &  Men;  stage  carpenter, 
Frank  Hesse;  bill  poster,  Tom  W.  Howard;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  2,500 
to  3,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  John  Draper.  Newspapers:  daily, 
Express,  advertising  rates  per  line.  20c.:  Light,  advertising  rates  per  line,  lOc. ;  Times, 

advertising  rates  per  line,  lOc Hotels  ;  Menger,  special  rates,  $3;  Maverick,  special 

rates,  $2;  Vance,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Casino  Theatre;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $35;  license,  $10.    Size  of  stage, 
20x30;  full  sets  scenery. 

Alamo  Literary  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Vaudeville  Theatre,  Hart  &  Martin,  managers. 

New  Grand  Opera  House. 

SHERMAN,  12,000.  R.  R,,  Hous  on  &  Tex.  Cent.;  Tex.  &  Pac.  Sherman  Opera  House, 
C.  W.  Batsell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $125;  license, 
§3.75.  Size  of  stage,  30x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x40;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  9;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  1;  number 
sets  scenery,  12;  stage  carpenter,  I.  Lindsey;  bill  poster,  C.  W.  Batsell.  Newspaper: 

daily,  Democrat,  advertising  rates,  50c.  per    inch;  per  line,  5c Hotels:    Binkly, 

regular  rates,  §2.50  (special  also};  Beiler,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also). 

SULPHUR  SPRINGS,  3,500.  R.  R-,  Missouri  Pacific.  Sulphur  Spring's  Opera  Hall. 
G.  H.  Wilson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rent  or  share;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage, 
43x25;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.  Newspaper  :  Gazette 
(Th.) Hotels:  Whitworth,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sour  Walls,  City. 

TEMPLE,  3,500.      Gulf,  Colorado  &  Santa  Fe ;   Missouri  Pacific.      Brockham  Theatre,      i^ 
B.  M.  Blythe,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental  one  night  $10  ;  license,  $3. 
stage,   12x26;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  billposters,  Shuttles  &  Griswell.    Newspaper: 

Times  (Sat.)  Hotels:    City,  Temple. 

McAlvey  &  Wortham's  Hall;  rental,  one  night  $20;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x30; 
full  set  scenery. 
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322  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

TERRELL,  3,700.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Texas ;  Texas  &  Pacific.  Clement's  Opera  House. 
Joseph  Whomes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  TOO;  rental,  one  night,  $17.50;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  25x50;  number  sets  [scenery,  8;  billposter,  Opera  House.  Newspapers: 
Star  (Sun.),  Times  (Fri.) Hotels  :  Teirell,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  City. 

TEXARKANA,  6,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Louis,  Iron  Mountain  &  Southern;  Texas  &  Pacific. 
Ohio's  Opera  House,  A.  L.  Ghio,  manager ;  seating  capacity,  1,000.  Size  of  stage, 

21x22;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  James  Doyle.    Newspaper:    daily,  News 

Hotels:    Bennefleld,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  Marquaud,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

• 

TYLER,  6,000.      R.  R.,  International  &  Great  Northern;  Texas  &  St.  Louis.     Albertson 

Opera  House,  Albertson  Bros.,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $40, 

./  three  $100;  license,  $4;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  28x60;  number  sets  scenery,  6 ;  bill 

poster,  Ben  McFadden.    Newspapers:    daily,  Courier;    weekly,  Reporter  (Sat.) 

Hotels:    Ferguson,  regular  rates,  §2  (special  also);  City. 

City  Hall,  A.  J.  Swaum,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license, 
$12.50;  no  scenery. 

VICTORIA,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Gulf,  West.  Texas  &  Pacific;  N.  Y.,  Texas  &  Mexican.  Casino 
Hall,  Dr.  Max  Novitz,  manager;  sea'.ing  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  §20,  licen^> 

fair  stock  scenery.    Newspaper:  Advocate  (Sat.) Hotels:  Exchange,  regular  rates. 

$2  (special  also) ;  Thompson. 

WACO,  13,000.    R.  R.,  Tex.  &  St.  L.;   Mo.  Pa.;  Houston  &  Tex.  Central.    Garland  Opera 

House,  J.  P.  Garland,  manager  [see"  p.  314];  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  share  only; 

license  included.    Size  of  stage,  33x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x24;  height  from 

.      stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21^;  depth  under  »tage,  8;  traps, 

S        2;  number  sets  scenery,  14;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Daggett;  scenic  artists,  Noxon, 

Albert  &  Toomey;  stage  carpenter,  George  Butler;  bill  poster,  Louis  Sternkorb;  number 

of  sheets  can  accommodate,  500;  rates  per  sheet,  4c;  theatrical  teamster,  Grand  Brothers, 

Newspapers:  daily.  Day,  Examiner Hotels:  McClelland,  special  rates,  $1.25  to 

§1.75;  Pacific,  special  rates,  §1.50  to  $2. 
McClelland  Opera  House,  Sanford  Johnson,  manager. 
Horse-Shoe  Theatre,  Holland  <fe  Bell,  managers. 

WAXAHATCHIE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Houston  &  Texas  Central.  Waxahatchie  Opera  House- 
H.  A.  McMillan,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  license,  $4;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill 

poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Fri.),  Mirror  (Wed.) Hotel:  Rogers' 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WEATHERFORD,  5.0JO.  R.  R.,  Texas  &  Pacific.  Weatherford  Opera  House,  R.  H.  Font, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  §35,  three  §75;  license,  §4.  Size  of 
stage,  25x62;  number  se:s  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  D.  O.  Haynes.  Newspapers:  Sun 

(Th.),  Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Carson  &  Lewis',  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Me- 

Fall's,  Tennessee,  City. 


VERMONT. 

-BARRE,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Central  Vt.  Town  Hall,  L.  F.  Aldrich,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
600;  rental,  one  night  §12,  three  $25.  Size  of  stage,  20x27;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
14x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15;  depth  under 
stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets^scenery,  6;  stage  carpenter,  Frank  Nicbols:  bill  poster, 
Frank  Nichols;  theatrical  teamster,  McCrillis.  Newspaper :  Enterprise  (Wed  ) Ho- 
tels: Octagon,  special  rates,  §1;  Gale's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

BELLOWS  FALLS,  4.000.  R.  R.,  Central  Vermont,  (Rut.  Div.);  Cheshire,  V.  &  Val.;  Conn. 
Riv.  Union  Hall,  O.  B.  Arms,  manager ;  (Ed.  Murphy,  local  sharing  manager);  seat- 
l/  ing  capacity.  600;  rental,  one  night,  §15.  three  $40;  share  also;  no  license.  Size  of  stage, 
40x20;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x25;  height  from  stase  to  grooves,  14;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging',  loft,  18;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill 
ixwtera,  Ed.  Murphy,  T.  F.  Kinney;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  250  ;  rates  per 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Vermont.  323 

sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Ed    Murphy.     Newspapers:  Times  (Th.),  advertising 

rates  $1  per  inch;  Transcript  (Th.),  advertising  rates  $1  per  inch Hotel:  Town, 

special  rates,  $1.50. 

BENNINGTON,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Troy  &  Boston  ;  Bennington  &  Rutland;  Leebouru  Springs. 
Free  Library  Hall,  C.  C.  Kimball,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12, 
three  $30.  Size  of  stage,  13x40  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18  ;  iheight  from  stage  to 
grooves,  13  ;  depth  under  stage,  3]^  ;  number  sets  scenery,  5  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  R.  O. 
Goldsmith;  bill  poster,  R.  O.  Goldsmith;  theatrical  teamsters,  J.  H.  Loring  &  Co.  News- 
papers: Banner  (Th.),  Reformer  (Th.) Hotels:  Putnan,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Starkey, 

special  rates,  $1.50. 

BRATTLEBORO,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Conn.  River  ;  New  London  Northern  ;  Vermont  Valley. 
Town  Hall  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000  ;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50.  Size  of  stage, 
25x27;  number  sets  scenery.  4;  bill  postrr,  F.  W.  Green,  jr.  Newspapers:  Phrenix  (Pri.), 

Reformer  (Fri.) .  . Hotels  :    Brooks,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also)  ;    Brattleboro, 

American. 

Crosby  Opera  House,  E.  Crosby  &  Co.,  managers:    seating    capacity,  650;    rental,  one 
night  $15  to  $20;  fair  stock  scenery. 

BURLINGTON,  18,030.    R.  R.,  Central  Vermont;  Burlington  &  Lamoille.    Howard's  Opera 

House,  K.  B.  Walker,  manager;   seating  capacity,   1,200;  rental,  one  night  $75;  three          ..s'' 
$200;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  74x32;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20^x31^;  height         r 
from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft.  34;  depth  under  stage,  7}^: 
traps,  2:  number  sets  scenery,  16:  leader  of  orchestra,  Bert  Waterman;  scenic  artist,  Jo- 
seph Piggott;  stage  carpenter,  C.  Austin;  bill  poster,  C.  Saunders;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet.  4c.;   theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  Lane.    Newspapers: 
daily,  Free  Press,  advertising  rates   per  inch,  $1;  weekly,  Clipper  (Th.),  advertising 

rates  per  inch,  75c Hotels:  Ewnart's,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  I  Van  Ness,  special 

rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  American,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2. 

City  Hall,  L.  J.  Smith,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45, 
license  included.    Size  of  stage,  22x26;  full  set  scenery. 

DANVILLE.  2,000.    R.  R.,  St.  Johnsbury  &  Lake  Champlain.    Town  Hall,  Charles  Ingalls,         ^/ 
manager;  seating  capacity,  303;  rental,  one  night  $3.  three]$6.    Size  of  stage,   10x16 

depth  under  stage,  2:  bill  poster,  Charles  Ingalls.  Newspaper:  weekly,  North  Star 

Hotels:  Elm,  special  rates,  $1;  Simmonds',  special  rates,  $1. 

HARTFORD,  3,009.  R.  R.  Central  Vermont;  Woodstock.  Pease's  Hall,  O.  'W.  Pease, 
manager ;  seating  capacity,  600 ;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25.  Size  of  st'ge,  22x20  ; 
number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  H.  C.  Moore;  nswspapers  :  Landmark  (Fri.); 
Sun  (Fri) Hotel:  Pease's,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

MANCHESTER,  2,000.  R.  R.  Bennington  &  Rutland.  Music  Hall,  F.  H.  Orvi*,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental, one  night  $15,  three  $37  50;  share  also;  no  license.  Size  of 

stage,  20x30;  fall  set  scenery;  bill  posters,  Wait  &  Hard.  Newspaper:  Journal  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Taconsit,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Equinox,  Manchester. 

MILTON,  2,000.  R.  R.  Central  Vermont.  Village  Hall,  C.  B.  Pratt,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $15.  Size  of  stage,  12x30;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  height  8J6;  depth  under  stage.  5;  number  sets  scenery  1;  leader  of  orchestra, 

C.  A.  Pratt;  theatrical  teamster,  Joseph  Perry Hotels:  Austin,  special  rates,  $1, 

Elm  Tree,  special  r«tes,  $1. 

MONTPELIER,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Vermont;  Montpelier  &  Wells  River.  Capital  Hall, 
J.  J.  Pratt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $45.  Size 
of  stage,  20x20;  size  of  proscenium  opening  12x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11^;  (/ 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  14;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  6 
leader  of  orchestra,  W.  Hadley;  stage  carpenter,  Will  I.  Pratt;  bill  poster,  J.  J.Pratt, 
number  sheets  can  accommodate,  100;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster.  O; 
Shambo.  Newspapers;  Argus  (Wed.),  Watchman  (Wed.) Hotels:  Montpelier,  spe- 
cial rates,  $1.25;  Pavilion,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

POULTNEY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Delaware  &  Hudson  Canal  Co.  Goodrich's  Hall,  R.  W.  Good- 
rich, manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  no  license.  Size  of  stage, 


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324  HIRBY  MINEE'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

ANNA     HOUSE, 

Corner    North    Clark    and    Indiana    Streets, 
CHICAGO,    ILL. 

SPECIAL    RATES     TO    PROFESSIONALS. 

HELEN   SEDGWICK,    Proprietor, 


SAMUEL  BOOTH  &  CO, 

CIRCUS  and  THEATRICAL 

Printers    and   Engravers, 

(ESTABLISHED  BY  JONAS  BOOTH,  1825.) 
199  and  201  Centre  Street  and  1  Howard  Street, 

NEW  YORK. 

HARWOOD    MFG.    CO., 

91     SUMMER    STREET,     BOSTON. 


MANUFACTURERS     OF    ALL 
KINDS    OF 

Opera  Chairs, 

Settees,  Etc. 


WRITE      FOR      CATALOGUE 
AND   STATE  REQUIRE- 
MENTS. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Vermont;  Virginia.  325 


30x40;  number  sets  scenery,  8:  billposter,  manager  of  hall;  theatrical  teamster,  Jesse 

Howe.    Newspaper:  Journal  (Pri.) Hotels:  Poultney,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Seaman's,  Brown's. 

RUTLAND,  12,000.    R.  R.,  Benn.  &  Rutland;  Central  Vt.;  Del.  &  Hud.  Canal  Co.    Opera 

House;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $40;  share  aho.    Size  of  stage,  25xJ4;        I/ 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  17;  depth  under 
stage,  8;  number  sets  scenery,   10;  bill  poster,  M.  P.  Kingsley;  theatrical  teamster,  R. 
Hubbard.     Newspapers:  daily,  Herald;  weekly,  Courier  (Wed.),  Review  (Pri  ),  Standard 

(Fri.) Hotels:  Bates,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Bardwell,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Brunswick,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Town  Hall,  S.  Hayward,  manager;  seating  cipacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $36; 
license,  $2  to  $3.    Size  of  stage,  15x30;  no  scenery. 

S  WANTON,  2,000.  R.  R  ,  Central  Vermont;.  St.  Johnsburg  &  Lake  Champlain.  Bullard's 
Hall,  H.  H.  Bullard,  manager;  seating  capacity,  475;  rental,  one  night  $5;  bill  poster, 

Mort.  Pierce.    Newspapers:  Courier  (Sat.),  Sentry  (Th.)  Hotels:  Central,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  American. 

ST.  ALBANS,  8,000.  R.  R  ,  Central  Vt.;  Missisquoi.  Waugh's  Opera  House,  G.  P.  Hunting- 
ton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  24x40; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  16^x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  1 1^£;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  16J£;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  leader  of 
orchestra,  Calno  Baker;  stage  carpenter,  H.  E.  Moore;  bill  poster,  H.  E.  Moore.  News- 
papers: daily,  Messenger;  weekly,  Record  (Sat.) Hotels:  Welden's,  special  ratest 

$1.50  to  $2;  American,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

Armory  Hall,  G.  W.  Barnes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15;  no 
scenery. 

ST.  JOHNSBURG,  0,000.    R.  R.,  St.  Johnsburg&  Lake  Champlain;  Passumpsic.    Town  Hall, 

L.  B.  Flint,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $10;  no  license.    Size  of          y 
stage,  12x19;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  L.  B.  Flint;  theatrical  teamster,  William  ^Horn. 

Newspapers:  Caledonian  (Th.),  Index  (Th.) Hotels:  St.  Johnsburg,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Avenue. 
Academy  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,100. 

VERGENNES,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Vermont.  Academy  Hall,  J.  G.  Hindes,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night)  $10,  three  $20,  license  included ;  bill  poster, 
JohnKarasaw:  theatrical  teamster,  Louis  Mott Hotels:  Stevens,  American,  Frank- 
lin. 

School  House  Hall,  J.  G.  Hindes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10; 
no  scenery. 

WINOOSKI,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Vermont.  Corporation  Hall,  T.  C.  Kennedy,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $22.50.  Size  of  stage,  20x15;  number 
sets  scenery,  1 Hotel:  Stevens,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

WINDSOR,  2,300.    R.  R.,  Central  Vermont;  Connecticut  River.    Town  Hall,  Chas.  Sherman,        1^ 
manager:  seating  capacity,  536;  rental,  one  night  $20.    Size  of  stage,  17x20;  no  scenery. 
Newspaper:  Journal  (Sat.) Hotel:  Windsor,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 


VIRGINIA. 


ALEXANDRIA,  16,000.  R.  R.,  Virginia  Midland;  Washington,  Ohio  &  Western  ;  Alexan- 
dria &  Predericksburg.  Lannon's  Opera  House,  J.  M.  Hill  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 1,300;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $100;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  34x60; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  15x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage 
to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth  under  stage,  5  ;  number  sets  scenery,  8  ;  leader  of  orcaestra. 
Prof.  Stein  ;  scenic  artist,  C.  Lamb,  of  Washington.  D.  C. ;  stage  carpenter,  W.  Gibson, 
bill  posters,  Summers  &  Allen ;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  2,000  ;  rates  per 


326  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Chas.  Adams.    Newspapeis:  daily,  Gazette;  advertising 

rates  per  inch,  $2;  weekly,  City  Item  (Sat.) Hotels:  Braddock,  special  rates,  $1.25 

to  $1.50;  Tontine,  special  rates.  $1.50;  Mansion. 

Armory  Hall,  C.  J.  W.  Summers,  manager;  seating  capacity,  (00:  rental,  one  night  $25 
three  $60;  license,  $7.25.  Size  of  stage,  25x45  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x35 ; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14 ;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  25;  depth  under  stage, 
4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  scenic  artist,  C.  Lamb. 

BRISTOL,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Norfolk  &  Western;  East ,  Tenn.,  Va.  &  Ga.  Conway  Hall,  J.  C. 
Conway,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Raider. 
Newspaper:  News  (Tn.) Hotels:  Virginia,  Thomas. 

CHARLOTTESVTLLE,  5,500.  R.  R.,  Chesapeake  &  Ohio;  Virginia  Midland.  Town  Hall, 
seating  capacity,  500;  bill  poster,  Peter  Diggs.  Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Fri );  Republi- 

y       can  (Wed.) Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Parish,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Monticello. 

CULPEPPER,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Virginia  Midland.  Academy  of  Music,  .C.  J.  Rixey,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  license,  $6.  Size  of  stage,  25x25; 
number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  poster.  John  R.  Williams;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.  Newspapers: 

Exponent  (Fri.);  Times  (Fri) Hotels:  Waverly,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also):  Mrs. 

Hicks. 

DANVILLE,  10,000.    R.  R.,  Richmond  &  Danville;  Danville  &  New  River;  Danville,  Marks- 

ville  &  S.  Western.     Pace's  Opera  House,  J.  E.  Catlin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800; 

,    rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $70;  license,  $9.25;  share  also.     Size  of  stage,  14x28:  full  set 

y        scenery;  bill  poster;  Opera  House.    Newspapers:  daily,  Register;  weekly,  Review  (Sun.); 

Times  (Fri.) Hotels:  Arlington,  regular  rates,   $2  (special  also):  Windsor,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also).    Masonic  Hall,  seating  capacity,  400. 

FREDEBICKSBURG,  5,500.  R.R.,  Rich., Fred.  &  Potomac;  Potomac,  Fredericksburg&  Pied- 
mont.   Frederick sburg  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  icntal,  one  night  $25,  three  $60.    Size 
\s      of  stage,  13x25;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  W.  T.  Hicks.    Newspaper:  semi- 
weekly,  News,  True  Standard,  Star Hotel:  Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

GORDONSVILLE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chesapeake  &  Ohio;  Virginia  Midland.  Opera  House. 
Newspaper:  Gazette  (Wed.) Hotels:  St.  Johns,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

HAMPTON,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chesapeake  &  Ohio.  Soldiers'  Home  Theatre,  Capt.  P.  F. 
Woodfln,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900.  Size  of  stage,  75x30;  number  sets  scenery,  18; 

is    bill  poster,  manager  of  theatre.    Newspaper:  Monitor  (Sat.) Hotels:  Barnes*,  regu- 

r         lar  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Old  Point,  Hampton,  Hygeia. 

Greble  Hall,  J.  Heffleflnger,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  18. 
Size  of  stage,  12x30;  no  scenery. 

HARRISBURG,  3,000.    R.  R  ,  Baltimore  &  Ohio.    Masonic  Hall,  W.  M.  Rellenour,  man- 
•     ager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license  $8;  no  scenery.    Newspapers: 
Register  (Th.),  Spirit  of  the  Valley  (Sat.) Hotels:  Spottswood,  regular  rates,  $2  (spe- 
cial also);  Revere,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

LEXINGTON.  3,500.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Richmond  &  Allegheny.  Deaver's  Opera 
House,  T.  H.  Deaver,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  16x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20;  leader  of  or- 
chestra, Joseph  A.  Penington.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Th.t,  Enterprise  (Th.) Ho 

tels:  Horton,  National,  Campbell.  Pettigrew. 

LYNCHBURG,  23,000.  R.  R.,  New  York  &  Western;  Virginia  Midland;  Richmond  &  Alle- 
gheny. Opera  House,  J.  H.  Simpson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  Jrental,  one  night 
$65,  two  $110.  Size  of  stage,  30x36;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x34;  height  from  stage 
to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  10; 
stage  carpenter,  Sam'l  Thurman;  bill  posters,  Dunbar  &  Simpson;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ; 
theatrical  teamster,  Wm.  T.  Clemmins.  Newspapers:  daily.  News,  Virginian,  Advance. 

Hotels:  Arlington,  special  rates.  $1.50  to  .$2;  Norvell,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2; 

Lynch,  Relay. 

Holcombe  Hall,  Wm.  Bond,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $20;  license, 
$8.  Size  of  stage.  18x25:  full  set  scenery. 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Virginia  ;  West  Virginia.  327 


NORFOLK,  40,000.  R.  R.,  Norfolk  Southern;  Nor.  &  Va.  Beach;  Norfolk  &  Western;  Old 
Dominion  S.  S.  Co.;  Bay  Line  Steamers.  Van  Wyck's  Academy  of  Music,  H.  D.  Van 
Wyck,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,350  :  i/* 
rental,  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  50x68;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28x35;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  20:  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  50;  depth  under  stage,  8;  traps,  7; 
number  sets  scenery,  15;  musical  director,  Prof.  Bergess;  stage  carpenter,  Frank  H. 
White;  bill  poster,  S.  Skelley;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  2,000;  rates  per  cheet, 
4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Norfolk  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Landmark,  advertis- 
ing rates  per  inch,  75c;  Virginian,  per  inch,  75c.;  Ledger,  per  inch,  75c Hotels:  At- 
lantic, special  rates,  $1.75;  Percell,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Mansion,  $1.75. 
Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  1,500. 

PETERSBURG,  23,000.    R.  R.,  Norfolk  &  Western;  Petersburg;  Richmond  &  Petersburg. 
Academy  of  Music;   seating  capacity,  700;   bill  poster,  Cris.  Quincy.     Newspapers: 

daily,  Index-Appeal,  Mail Hotels:  Newton,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Jar- 

rett's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Bollingbroke. 

PORTSMOUTH,  14,000.    R.  R.,  Seabord  &  Roanoke;    Str.    to  Baltimore.    Oxford   Hall, 

James  Burke,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $00;  share         ^ 
also;   license,  $3.    Size  of  stage,  20x24;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  4. 

Newspapers  :  daily,  Times,  Enterprise Hotels  :  American,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $2  50 

(special  also);  Ocean,  Peabody. 

RICHMOND,  80,000.    R.  R.,    Chesapeake   &    Ohio;  Richmond  &  Allegheny;   Richmond 

&  Danvile;    Richmond  &  Petersburg;   Richmond,  Fred.  &  Pot.    Richmond  Theatre,          \^' 
Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,460;  rental,  one  night 
$85  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  52x60;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17%;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  80;  depth  under  stage,  16;  bill   poster,  Theatre;  theatrical  team- 
ster, James  Sweeny.    Newspapers:  daily,  Dispatch,  State,  Whig Hotels:  Ford's, 

regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3  (special  also) :   Exchange,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3  (specia) 
also);  Ballard's. 

Virginia  Opera  House,  R.  B.  Lyne,  manager;   seating  capacity,  850;  license,  yearly.    Size 
of  stage,  25x60;  full  set  scenery. 

Mozart  Hall,  C.  L.  Seigel,  manager;  seating  capacity,  850.    Size  of  stage,  24x45. 

Assembly  Hall;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $40. 

Theatre  Comique,  Captain  W.  W.  Putnam,  manager. 

STAUNTON,  8,500.    R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;   Chesapeake  &  Ohio.    Staunton  Opera  House, 

Robert  Hill,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,086;  rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $55;  license,          ir 
$10.50.    Size  of  stage,  24x30;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  W.  Glenn.    Newspa- 
pers :  daily,  Dispatch,  State,  Whig Hotels:  Virginia,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also); 

Kalarama,  American. 

Masonic  Hall,  Robert  Hill,  jr.,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
$35;  license,  $10.50;  share  also. 

WINCHESTER,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio.    Court  House  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400 ;  ^/ 

rental,  one  night  $12;  bill  poster,  Charles  Pomate.     Newspapers:  News  (Fri.),  Times 

(Wed.) Hotels:    Taylor,    regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);    Hart,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also). 

WEST    VIRGINIA. 

CHARL-ESTOWN,  6,000.    R.  R,,  Bait.  &  Ohio;  Shenandoah  Valley.    Cotton  Opera  House,        t/' 
Albert  Peyser,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20.    Size  of  stage, 
18x30;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  S.  Behch.    Newspapers:  daily,  Call;  weekly, 
Gazette  (Wed.) Hotels:  Hale,  St.  Albert,  Madison. 

CLARKSBURG,  3,500.    R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio;  Clarksburg,  Weston  &  Glenville.    City 
Hall,  Smith,  Brown  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night,  $15,  three 

$30;  no  license.    Newspapers:  News  (Sat),   Telegram  (Sat.) Hotels:  Commercial, 

regular  rates;  $3  (special  also);  Walker,  regular  rates;  $1.50  (specia  also);  St.  Charles. 


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FAIRMONT,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Baltimore  &  Ohio.  Opera  House,  J.  M.  Lazzell,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  $15;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number 

*"  sets  scenery,  4.    Newspapers:  Index  (Fri.),  West  Virginian  (Fri) Hotels:  Mountain 

City,  regular  rates;  $2  (special  also);  Continental,  Hough. 

HUNTINGTON,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Chesapeake  &  Ohio.    Harvey's  Opera  Hall,  H.  C.  Harvey  & 

Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $45;  share  also.    Size 

y       of  stage,  20x25;    full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Harry  Potts.      Newspapers:  Advertiser, 

(Sat.),  Argus  (Th.),  Commercial  (Sat.).    Hotels:    Continental,  regular  rates;  $2  (special 

also);  Merchants'. 

MARTINSBURG,  6,300.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;  Cumberland  Valley.  Fuller's  Hall,  W.  L. 
Fuller,  manager;  seating  capacity,  850.  Size  of  stage,  18x43;  bill  poster,  Phil.  Rhodes. 

i  Newspapers:  Herald  (Sat.);  Independent  (Sat.),  Statesman  (Th  ) Hotels:  St.  Clair, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Continental,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 
King  Street  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

NEW  CUMBERLAND,  1,300.    R.  R.,  Cleveland  &  Pittsburgh.    Town  Hall,  I.  H.  Atkinson, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three  $15.    Size  of  stage,  15x50; 
}.,      number  sets  scenery,  2.    Newspapers:  Independent  (Wed.) Hotel:  Virginia,  regu- 
lar rates,  $2  (special  also). 

PARKERSBURG,  9,000.  R.  R.,  Bait.  &  Chicago;  Cin.,  Wabash  &  Bait.;  Ohio  River.  Acad- 
emy of  Music,  Chas.  P.  Haney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $50; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  30x42;  number  sets  scenery,  20;  bill  poster,  Thomas  Huff. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Journal;  weekly,  Sentinel  (Sat.),  Standard  (Fri.) Hotels:  Cen- 
tral, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Swan's,  American. 
OperaHouse,  F.  R.  Rose,  manager;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50; 

share  also.    Size  of  stage,  20x24;  number  sets  scenery,  11. 

Columbia  Opera  House,  W.  H.  Wolfe,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  nisht 
$25;  license,  $20;  share  also;  number  sets  scenery,  5. 

VOLCANO,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Laurel,  York  &  S.  Hill.  Volcano  Music  Hall,  C.  M.  Magill,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  share  also;  no  license.  Size 
of  stage,  17x25;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  billposter,  R.  Williams.  Newspaper:  Walking 
Beam  (Fri.) Hotel:  Silcott,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also). 


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WHEELING,  35,000.  R  R.,  Bait.  &  Ohio;  Cleve.  &  Pitts.;  Ohio  River;  Panhandle;  Pitts., 
Wash.  &  Cent.  Ohio.  Opera  House,  W.S.  Foose,  manager;  seating  capacity.  850;  rental, 
one  night  $60,  three  $150  Size  of  stage,  25x60;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x30; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  36;  depth  under 
stage,  12;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  30;  leader  of  orchestra,  Louis  Vaas;  stage  car- 
pent  r,  Wm.  Richardson;  bill  poster,  Henry  Shallcross;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 2,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3c;  theatrical  teamster,  Shallcross.  Newspapers:  daily,  Regis- 
ter, Intelligencer Hotels:  McLure,  regular  rates,  $2 to  $3  (special  also);  St.  James, 

regular  rates,  $2  to  $3  (special  also);  Stauner,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Howell,  special 
rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

Washington  Hall,  C.  Y.  Lucas,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $40.  Size 
of  stage,  35x52;  full  set  scenery. 

Academy  of  Music,  Thos.  B.  Gill,  manager. 


WISCONSIN. 

APPLETON,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Milwaukee  &  Northern;  Mil.,  Lake  Shore 
&  Western.  Appleton  Opera  House,  E.  A.  Erb,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental. 
one  night  $40,  three  $100;  share  also;  license  yearly.  Size  of  stage,  44x29;  number  sets 
scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.  Newspapers:  daily,  Post;  weekly,  Crescent  (Sat.), 

Wecker  (Th  ) Hotels:  Waverly,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Briggs,  regular  rates, 

$2  (ppecial  also);  Appleton,  Commercial,  Avenue. 
Bertschy  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 


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AUGUSTA,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  Min.  &  Omaha.  Beebe's  Hall,  John  F.  Beebe, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  6CO;  rental,  one  night,  §8,  three  $18;  license,  $2;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  18x22;  "number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  pester,  manager  of  hall.  Newspaper: 
Eagle  (Sat.) Hotels:  Sheldon,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Warren. 

BARRABOO,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western.  Free  Congress  Hall,  J.  Hawes,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $2.50;  bill  poster,  F.  M.  Lang. 

Newspapers  :  Bulletin  (Fri.),  Democrat  (Sat.),    Republic  (Wed.) Hotel:  Snmner, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  aiso). 

BEAVER  DAM,  4,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.     Concert  Hall,  Frank  Doo- 

little,  manager;  seating  capacity,  550.    Newspapers:  Argus  (Th.),  Citizen  (Th.) 

Hotel:  Clark,  regular  rates;  $2  (special  also). 

BELOIT,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul;  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Good- 
win's Cpera  House,  J.  Goodwin,  manager;  seating  capacity  850;  rental,  one  night  $20, 
three  $45,  license  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  26x56;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill 

poster,  Robert  Wilson.  Newspapers:  daily,  Free  Press;  weekly,  Outlook  (Fri.) 

Hotels:  Goodwin,  regular  rates;  $2  (special  also);  Commercial,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

Hanchett's  Hall;  seating  capacity  600. 

BERLIN,  5  000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Library  Opera  House,  J.  E.  Wil- 
liams, manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  share  or ly.  Size  of  stage,  35x40;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  18x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  £ 

3;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  leader  of  orchestra,  A.  Crompton;  scenic  artist,  C  Bnell; 
stage  carpenter,  John  Hally;  billposter,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  J.W.Jones.  Newspapers  daily, 

Journal,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  75c.:  weekly.  Courant,  (Tn.),  Journal,  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Belbi,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25:  Dunham,  special  rates.  $1  to  $1.25;  City, 
special  rates,  $1. 

BLACK  RIVER  FALLS,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  St.  P.,  Minn.  &  Omaha.  Opera  House,  W. 
R.  O'Hearn,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  license  included  : 
Size  of  stage,  18x35;  number  sets  scenery,  6 ;  bill  poster,  J.  D.  Hall.  Newspapers: 

Banner  i  Fri.),  Independent  (Wed.) Hotels:  Merchants",  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Riverside,  Freeman. 

Freeman's  Hall,  Sam  Freeman,  manager:  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15, 
three  $30;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  14x35;  number  sets  scenery.  3. 

BOSCOBEL,  2,OCO.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Ruda's  Hall,  Ruda  Bros.,  managers ; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license  $2.  Size  of  stage,  16x20;  number 
sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  J.  M.  Dickerson.  Newspaper:  Dial  (Tu  ) Hotel:  Cen- 
tral, regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

BRANDON,  800.  R.  R.,  Chic. ,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall.  Thos.  Watson,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400.  Newspaper:  Times  (Th.) Hotel:  Ensign. 

BRODHE AD,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Gambar's  Hall.  Newspaper: 
Independent  (Fri). 

BURLINGTON,  1,800.    R.  R.,   Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.     Teutonia  Hall;  seating          I/ 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  no  license.   Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number 
sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Lorenz  Stang.    Newspapers:    Free  Press  (Tn.),  Standard 
(Sat.)    Hotels:    Jones,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Merchants',  Western  Union. 

CENTRALIA,  1,100.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul;  Green  Bay,  WInona  &  St.  Paul. 
Garrison  Hall.  F.  Garrison,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350.  Newspaper:  Enterprise  (Th). 

CHILTON,  1,300.    R.  R.,  Milwaukee  &  Northern.    Turner  Hall,  Henry  Rollmann,  manager;  / 

seating  capacity,  250.    Size  of  stage,  16x24  ;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x18  ;    height     r 
from  stage  to  grooves,  12;  stage  carpenter,  Geo.  Wippermann;  bill  poster,  Archie  Hume. 

Newspapers:  Times  (Sat.),  News,  (Wed.) Hotel  :  Chilton.  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 


330 


HARRY  MINER  s  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


Adam  Weber, 


MUSICAL    DIRECTOR, 


Heuck's  New  Opera  House, 


CINCINNATI,  O. 


•^       Arranging  a  Specialty. 

Union  House, 

On  the  European  and  American 

Plan. 
UNION  ST.,  OPP.  CITY  MARKET. 

New  Haven,  Conn. 
C.  C.  KNAPP  &  Co.,  Proprietors. 

Recently  refitted.  The  most  central  of  any 
hotel  in  the  city.  Rooms  supplied  with  all 
modern  improvements,  hot  and  cold  water, 
steam  heat  and  gas.  Special  rates  to  com- 
mercial agents.  Theatrical  troupes.  $1.15 
per  day ;  $0  per  week. 


Mme.  Gilmartin  &  Co. 

Importers  and  Designers  of 
THEATRICAL     COSTUMES, 

Evening  Dresses, 

Riding  Habits, 

—Tailor-made,  Superior  Style  and  Finish.— 

148  West  i4th  St.,  New  York. 


Headquarters  for    the  Pro- 
fession. 

QUEEN  CITY  HOTEL, 

FRED.  VOIGT,  Proprietor. 

$i  50  and  $2   per   day.     Special 

rates  to  the  profession. 
N.  E.  Cor.  Sixth  and  Race  Sts. , 

Cincinnati,  O. 


HOTEL    DELMONICO, 


KANSAS    CITY,    MO. 


M.  A.  DEHONEY,  Proprietor. 


Cor.  Fifth  &  Central  Sts., 


KANSAS  CITY,   MO. 


Located  near  the  Business  Centre  of  the  City.    Union  Depot  Street  Cars  pass  the  Door 
Every  Five  Minutes.    Terms,  $2  per  day. 


TO  THE  PROFESSION  :    Single  Room,  $1.50  :  Double  Room,  $1.25. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY—  Wisconsin.  331 

CHIPPEWA  FALLS,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul  ;  Chic.,  St.  P.,  Minn.  &  Omaha  ; 
Wisconsin  Central.  Cobban's  Opera  House,  S  C.  Cobban,  manager  ;  seating  capacity, 
1,000;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $70;  license,  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x70;  number 

sets  scenery,  9.     Newspapers:    Independent  (Th.),  Herald  (Fri.),  Times  (Wed.) 

Hotels  :    Stanley,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Central,  Riverside,  Waterman. 
Hook's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

CLINTON,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.  &  North  Western.  Wyman  Opera 
House,  Wm.  Wyman,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  1,100.  Newspaper  :  Herald  (Wed.). 

Hotel:  Snyder,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Union  Hall,  Dickerman  &  Edwards,  managers;  seating  capacity,  250. 

COLUMBUS,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Turner  Hall,  John  Topp,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  400;  bill  poster,  Will  Shultz.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Fri.),  Repub- 
lican (Sat.) Hotels:  Fox,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Meroin. 

Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $1.    Size  of  stage,  20x30. 

DARLINGTON,  1,800.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Court  House  Hall,  C.  Vickers,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  350.  Newspapers:  Democrat  (Th.),  Republican  (Fri.) Ho- 
tel: Whitman,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

DELAWARE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Harmony  Hall,  H.  F.  Sharp,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
21x40;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Ben  Webster. 

Newspapers:  Enterprise  (Wed.),  Republican  (Fri.) Hotel:  Delavan,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also). 

DE  PERE,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Milwaukee  &  Northern;  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Harmony 
Hall,  P.  R.  Proctor,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25; 
license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x36;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  11^x17^; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  depth  under  stage,  3J^;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 
4;  theatrical  teamster,  Aug.  Thiels,  liveryman.  Newspapers:  Index  (Wed.),  News  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50;  Transit,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

California  Hall,  Henry  Wattner,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300.  rental,  one  night  $7; 
license,  $2.50;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  12x18;  number  sets  scenery,  2. 

DODGEVILLE,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western.  Spang's  Opera  House,  8.  S.  Spang, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license  $2.  Size  of  stage,  17x40; 
full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  L.  Bancroft.  Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Fri.),  Sun  (Fri.).  Star 

(Fri.)  Hotels:  Marks,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Wisconsin. 

Court  House,  O.  F.  Blakely,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rent  or  share.     Size  of  stage, 
16x30;  fair  stock  scenery. 

EAU  CLAIRE,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha;  Chip- 
pewa  Falls  &  Northern.  Music  Hall,  J.  Truax,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental, 
one  night  $25,  three  $60.  Size  of  stage,  2?x22;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  J. 

Parrish.    Newspapers:  daily,  Free  Press,  Leader Hotels:  Eau  Claire,  regular  rates, 

$2.50  (special  also);  Galloway,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also). 
New  Opera  House. 

FLORENCE,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western.  Tully's  Opera  House,  F.  C.  Tully,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  750;  rental,  one  night  $20;  license,  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x30; 
number  sets  scenery,  7;  bill  poster,  G.  W.  Dayton;  theatrical  teamster,  G.  W.  Dayton; 

Newspaper:  Mining  News  (Sat.) Hotels:  Collins,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also; 

Florence,  Avenue,  National. 

FOND  DU  LAC,  18,000.  R.R.,Chic.  &  N.  W.;  Chic., Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Wis.  Cent.  Grand  Opera 
House,  William  Church,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  one  night  $30,  share  also; 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x48;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  27x25;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  10  rigging  loft,  28:  depth  under  stage,  7;  traps,  4; 
number  sets  scenery,  15;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Hall;  scenic  artist,  William  Church; 
stage  carpenter,  Burt  Pasko;  bill  poster,  William  Church  &Co.;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  2,000;  rates  per  sheet, 4c;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  C.  Lowell.  Newspapers: 


332  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

daily,  Reporter,  advertising  rates,    per  inch,  $1;  weekly,  Journal  (Th.) Hotels; 

Palmer,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  American,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Lewis,  special  rates,  $1.25  to 

$1.50. 
Opera  Hall;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $37.50;  license,  $3  to  $10. 

Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  6. 
Arn>ory  Hall,  Swift  &  Arnold,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000.    Size  of  stage,  23x50; 

number  sets  scenery,  6. 

FORT  ATKINSON,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  N.  Western.  City  Hall,  R.  S.  White,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  eight  $15,  three  $30;  license,  $3;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  26x44;  number  sets  scenery,  1C;  bill  poster,  J.  W.  Howard.  Newspapers  : 

Union  (Fri.),  Our  Flag  (Th.) Hotel:    Green  Mountain,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special 

also);  Higbee. 

FOX  LAKE,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  H.  M. 
Germain,  manager;  seating  capacity,  325;  rental,  one  night  $7,  three  $18;  no  license. 
Size  of  stage,  18x24;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.  Newspaper  :  Repre- 
sentative (Th  ) Hotels:  Barron,  American. 

GRAND  RAPIDS,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul;  Green  Bay,   Winona  & 

St.  Paul.    Witlers'  Hall,  D.  &  G.  F.  Witler,  managers;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one 

^^/     night  $10,  three  $24;  license  $3.      Size  of  stage,  15x30;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster, 

D.  Huntington.    Newspaper:    Reporter    (Th.) Hotels:    Witler,  regular  rates,   $2 

(special  also);  Central,  Grand  Rapids. 

GREEN  BAY,  12,000.    R.  R.,  C.  &  N.  W. ;  Milwaukee  &  Northern;  Wis.  &  Mich. ;  G.  B., 

Winona  &  St.  Paul.    Armory  Opera  House,  Marshall  Bros.,  managers;  seating  capacity, 

700;  rental,  one  night,  $25;  three,  $60;  share  also;  license,  $3;  size  of  stage,  26x40;  size 

of  proscenium  opening,  13x25;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  12J^;  height  from  stage  to 

i./  rigging  loft,  8;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orches- 

r        tra,  C.  T.  Kimball;  scenic  artist,  T.  B.  Catlin;  stage  carpenter,  C.  A.  Violet;  bill  poster, 

John  Mallory;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400;  Ates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical 

teamster,  Tom  Couch.     Newspaper:   daily.  Gazette;  advertising  rates  per  inch,  25c.  to 

75c Hotels:  Cook's,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  American,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Klaus1  Hall,  Chas.  Klaus,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental  one  night,  $15;  three, 
$35;  share  also;  license,  $2  to  $5;  nze  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 

HARTFORD,  2,700.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Turner  Hall,  A.  Konrad,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  200.  Newspaper:  Press  (Fri.) Hotel:  Alton;  regular  rates,  $2;  (special 

also ) 

HUDSON,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha.    Opera  Hall,  Win.  H.  Crowe, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $20:  three,  $50:  share  also;  license 

/  included:  size  of  stage,  20x53;  number  sets  scenery,  9 ;  bill  poster,  Albert  Zaler.    News- 

l/      papers:  Star  &  Times  (Fri.),  Republican  (Wed.) Hotels:  Chapin  Hall,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  also);  Commercial,  Central. 

Music  Hall,  F.  D.  Harding,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night,  $10;  license, 
$3  to  $5. 

JANESVILLE,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Nor.  West.;  Chicago,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Myer's 
Opera  House,  Chas.  E.  Moseley,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800.  Size  of  stage,  32x44; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  30x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  17;  depth  under  stage, 
8:  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  14;  leader  of  orchestra,  Geo.  Anderson;  bill  poster,  W. 
W.  Pierson;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  400;  rates  per  sheet,  3c;  theatrical 
teamster,  H.  Venable.  Newspapers:  daily,  Gazette;  Recorder.  Hotels:  Myers',  special 
rates,  $1.50  to  $2:  Grand,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

Lappin's  Music  Hall,  H.  A.  Doty,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $20, 
three  $40;  license,  $2;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x24;  number  sets  scenery,  13. 

Janes ville  Theatre  (variety),  Wm .  Hart,  manager. 

JEFFERSON,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western.  Stoppenbach's  Opera  House,  Frank 
Stoppenbach,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30;  share  also: 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  30x48;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster;  Opera  House. 
Newspaper:  Banner  (Thurs.)  Hotels:  Jefferson,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Sawyer. 


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THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Wisconsin.  333 

KENOSHA,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern;  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul  Kimball  Opera 
House,  J.  H.  Kimball,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $16,  theee  $36; 
license,  twelve  tickets.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  Becker. 
Newspapers:  ,  Courier  (Th.),  Telegraph  (Fri.),  Union  (Th  ) Hotels:  Grant,  regu- 
lar rates,  $2  (special  also);  American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  City. 

LA  CROSSE,  20,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  La  Crosse  Op- 
era House,  H.  Cramer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  share  and  rent.  Size  of  stage, 
50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x25;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  30;  depth  un- 
der stage,  10;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  bill  poster,  H.  Cramer;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  1,003;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  D.  Law.  News- 
papers: Chronicle,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c. ;  Republican,  advertising  rates  per 

inch,  50c Hotels:  International,  special  rates,  81.50;   Cameron,  regular  rates,  $3 

(special  also). 

GermaniaHall;  seating  capacity,  800. 
Galberg's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

LAKE  GENEVA,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.    Ford's  Opera  House,  Moore  & 

Blake,managers;  seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $15;  three  $40;  share  also,  license  ./ 
included.  Size  of  stage,  25x35;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x25;  keight  from  stage  to 
grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16J£;  depth  under  stage,  3J4;  traps,  1;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Elmer  Chittenden;  theatrical  teamster,  Durkee  &  Son. 
Newspapers:  Herald,  (Fri.),  News,  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  1  line,  10  cents;  1  inch,  60 
cents Hotels,  Lake,  Whiting,  Commercial. 

LANCASTER,  1,500.  R.  R. ,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Hyde's  Hall,  A.  E.  Hyde,  manager ; 
ssating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $40;  license,  $1.50;  share  also.  Size  of 

stage,  25x40;  number  sets  scenery,  9.  Newspapers,  Herald  (Th.),  Teller  (Th.) Hotels: 

Wright,  Mansion,  Lancaster,  Horstman. 

LISBON,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Curtis  Hall,  Hurd  &  Nichols,  managers; 
seating  capacity,  350. 

MADISON.  11,000.     R.  R.,  Chicago  &  North  Western  ;    Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul. 

Hooley  Opera  House,  Charles  Pressentin,  manager  ;   seating  capacity,  800  ;   rental,  one  / 

night  $30.  three  $75;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  28^         y 
x30  ;   height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15  ;    height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  21J^  ;    depth 
under  stage,  4  ;   traps,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery,  10  ;    leader  of  orchestra,  John  Lueders  ; 
bill  poster,  Jack  Reiner  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  300  ;  rates  per  sheet,  4c. ; 
theatrical  teamster,  B.  Jefferson .    Newspapers  :   daily,  State  Journal,  advertising  rates, 

50c.  per  inch  ;    Democrat,  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch Hotels:   Park,  special 

rates.  $2;  Vilas,  regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Capital. 

MANITOWOC,  7,000.  R.  R.,  Mil.,  Lake  Shore  &  Western.  Turner  Hall,  Chas.  F.  Fechter, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $50  ;  share  also;  license,  $5. 
Size  of  stage,  40x30;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  20x20;  depth  under  stage,  15;  traps,  1; 
number  sets  scenery,  10  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  G.  Bieling  ;  stage  carpenter,  C.  Dahlman  ; 
billposter,  Pat.  Sullivan;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  E.  Smith.  News- 
papers: Pilot  (Th.),  Tribune  (Th.),  Times  (Tu )  Hotels:  Williams,  special  rates, 

$1.25;  North  Western,  special  rates,  $1.25. 

Slooanskalipa  Opera  House,  Janecek  &  Fisher,  managers  ;  seating  capacity,  800  ;  rental, 
ene  night  $20,  three  $50  ;  license,  $5  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  31x28  ;  number  sets 
scenery,  12. 

MARINETTE,  3,000.   R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Mil. &  Northern.  Stevenson  Opera  House. 

Newspapers:    Eagle  (Sat);  North  Star  (Fri.) Hotel:    Dnnlap,  regular  rates,   $2 

(special  also). 

MAUSTON,  1,200.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    Opera  House,  G.  Penniman,  manager;  seat-  / 

ing  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license  $3.      Size  of  stage,  17x25;  size        y 
of  proscenium  opening,  13x16;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  11;  depth  under  stage,  S^;  traps,  1;  leader  of  orchestra,  M.  A.  Rublee; 

theatrical  teamster,  L.  Cass.     Newspaper:  Star.  (Thurs.) Hotel:  Mauston,  special 

rates,  $1.25. 


334  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

MAZOMANIE,  1,500.     R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.     Schmitz's  Hall,  John  A.  Schmitz, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  503.      Newspaper:  Sickle  (Sat.) Hotel:  Carlisle,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MEDFORD,  800.  R  R.,  Wisconsin  Central.  Music  Hall,  David  McCartney,  manager; 
seating  capacity.  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  share  also:  no  license.  Size  of 
stage,  18x20;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Chas.  Anderson.  Newspapers:  News 
(Sat.) Hotels:  Forrest,  Central,  National. 

MENASHA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern;  Milwaukee  &  Northern;  Wisconsin 
Central.  Concordia  Hall,  W.  G.  Merklin.  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one 
night  $15;  three  $35;  license  $5.  Size  of  stage,  35x40;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  W. 

Lansing.    Newspapers:  daily,  News;  weekly,  Press  (Th.) Hotel:   National,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also). 

MENOMONEE,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha.  Concert  Hall,  David 
Stovir,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rent  or  share;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  25x38; 
number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.  Newspapers:  News  (Sat.),  Times 
(Fri.) Hotels:  Menomonee,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Merchants'. 

Grob's  Hall,  Fred  Schmidt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rent  or  share.  Size  of  stage. 
22x40;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

MILWAUKEE,  152,000.  R.  R.,  Milwaukee,  Lake  Shore  &  W.;  Wisconsin  Central:  Chic. 
Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chicago  &  Nor.  Western.  Deakin's  Academy  of  Music,  Henry  Deakin, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,600;  rental,  one  night  $75  to  $150,  license  included;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  50x76;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  32x24;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  19^;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  48J^;  depth  under  stage,  8;  all  traps; 
complete  stock  scenery;  musical  director,  H.  H.  Thiele;  scenic  artist,  Otto  Schmidt: 
stage  carpenter,  George  Nitte;  bill  poster,  H.  O.  Park;  number  of  sheets  can  accom- 
modate, 7,000;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Davis' Omnibus  Line.  Newspa- 
pers: daily.  Sentinel,  Wisconsin,  Journal,  Globe,  Herald  (Ger.),  Der  Seebote  (Ger.),  Freie 

Presse  (Ger.),  Germania  (Ger ) Hotels:  Kirby,  Plankinton,  Axtel,  St.  Charles,  Grand 

Central. 

Grand  Opera  House,  R.  L.  Marsh,  manager;  Brooks  &  Dickson,  New  York  representa- 
tives; seating  capacity,  1,700;  rental,  one  night  $100,  three  $300,  license  included;  share 
also.  Size  of  stage,  40x80;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  33x30;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  53;  depth  under  stage,  9 ;  traps,  7;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  30;  musical  director,  Jos.  Clauder;  scenic  artists,  W.  J.  Grumsy  & 
Kindt;  stage  carpenter,  W.  Kindt:  bill  poster,  H.  O.  Park?;  number  of  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 3.500;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.  to  4c. 

Cosmopolitan  Dime  Museum,  J.  E  Warner,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500. 

Slensby's  Vaudeville  (variety). 

MINERAL  POINT,  3,003.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  City  Hall,  Thos.  S.  Ansiey, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $26,  license  included.  Size 
of  stage,  12x18;  full  set  scenery;  theatrical  teamster,  Robert  James.  Newspapers: 

Democrat  (Fri.),  Tribune  (Th.) Hotels:  United  States,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also);  Globe,  Wisconsin,  Mineral  Point,  City. 

MONROE,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Turner  Hall,  Robert  Miller,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three.$36;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  20x30; 

number  sets  scenery,  5.    Newspapers:  Gazette  (Th.),  Sentinel  (Wed.),  Sun  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  United  States,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  City,  Monroe,  Warefeald. 
Chenoweth  Hall,  S.  M.  Hughes,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500. 

NECEDAH,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Miner's  Opera  House,  E.  S.  Miner,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  500.  Newt-papers:  Signal  (Th.),  Lumberman  (Th.) Hotel: 

Armstrong,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

NEENAH,  4,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Milwaukee  &  Northern;  Wisconsin  Central. 
Pettibone  Hall,  Alex.  McNaughton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night 
$10;  license,  $2  to  $5.  Size  of  stage,  24x40;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  William 

Lansing.    Newspapers:  daily.  Times;  weekly,  Gazette  (Sat.) Hotel:  Russell. 

Schnetzen  Hall,  Wm.  Krueger,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night,  $15; 
license,  $3;  fair  stock  scenery. 


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NEILLSVILLB,  1,500.     R.  R  ,  Chicago,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha.     Fireman's  Hall,  J.         1^-"' 
W.  Hammer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $!£.;  license,  $2;  share  also. 
Size  of  stage,  18x20;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspapers:  Press  (Th.),  Times  (Tu.),  Repub- 
lican (Th.) Hotel :  O'Neill,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) . 

NEW  LISBON,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Curtis  Hall,  C.  D.  Curtis, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental  one  night  $8  to  $10,  three  $20  to  $22;  license, 
$2  to  $5;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  12x30;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Geo.  Stiinatz. 
Newspaper:  Argus  (Th.) Hotels:  Crosby,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Railway. 

NEW  LONDON,  2,200.  R.  R..  Green  Bay,  Winona  &  St.  Paul;  Milwaukee,  Lake  Shore* 
Western.  Cline's  Hall,  Jacobs  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night 
$8;  license,  $2;  number  sets  ecenery,  2;  bill  poster,  J.  G.  Norman.  Newspaper:  Times 
(Sat.) Hotels:  New  London,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Angler. 

OCONOMOWOC.  3,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    MamisHall,  A.  L.  Palmer,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,       ^^ 
15x40;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  9x18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;   depth 
under  stage,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  0;  bill  poster,  A.  L.  Palmer;  number  of  sheets  cam 
accomodate,  150;  rates  per  sheet,  4  cents;  theatrical  teamster,  A.  L.  Palmer.  Newspapers  : 

Local  (Fri.),  Free  Press  (Sat.) Hotels:  Jones,  special  rates,   $1.50;  Draper,  special 

rates,  $2. 

OCONTO,  4,700.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern;  St.  Paul,  Eastern  Grand  Trunk.  Music 
Hall,  Chas.  Hall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  SOD;  rental,  one  night  $10,  license  $2.50  to 
$3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  18x44;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  George  Heath. 

Newspapers :  Enquirer  (Sat.),  Lumberman  (Sat.),  Reporter  (Sat.) Hotels:  Beyer, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  aho);  Roth's. 

OMRO,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Putnam's  Opera  House,  H.  Putnam,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35.  Size  of  stage,  16x25;  number  sets 
scenery,  8;  bill  poster,  H.  J.  Dickerson.  Newspapers:  Journal  (Th.),  Stalwart  (Tn.) 
Hotel:  Larrabee,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

OSHKOSH,  16,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.  &  Northwestern;  Chic., Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Mil.,  Lake  Shore 

&  W.;  Wisconsin  Central.    Opera  House,  R.  L.  Marsh,  manager;    seating  capacity,       i/ 
1,200;  rent  or  share.    Size  of  stage,  42x6);  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from       Y 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  48;  depth  under  stage,  9;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  bill  poster,  Henry 

Saraw.     Newspapers:    Times  (Sat).  Telegraph    (Fri.) Hotels:    Revere,  regular 

rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Fremont,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also). 
Turner's  Opera  House,  M.  V.  Kaas,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25. 

Size  of  stage,  30x50;  full  set  scenery. 

Fraker  Hall,  C.  D.  Church,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rental,  one  night  $10  to  $15, 
three  $30;  license,  $2.50.    Size  of  stage,  30x54;  full  set  scenery. 

PESHTIGO,  3,500.  R.  R  ,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.  Music  Hall,  J.  B.  Dawson,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $12;  no  license.  Size  of  stage,  18x20;  fair  stock 
scenery.  Newspapers;  Eagle,  North  Star.  Hotels:  Dnket,  Gregg,  Stewart. 

PLATTEVILLE,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern;  Chicago,  Milwaukee*  St.  Paul. 
Thomas  Hall,  W.  J.  Fanston,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10, 
three  $37;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  12x19;  number  sets  scenery,  4 ;  bill  poster,  T. 

Cordingly.    Newspapers:    Witness    (Th.),  Times  (Wed.) Hotels:    Gates,  regular 

rates,  $2  (special  also);  Park. 

PORTAGE,  6,000.     R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Wis.  Central;  Portage  &  Madison.      Dnl- 

laghan's  Opera  House,  John  Dullaghan,  Jr.,  manager;  seating  capacity,  850;  rental,  share  .S 
only.     Size  of  stage,  24x51;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  21x51;  height  from  stage  to         f 
grooves,  12;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  18;  leader  of  orchestra, 
Chas.  Bliss;  scenic  artist,  George  Jewett;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can 
accommodate,  250;  rates  per  sheet,  3c;  theatrical  teamster,  M.  Welsh.  Newspapers:  Dem- 
ocrat (Fri.);  Register  (Fri.);  Wecker  (Wed.) Hotels:  European,  special  rates  $1.50; 

Corning,  special  rates,  $2;  Binder,  special  rates,  $2. 
Pettibone  Hall,  J.  H.  Merrill,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  license,  $3  to  $5;  no  scenery. 


336  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


PRAIRIE  DU  CHIEN,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil,  &  St.  Paul.  Germania  Hall,  J.  Geo. 
Schweizer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  §25;  license,  §3, 
size  of  stage,  16x26;  size  of  proscenium  opening.  12}i>xl8;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
11;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  12;  depth  under  stage,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  7; 
bill  posters,  C.  H.  Schweizer  &  Co.,  C.  M.  Hamilton;  number  of  sheets  can  accommo- 
date, 200;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Frank  Bitterle.  Newspapers:  Courier 

(Sat.);  Union  (Thurs.) Hotels:  Commercial,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Williams', 

regular  rates .  $2  (special  also) . 

Music  Hall,  J.  Farnuhon,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  nizht,  $5  to. $10; 
Size  of  stage,  18x22;  number  sets  scenery,  1. 

RACINE,  20,000     R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.  &  Northwestern.     Blake  Opera 
House  (see  page  320),  J.  T.  Vaughn,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,250;  rental,  share  only, 
license  included.    Size  of  stage  38x66;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  31x37;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  20;   height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  50;  depth  under  stage,  9;  traps, 
.     2;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra,  Henry  Schulte;  stage  carpenter  Frank 
y       B.  Ward;  bill  poster,  Opera  House:  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000;  rates  per 
sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Martin  Throup.    Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  advertis- 
ing rates,  yearly  contract;  Times,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  weekly,  Advocate 
(Th.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch;  Correspondent  (Fri.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per 

inch;  Folkets  Avis  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  50c.  per  inch Hotels:  Blake,  special 

rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Hoggins',  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Windsor,  $1;  Franklin,  §1. 
Turner  Hall,  F.  Schneider,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $20;  license, 
$5;  number  sets  scenery,  8. 

REEDSBURY.  2,000.  R.  R.  Chic.  &  Northwestern.  Broot's  Opera  House,  A.  P.  Ellinwood, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  16 

x33;  bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.    Newspaper:  Free  Press  (Th.) Hotels;  Central, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Porter,  American. 

RIPON,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Chic  ,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.  &  N.  Western.  Grand  Opera  House,  T. 
D.  Stone,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  §30;  licensi .  |5; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage, 25x45;  full  set  scenery;  billposter,  Opera  House.  Newspapers: 

Commonwealth  (Fri.),  Free  Press  (Th.) Hotel:  Woods,  regular  rates,  $2  (special 

also). 

Opera  Hall,  O.  W.  Akin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1  000;  rental, one  night  $10,  three  $30; 
license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  22x28;  number  sets  scenery,  7. 

SHEBOYGAN.  8,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Lake  Shore  &  Mich.  Southern.    Opera 

House,  J.  M.  Kohler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30;  share  also. 

.     Size  of  stage,  38x50;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Edward  Kempf;  theatrical  teamster, 

•^      H.  Bessinger.    Newspapers:  Herald  (Fri.),  Times  (Sat,) Hotels:  Pope,  regular  rates, 

$2  (special  alsa);  Park,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

SPARTA,  4,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.  &  N.  Western;  Chic .,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Opera  Hall,  Ira  A. 
Hill,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25;  share  also;  license  included. 
Size  of  stage,  24x30;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  A.  D  unbar.  Newspapers: 
Herald  (Tu.),  Democrat  (Sat.) Hotel:  Warner,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

SHARON,  1,000     R,  R.,  Chicago  &  Northwestern.    Yates'  Hall,  James  M.  Yates,  manager; 
rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $15;  share  also;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  10x21;  number 
sets  scenery,  2.    Newspaper:  semi-weekly,  Reporter.    Hotels:  Central,  regular  rates,  $2 
(special  also);  Yates'. 

SHULLSBURG,  1,100.    R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.    New  Opera  House.    News- 
papers: Free  Press  (Fri),  Pick  and  Gad  (Th.).     Hotels:  Layfayette,  regular  rau 
(special  also);  City. 

S  ["EVENS' POINT,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Wisconsin  Central;    Green  Bay,  Winona  &  St.  Paul. 

McCulloch  Hall,  H.  D.  McCulloch,  manager;    seating  capacity,  600;   rental,  one  .night 

/       $10;  license  $3.    Size  of  stage,  16x32;  number  sets  scenery,  5.    Newspapers:  Democrat 

r         (Sat.),  Journal  (Sat.),  Gazette  (Wed.),  Pinery  (Fri.) Hotels:  Curran,  regular  rates; 

$2.50  (special  also);  Mansion,  Jacobs'. 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY— Wisconsin.  337 

8TOUGHTON,  2,000.    R  K.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.     Opera  Hall,  L.  K.  Luee,  manager;        ^/ 
seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one  night  $12.     Size  of  stage,  20x44;    number  sets  scenery, 

4;   bill   poster,   Wm.  Lansing.       Newspaper:    Courier   (Fri.),  Hub    (Tu.) Hotel: 

Huston . 

TOMAH,  1,600.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Opera  Hall,  Thos.  McCaul,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  600.  Newspapers:  Monitor  (Th.),  Journal  (Sat.) Hotel:  Sherman, 

regular  rates,  $2  (special  also). 

TREMPEALEAU,  1,200.  R.  R,  Chic.  &  North  Western ;  Green  Bay,  Winona  &  St.  Paul. 
Healey's  Hall,  seating  capacity,  200;  rental,  one  night  $6;  license,  $3  to  $5.  Size  of 

stage,  12x1  (i;  no  scenery;  bill  poster,  B.F.Robinson.    Newspaper:  Sentinel  (Th) 

Hotel  :  Milchor. 

VIROQUA,  1,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    Opera  House,  H.  D.  Williams,  manager. 

Newspapers:    Censor  (Wed.),  Leader  (Fri.) Hotel:    Tremont,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also) . 

WATERTOWN,  9,000.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.  &  Nor.  West.    Turner  Hall, 

Jacob  Ditschler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  9CO;  rental,  one  night,  $20,  three,  $50;  share  ./" 

also;  license,  $3  to  $5.    Size  of  stage,  45x35;  size  proscenium  opening,  14x22;  height          * 
from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  24;  depth  under  stage,  20; 
traps,!;  number  sets  scenery,  full  set;  leader  of  orchestra,  R.  Hardeye;  scenic  artist, 
Louis  Kind;  stage  carpenter,  Hermann  Bassler;  bill  poster,  John  McNolty;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  teamster,  George  Evans. 

Newspapers:  Gazette  (Fri.),  Republican  (Wed.) Hotels:  Commercial,  special  rates, 

$1.50;  National,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 
Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  400. 

WAUKESHA,  5,COO.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Carney's  Opera  House,  Mrs.  E.  H. 
Carney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  $35;  license,  $3: 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  24x20;  number  sets  scenery,  5;  bill  poster,  Henry  Saltie. 

Newspapers:  Freeman  (Th.),  Democrat  (Sat.) Hotels:  American,  regular  rates,  $2 

(special  also);  Fountain,  Exchange. 

WAUPACA,  2,500.    R.  R.,  Wisconsin  Central.    Music  Hall,  Gilmore  &  Ware,  managers;  ./ 

seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $8;  license,  $2  to  $5;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill          * 

posters,  managers  of  hall.    Newspapers:    Post  (Th.),  Republican  (Fri.) Hotels: 

Vosburg,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Lems. 

WAUPUN,  3,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Butts1  Opera  Hall,  Luther 
Butts,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $30.  Size  of  stage, 
24x32;  number  sets  scenery,  9;  bill  poster,  Fred  Wilkes.  Newspapers  :  Leader  (Fri.), 
Times  (Tu.) Hotels  :  City,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Shipman,  Tyrrell. 

WAUSAU,  8,000.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul;  Milwaukee,  Lake  Shore  <fc 
Western.  Grand  Opera  House,  L.  H.  Wheeler,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental, 
one  night  $75;  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  32x59;  number  sets  scenery, 
14;  bill  poster,  O.  W.  Dickson.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Central  Wisconsin;  weekly. 

Review  (Mon.) Hotels  :    Bell's,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ;  Riverside,  Winkley , 

Lake  Shore,  City. 
Music  Hall,  Schaible  &  Marquardt,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night 

$15,  three  $35;  license,  $5;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  22x44;  number  sets  scenery,  12. 
Grand  Central  Theatre,  Hyde  Baughman,  manager. 

WHITEWATER,  4,600.    R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Bower's  Hall,  J.  C.  Bower,  m«nager;          ^/ 
seating  capacity,  800  ;    rental,  one  night  $10  to  $12  ;   license,  2.     Size  of  stage,  44x20  ; 
number  sets  scenery,  6  ;    bill  poster.  G.  W.  Bower.     Newspapers  :   Chronicle  (Wed.), 
Register  (Th.) Hotels:  Bower,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Kinney. 

WINNECONNE,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Opera  Hall,  R.  Harris,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $21;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  18x20; 

number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  E.  R.  Feavel,    Newspaper  :  Enterprise  (Sat.) 

Hotels:  Lake  View,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also):  Union,  Farmers'. 

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338  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


TERRITOR  IES. 


ARIZONA. 

TOMBSTONE,  10  000.  R.  R.,  Southern  Pacific.  Crystal  Palace  Theatre  ;  seating  capacity, 
500  Newspapers:  daily,  Epitaph,  Republican. 

TUCSON,   10,000.     R.  R.,  Southern  Pacific.     Levern  Hall,  Bayerd  &  Schwartz,  managers  ; 
seating  capacity,  300.      Size  of  stage,  22x32  ;    fair  stock  scenery.     Newspapers:  daily, 
Citizen,  Star Hotels:  Cosmopolitan,  Occidental,  Palace. 

DAKOTA. 

ABERDEEN, 3,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,'Mil.  &St.  Paul;  Chic.  &  Nor.  Western.  Berry's  Hall,  Easton 
&  McMasters,  manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $5. 
Size  of  stage,  20x24;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x20;  depth  under  stage,  2J£;  leader 
of  orchestra,  Frank  Dille.  Newspapers:  Pioneer  (Th.),  rate,  5c.  per  line;  Republican 

(Th.),  rates,  5c.  per  line Hotels:  Sherman,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Artesian,  $1.50; 

Park  Place,  $1.50. 
Tremont  Hall,  Bowman  &  Culbert,  managers;  seating  capacity,  300. 

BISMARCK,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.    Bismarck  Athenaeum,  J.  D.  Wakeman,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  1,OCO;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  $75;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage, 
32x34;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x23;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  20;  depth 
s  under  stage,  8;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  7;  leader  of  orchestra,  Ed.  Brunsman. 
'       scenic  artist,  Robert  Bannerman;  bill  poster,  Ed.  Drnmond;  number  sheets  can  accom- 
modate. 300;  rates  per  sheet.  4J£c.:  theatrical  teamster, Dan  Fowler.    Newspapers:  daily, 

Tribune,  Sentinel;  weekly,  Journal  (Fri) Hotels:   Sheridan,    special   rates,  $2.50; 

Merchants,  special  rates,  $1.50;  New  Lamborn,  special  rates,  $3. 

Opera  House,  Samuel  Whitney,  manager;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three 
$75;  share  also;  no  license.    Size  of  stage,  14x17;  number  sets  scenery,  3. 

CANTON,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Bedford  Hall,  C.  A.  Bedford, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental;  one  night  $10,  three  $25;  license,  $3.  Size  of 
stage,  25x32;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x24;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13;  depth 

under  stage,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  5.    Newspapers:  Advocate  (Th.),  News  (Fri.) 

Hotels  :  Harlan,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Merchants,  special  rates,  $1-50. 

CASTLETON,  1,000.    R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.    Knight's  Hall;  fair  stock  scenery. 

'CHAMBERLAIN,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Leslie's  Opera  House,  E. 
S.  Burwell,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three  $35,  license  in- 
cluded. Size  of  stage,  14x22;  frize  of  proscenium  opening,  13x22;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves.  17;  depth  under  stage,  3^;  number  sets  scenery,  5.  Newspaper  :  Register  (Th). 
Hotels:  Brule,  special  rates,  $1;  Wright,  special  rates,  $1. 

DEADWOOD,  4.000.    No  railroad.    Gem  Theatre,  Al.  Swearingen,  manager. 
Nye  Opera  House,  John  H.  Rogers,  manager.    Newspapers:  daily,  Pioneer,  Times. 

DELL  RAPIDS,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Collins  Hall,  M.  E.  Collins,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  300.  Newspaper  :  Exponent  (Th.). 

FARGO,  12,000.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific;  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Manitoba.  Fargo  Opera  House, 
A.  8.  Capehart,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $40;  license  included. 


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Size  of  stage,  22x24;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Qeo.  Miller.     Newspapers:  daily, 

Argns,  Republican,  Sun Hotels:  Continental,  Headquarters. 

Chapin  Hall,  J.  B.  Chapin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $35  to  $35  ; 

license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  20x30;  number  sets  scenery,  1. 
Coliseum  Theatre,  B.  P.  Reynolds,  manager. 

FLANDRBAU,  800.  R.  R.,  Chicago,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Court  House,  P.  Clark, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  400.  Newspapers:  Herald  (Fri.),  Enterprise  (Th.). 

GRAND  FORKS,  6,000.  R.  R.,  St.  Paul,  Minneapolis  &  Manitoba.  Cline's  Opera  House, 
Mrs.  Cline,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster,  Frank  L. 

Witt.    Newspapers:  daily,  Herald,  Plaindealer Hotel:  Ingals. 

Gatzian's  Hall,  H.  Gatzian,  manager;  seating  capacity,  3;0;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three 
$15;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  18x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  10;  depth  under 
stage,  4;  fair  stock  scenery. 

JAMESTOWN.  3,500.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.  Klaus' Hall,  Chas.  A.  Klaus,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night,  $25;  license,  $5.  Sizs  of  sta?e,  24x15;  num- 

ber  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  J.  F.  Niemyer.    Newspapers;  daily,  Capital,  Alert 

Hotel :  Grand  Central. 

M  AND  AN,  3,000.    R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.    Opera  House;    1 'cense  $2.    Newspaper:  daily, 

Pioneer:   weekly.  Times  (Sat.) Hotels:  Merchants',  Inter  Ocean. 

Emerson  Institute,  Tuttle  &  Wilson,  managers;  seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night 
$25;  license,  $5;  share  also;  fair  stock  scenery. 

MITCHELL,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Sullivan's  Hall,  J.  H.  Sullivan,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  300.  Newspapers:  daily,  Republican;  weekly,  Mail  (Th.) 

RUNNING  WATER,  1,200.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.  Turner  Hall,  B.  Bade,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  500. 

SCOTLAND,  1,500.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Milwaukee  &  St.  Paul.  Campbell  Hall.  Campbell,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license,  $2;  siz  of  proscenium  opening, 
12x20,  Newspaper:  Citizen  (Th.)  I 

SIOUX  FALLS,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Chic.,  Mil.  &  St.  Paul;  Chic.,  St.  Paul,  Minn.  &  Omaha. 
GermaniaHall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rent  or  share;  full  set  scenery.  Newspapers: 

daily,  Press;  weekly,  Argus   (Wed.),  Leader  (Th.) Hotels:  Merchants',  Sherman, 

Phillips',  Cataract,  Central. 

YANKTON,  5,003.    R.  R.,  Chic..  Mil.  &  St.  Paul.    Turner  Hall;  seating  capacity,  700;       I'' 
rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  20x26;  fail  stock  scen- 
ery; bill  poster,  John  Rankin     Newspapers  :  daily,  Press  and  Dakotian;  weekly.  Herald 

(Sat.) Hotels:  St.  Charles,  Smithsonian,  Merchants',  Jencks'. 

Opera  House. 

IDAHO. 

EAGLE  ROCK,  600.  R.  R.,  Utah  &  Northern.  Chamberlain  Hall,  D.  F.  Chamberlain, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  license,  one  night  $25.  Bill  poster,  D.  F.  Chamberlain. 

HAILEY,  2,000.  Hailey  Theatre,  H.  D.  Quan Well,  manager  ;  seating  capaciey,  600  ;  rental, 
one  night  $30;  license,  $3  ;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x40  ;  number  sets  scenery,  1  ; 
bill  poster,  Myers.  Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Miner,  Times Hotel:  Merchant. 

MONTANA. 

BILLINGS.  2,003.    R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.    Opera  House;  share  only.    Newspapers:  daily. 

Herald;  weekly,  Post  (Th.) Hotel:  Windsor. 

Roller  Skating  Rink,  W.  Morgan  Field,  manager;  seating  capacity,  50);  rental,  one  night 
$35;  license,  $1.  Size  of  stage,  22x30. 


340  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTOR?. 


BOZEMAN,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.  Palace  Theatre,  Oakwood  &  Mitchell,  man 
agers;  seating  capacity,  400.  Size  of  stage,  24x24;  number  sets  scenery,  3.  Newspaper: 

Courier  ^b.) Hotels:  Laclede,  North  Pacific. 

Chestnut's  Hall,  Col.  Chestnut,  manager;  rental,  one  night  $15;  license,  $1. 

. BTJTTECITY,  10000.    R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.    Renshaw  Opera  House.    Full  set  scenery; 
LS  bill  poster,  John  Simpson.    Newspapers:  daily,  Inter-Mountain,  Miner. 

Theatre  Comique  (variety). 

CLARK  CITY,  1,200.  R.  R..  Northern  Pacific:  Variety  Hall;  rental,  one  night  $5;  licen-e 
$1 Hotel:  Union. 

DEER  LODGE,  2.COO.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  Opera  House,  John  O'Neil,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $20;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper  :  North- West 
(Fri.) 

FORT  BENTON,  1,500  R.  R.  Northern  Pacific.  '.Stocking's  Hall,  W.  S  Stocking/manager: 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  §50,  three  $120.  Size  of  stage,  25x40;  fair  stock 

scenery.       Newspapers:      daily,  Record,    River   Press Hotels:    Pacific,   Chotau. 

Grand  Union. 

GLENDIVE,  1,500.    R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.    Helm's  Opera  House;  license,  $1  ;    fair  stock 

,     .,    scenery;  bill  poster,  D.  Jordan.    Newspapers:  (Sat.) Hotels:  Merrill,  Merchant's. 

Camford  &  Raymond's  Hall,  W.  H.  Raymond  manager  :  seating  capacity,  2CO;  rental. 
one   night  $15;  license,  $1.    Size  of  stage,  20x24. 

HELENA,  5,000.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.  Ming's  Opera  House,  Francis  Pope,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $50;  license.  $2.50;  share  also.  Size  of  stage, 
30x46;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Sam  Alexandre.  Newspapers:  daily,  Herald,  Inde- 
pendent  Hotels:  International,  Cosmopolitan. 

MILES  CITY,  2.500.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.  Park  Theatre,  W.  E.  Turner,  manager  : 
seating  capacity,  300.  Size  of  stage,  14x22;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers  :  daily. 
Press,  Journal Hotels  :  Merchants,  International,  Grand  Central. 

MISSOlfLA.  1,500.    R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.    Arthur  House  Hall,  Arthur  &  Bottcher,  nian- 
./         agers;  seating  capacity.  300;  rental,  one  night  $35,  three  $100;   share  also.    Size  of 

IT  stage,   18x30  ;  fair  stock  scenery.    Newspapers  :  Times  (Wed.),  Missonlian  (Fri.) 

Hotel:  Arthur. 
Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  300. 

VIRGINIA  CITY,  1,000.  R.  R.,  Utah  &  Northern.  City  Hall;  Heating  capacity,  350:  rental, 
one  night  $15;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspaper:  Madisonian  (Sat.). 


NEW    MEXICO. 

ALBCQUERQUE,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Atchison.  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe;  Atlantic  &  Pacific. 
Grant's  Opera  House,  H.  E.  Stoepel  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one 
night  $35,  three  $90;  license,  $3;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  25x30;  size  of  proscenium 
opening,  18x22;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  depth  under  stage,  3;  number  sets 
scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  W.  Stevers;  stage  carpenter,  Johnson:  bill  poster,  H. 
E.  Stoepel  &  Co. ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  65C ;  rates  per  sheet,  5c. ;  the- 
atrical teamsters,  W.  L.  Trimble  &  Co.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Journal,  advertising  rates. 

lOc.  per  line;  Democrat,  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line Hotels;  Armijo,    special 

rates,  $2  50  ;  Girard,  special  rates,  $2;  Southern,  special  rates,  $1.75. 

LAS  VEGAS,  8,000.     R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.     Ward  <fc   Tamme's  Opera 

House,  Ward  &Tamme,  managers;  rent  or  share;  license,  $10.    Size  of  stage,  20x50; 

number    seta    scenery,    15.    Newspapers:     daily,    Gazette,    Optic.     Hotels:    Depot. 

Sumner,  St.  Nicholas. 
8ANTA  FE,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.  Alhambra  Theatre.    Newspapers: 

daily.  Review.  , 


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THEATRE  DIRKCTOKY — Territories.  341 


SILVER  CITY,  3,000.  R.  R..  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe.  Centennial  Theatre,  John 
Emerson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  full  set  scenery.  Newspapers:  daily. 
Citizen;  weekly,  Enterprise  (Th."),  Sentinel  (Sat.) 


UTAH. 

BRIGHAM   CITY,    2,000.    R.  R.,  Central    Pacific ;     Union  Pacific.    Brigham    Theatre ; 
seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $15,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  20x30; 
fair  stock  scenery.    Hotels  :    Jensens,  Bordens. 

LOGAN,  5,000.    R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.    Reese  Opera  Honse,  David  Reese,  manager;  seating 

capacity.  500;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $75;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage,  30x40;  size  of      fr^ 
proscenium  opening,  25x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  26;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  leader  of  orchestra,  Whal- 
strom;    scenic  artist,    R.   Kirkham;    stage  carpenter,  John  Wilson;    bill  poster,    W. 
A.    Crocket;    number    of    sheets  can    accommodate,  500;    theatrical    teamster,   H. 

Reese.     Newspaper:    semi-weekly,  Journal Hotels :  Logan,  special  rates,  $1.50; 

Coche  Valley,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Hopkins,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

OODEN  CITY,  10,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Central  Pacific;  U.  &  N.;  Denver  &  Rio  Grande; 
Utah  Central.  Union  Opera  House,  Paul  F.  Schaefer,  manager;  seating  capacity,  700; 
rental,  one  night  $25,  share  also,  three  $60;  license,  $3.  Size  of  stage,  34x38;  size  of  fr 
proscenium  opening,  18x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rig- 
ging loft,  30  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra, 
L.  W.  Ford;  scenic  artist,  Wm.  Morris;  stage  carpenter,  Wm.  Morris;  bill  poster,  P.  F. 
Schaefer;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  350;  rates  per  sheet,  4c.;  theatrical  team- 
ster, John  Hedlum.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Pilot,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c. ;  Herald, 
advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c...  ...  Hotels:  Brown,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Chap- 
man, special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  D;pot,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 

Minon  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  SCO. 
Woodmanser's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

PARK  CITY,  3,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  Opera  Hall,  Charles  Shrelds,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25;  license  $5;  no  scenery.  Newspaper: 
Mining  Record  (Sat.) 

PAYSON  CITY,  2,500.  R.  R.,  Utah  Central.  Payson  Opera  House,  James  W.  Memmott,  / 
manager;  seating  capacity  700;  rental,  one  night  $20  to  $30,  three  $55  to  $65;  share 
also;  license  $2.50;  size  of  stage,  30x46J£;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x22;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  22;  depth  under  stage,  10: 
traps  7;  nnmber  sets  scenery,  11,  leader  of  orchestra,  Wm.  Clayson;  stage  carpenter, 
Martin  Littlewood ;  bill  posters,  John  E.  Betts  and  Wm.  C.  Wightman;  number  of 
sheets  can  accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheets,  2J£c.  Newspapers:  semi-weekly,  En- 
quirer advertising  rates,  $2.50  per  inch. 

SALT  LAKE  CITY,  25,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific;  Central  Pacific;  Denver  &  Rio  Grande.  t 
Salt  Lake  Theatre,  Caine  &  Clawson,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,850;  rental,  one 
night  $75,  three  $200;  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  65x70;  size  of  pro- 
scenium opening,  28x32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging 
loft,  52;  depth  under  stage,  11;  traps,  5;  nnmber  sets  scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra, 
Charles  Thomas;  scsnic  artist  Henry  C.  Tryon;  stage  carpenter,  James  Evans:  bill  poster, 
Scott  Anderson;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  750;  rates  per  sheet,  2)^c;  theatri- 
cal teamsters,  Mulloy  &  Paul.  Newspapersfdaily,  Herald,  advertising  rates  per  inch,  50c: 

News,  advertising  rates  par  inch,  50c.;  Tribune,  advertising   rates  per  iiich,  50c 

Hotels:  Valley,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Metropolitan,    special    rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Con- 
tinental, |pecial  rates,  $2.50  to  $350. 
Walker  Opera  House,  D.  McKinzie,  manager. 


342  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


WASHINGTON. 

CHINEY,  1,400.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.  Griswold's  Opera  House,  W.  W.  Griswold,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  J5.  Size  of  stage,  12x18; 
number  sets  scenery,  2;  bill  poster,  Frank  Newton.  Newspaper:  Tribune  (Fri.i. 
Hotel:  Oakes. 

DAYTON,  2,000.    R.  R.,  Oregon,  Ry.  &  Navigat:on  Co.    Drake's  Opera  House,  Will  K. 
Peck,  manager;  seating  capacity.  550;  rental,  one  night  {20;  license,  $5.    Size  of  stage, 
l^         20x40;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Robert  Drake.    Newspaper:  daily,  Chronicle; 
weekly,  Journal  (Sat.) Hotels:  Columbia,  Cameron. 

OLYMPIA,2,5CO.  R.  R.,  Olympia  &  Chehalis  Valley.  Columbia  Hall,  T.  C.  Van  Epps. 
manager;  seating  capacity,  260;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $10.  Size  of  stage,  30x40; 
fair  stock  scenery;  bill  poster.  Robert  Mack.  Newspapers:  daily.  Critic;  weekly,  Courier 
(Fri.),  Transcript  (Sat.) Hotels:  New  England,  Pacific,  Carlton. 

FORT  TOWNSEND,  1,700.  Good  Templars'  Hall,  Daniel  H.  Hill,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  200;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $2.fO.  Size  of  stage,  15x30;  number  sets 
scenery,  2;  bill  poster,  Harry  Barthrop.  Newspaper:  daily,  Argus Hotels  :  Cosmo- 
politan, St.  Charles,  Central. 

SEATTLE,  12,000.    R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific;  Columbia  &Puget  Sound.    Fry's  Opera  House, 
George  R.  Beede,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,3CO;  rental,  share  only,  license  included, 
/     traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  6;  leader  of  orchestra,  Taco  Mesdag.    Newspapers  :  daily, 
V        Herald,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract;  Post  Intelligencer,  yearly  contract Ho- 
tels :  Arlington,  Occidental. 

Standard  Opera  House,  J.  P.  Howe,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rent  or  share.    Size 
of  stage,  20x30;  full  set  scenery. 

TACOMA,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Northern  Pacific.  Alpha  Opera  House,  Slaughter  &  Stier,  managers: 
seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $30:  license,  $7.  Size  of  stage  of  stage,  20x24: 

full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  James  M.  Junett.    Newspapers  :  daily,  Ledger,  News 

Hotels:  Halsted,  Central,  Tacoma. 

WALLA  WALLA,  6,000.  R.  R.,  Oregon  Ry.  &  Navigation  Co.  City  Hall;  seating  capacity, 
600;  rental,  one  night  $10.  Size  of  stage,  14x41;  fair  stock  scenery  ;  bill  poster,  Jessup. 

Newspapers:  daily,  Journal,  Statesman,  Union Hotels:  St.  Louis,  Stine. 

Stahl's  Opera  House,  J.  H.  Stahl,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500  ;  rental,  one  night  $17: 
license,  $5     Size  of  stage,  20x20:  fair  stock  scenery. 


WYOMING. 

CHEYENNE,  7,000.    R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.    Opeia  House,  D.  C.  Rhodes  and  G.  A.  Guertin, 
managers  ;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $75,  three  $200  ;  license  included. 
/    Size  of  stage,  30x50;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  25x28;  height  from  stage  to  grooves, 
i/      18;  height   from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  40;  depth  under  stage,  12;  traps,  3;  number  sets 
scenery,  15;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof.  Inman;  bill  poster,  D.  C.  Rhodes;  theatrical  team- 
ster, D.  C.  Rhodes.     Newspapers:  daily,  Leader,  Sun Hotels:  Interoceau,  regular 

rates,  $2.50;  Dyer's,  special  rates,  $1  75  to  $2;  Railroad  House,  special  rates,  $1.75  to  $2; 
Metropolitan,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 
Recreation  Hall,  Joslin  &  Arnold,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500.    Size  of  stage,  20x30. 

EVANSTON,  1,600.    R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.    Downs' Theatre,  J.  P.  Downs,  manager;  seat- 
ing capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $35;  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  20x 

25;  number  sets  scenery,  6.    Newspaper:  Chieftain  (Sat.) Hotels:  Mountain  Front, 

regular  rates,  $2.50  (special  also);  Ripen. 

FORT  STEELE,  500.    R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.    Fort  Steele  Theatre.    Size  of  stage,  30x30: 
number  sets  scenery,  6. 


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LARAMIE,  3,500.  R.  R  ,  Union  Pacific.  Ivenson's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one 
night  $25,  three  $60;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x24;  fair  stock  scenery.  Newspapers: 

daily,  Boomerang;  weekly,  Sentinel  (Sat.) Hotels:  Thornburg's,  regular  rates,  $S 

(special  also):  Laramie. 

Blackburn's  Hall ;  seating  capacity,  500. 

RAWLINS,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Union  Pacific.  Masonic  Opera  House.  J.  B.  Adams,  manager: 
seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $35;  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
14x16;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  posters,  Jackson  &  Adams.  Newspaper:  Journal 
(Sat.) Hotels:  Maxwell,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also);  Rawlins. 


CANADA. 


ARCADIA  MINES  (Londonderry,  Nova  Scotia)  5,000.  R.  R.,  Inter-Colouial.  St.  Bridget's 
Hall;  seating  capacity,  590;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $20,  license  included.  Size  of 

stage,  15x30;  full  set  scenery.     Newspapers:   Sun,  Guardian Hotels:    American, 

Waverly. 

ACTONVALE  (Quebec),  2,500.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  South  Eastern.  Town  Hall;  Charles 
Roscom,  manager;  seating  capacity,  250;  rental,  one  night  $5,  three  $12.  Size  of  stage, 

10x24;  theatrical  teamster,  Dolphis  Lamontagne Hotels:  Windsor,  special  rates, $1  • 

to  $2;  Richelieu,  special  rates,  $1  to  $2;  South  Easter,  special  rates,  $1  to  $2;  Domin- 
ion, special  rates,  $1  to  $2;  Center,  special  rates,  $1  to  $2;  Market,  special  rates,  $1  to 
$2;  Commercial,  special  ratee,  $1  to  $2. 

ALMONT  (Ont.),  3,000.    R.  R.,  Canadian  Pacific  (E.  Division).    Music  Hall,  R.  W.  Haydon, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  450;  rental,  one,  night,  $8;  three,  $18,  share  also;  license  $5.         Jr 
Size  of  stage,  30x15;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,!;  leader  of 
orchestra,   W.  Scrimegour;  bill  poster,  T.  Ringrose.      Newspapers:  weekly,  Gazette 
(Pri.);  Times  (Thnrs.) Hotels:  Davis,  Almonte. 

BARRIE  (Ont.),  5.0CO.  R.  R.,  Northern  &  North  West.  Town  Hall,  Town  Clerk,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $12.50;  three  $30,  license  included.  Size  of  stage, 
20x45;  traps,  2;  bill  poster,  Charles  Henry.  Newspapers:  Advance  (Th.),  Examiner 
(Th.),  Gazette  (Th.) Hotels  :  Barrie,  special  rates,  $1  ;  Queen's,  specal  rates,  $1. 

BELEVILLE  (Ont.)  20,000.  R  R. ,  Grand  Trunk ;  Mid.  of  Can.    Opera  House,  Henry  Tammadge , 

manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three,  $1CO;  share  also;  license,  //' 
$3.  Size  of  stage,  56x37;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  £9x29;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  38;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets 
scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  Professor  Riggs;  scenic  artist,  Richardson;  stage  car- 
penter, W.  Wilkins;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  1,000; 
rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  Lake  &  Jenkins.  Newspapers:  daily,  Ontario, 
Intelligencer Hotels:  Defoe,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Queens,  special  rates,  $1;  Anglo- 
American,  special  rates,  $1. 

Metropolitan  Hall,  J.  R.  Graham,  manager;  seating  capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $10, 
three  $25;  full  set  scenery. 

City  Hall,  D.  B.  Robertson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $15,  three 
$35;  license,  $2.50. 

BOWMANVIfcLE,  (Ont.)  4,000.  R.R  ,  Grand  Truuk.  Town  Hall,  R.Windatt,  manager;  seating 

capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $2.50;  license  included.    Size  of  stage.  13x32;      " 
bill  poster,   G.  D.  Fletcher;  theatrical    teamster,  William   Glover.    Newspapers:  Sun 
(Th.),  News  (Pri.),  Statesman  (Fri.) Hotels:  Ruebottom,  Alma,  Arlington. 


344  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

BROMPTON,  (Ont.),  3,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk  &  Canadian  Pacific  (Ont.  Div.).  Concert 
Hall,  Town  Clerk,  manager;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $6,  three  $12.  Size 
of  stage,  20x25;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  height,  14.  Newspapers:  Conservator. 
Times,  Banner Hotel :  Queen's. 

BRANTFORD  (Ont ),  15,000.    R  R.,  Grand  Trunk.     Stratford's  Opera  House,  Jos.  Stratford, 

manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rental,  one  night  $50.  three  §100;  share  also,  license 

^^      included.    Size  of  stage,  28x50;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  Opera  House.    Newspapers: 

daily.  Courier,  Telegram,  Expositor Hotels:  Kirby,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also) ; 

American,  Commercial. 
Palmer's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  600. 

BRIGHTON,  2,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk.  Proctor's  Hall,  I.  O.  Proctor,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  400.  Size  of  stage,  12x25;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18.  Newspaper: 
Ensign  (Fri.) Hotel:  Clark's. 

BROCKVILLE  (Ont.),  9,OCO.    R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  Canadian  &  Pacific;  U.  &  B.    Grand  Opera 

House,  Geo.  T.  Fulpard.  manager;  seating  capacity,  950;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three 

$100.    Size  of  stage,  18x36;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  24;    traps,  ^   number  sets 

i,      scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  John  Stinson;    stage  carpenter,  John  Bottum;   bill 

poster,  W.  E.  Toucks;  numbtr  of  sheets  can   accommodate,  300;  rates  per  sheet,  2J£c. 

Newspapers:    daily,  Times,  Recorder Hotels:    Revere,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Grand 

Central,  special  rates,  $1.50;  St.  Lawrence,  special  rates,  $1.50. 

Town  Hall,  Town  Clerk,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,100;  rent  or  share.    Size  of  stage, 
16x30;  full  set  scenery. 

CHARLOTTETOWN  (Prince  Edward's  Island),  12,000.  R.  R.,  Prince  Edward's  Island. 
Academy  of  Music,  W.  Marsh,  manager. 

CHATHAM  (Ont.),  10,000.    R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk,  Erie  &  Huron.    Grand  Opera  House,  Peter 

Rutherford,  manager  ;   seating  capacity,  1,200  ;  rental,  one  night  $50,  three  $130  ;  share 

also  ;   license  included.     Size  of  stage,  32x40  ;    size  of  proscenium  opening,  27  ;  height 

from  stage  to  grooves,  16;   height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  35;  depth  under  stage,  3J£; 

/      traps,  2  ;   number  sets  scenery,  12  ;    leader  of  orchestra,  Mr.  Callender  :  stage  carpenter, 

y         George  White  ;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Harding  ;   number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  250  ; 

rates  per  sheet,  3c.     Newspapers:  tri-weekly.  Planet,  advertising  rates,  8c.  per  line  ; 

weekly,  Banner  (Wed.) Hotels:    Garner,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;    Rankin, 

special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50. 
Bright's  Opera  House,  J.  C.  Bright,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $25, 

three  $50;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  54x20:  full  set  scenery. 
Music  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,300. 

CHATHAM  (N.B.),  5,000.  R.R.,  Intercolonial  (Chatham  Branch).  Masonic  Hall,  T.  F.  Gillespie, 
manager  ;  seating  capacity,  700 ;  rental,  one  night  $12,  three  $30  ;  license,  $2.  Size  of 
stage,  20x36  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  12x24  ;  height  from  stage  to  groove?,  14 ; 
I/  depth  under  stage,  7  ;  traps,  1  ;  number  sets  scenery,  G  ;  leader  of  orchestra,  John 
Templeton  ;  bill  poster,  William  Tilett  ;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  150  ;  rates 
per  sheet,  2c.;  theatrical  teamster,  Thos.  Fitzpatrick.  Newspapers  :  semi-weekly, 

World  (Wed.  and  Sat.);    weekly,  Advance  (Wed.) Hotels :    Bowser's,  special  rates, 

$1 ;   Metropolitan,  special  rates,  75c.  to  $1 ;  Canada,  special  rates,  75c.  to  $1. 

COBOURG  (Ont.),  5,000.  R.R.,  Grand  Trunk.  Victoria  Opera  House,  Wm.  H.  Floyd,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $19,  license  included.      Size  of  stage,  25x26; 

size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x20;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery, 

y        3:  bill  poster,  Dan  Jeffrey;  number  sheets  can  accommodate.  140;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.; 

theatrical  teamster,  James  O'Neill.     Newspapers:  Sentinel-Star  (Th.),  advertising  rates 

per  inch,  $1;  World  (Fri.),  advertising  rates  per  inch,  $1 Hotels:  Dunham,  special 

rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Horton,  special  rates,  $1;  Queen's,  special  rates,  $1. 

COLLINGWOOD  (Ont.),  5,000.  R.  R.,  Northern  and  North  Western.  Music  Hall,  Charles  C. 
Lindsay;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $20;  share  also;  license,  $3. 
Size  of  stage,  18x31;  fair  stock  of  scenery;  bill  poster,  manager;  number  of 


THEATRE  DIRECTORY — Canada.  345 


sheets  can  accommodate,  150;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  George  Eldon. 
Newspapers:  Bulletin  (Th.),  advertising  rates,  25c.  per  inch;  Enterprise  (Th.),  lOc  per  line. 
Hotels  :  Globe,  special  rates,  $1 ;  Central,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.50. 

CORNWALL  (Ont.),  5,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk.  Music  Hall,  Town  Clerk,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $25,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  28x47;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  6;  bill  poster,  Geo.  Durmo.  Newspapers:  Freeholder  (Fri.),  Gazette 

(Sat.) Hotels :  American ,  Commercial,  Ottawa . 

New  Opera  House. 

EMERSON  (Manitoba),  1,500.  R.  R.,  Canadian  Pacific.  Emerson  Opera  House,  A.  Rins- 
kopt,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $25;  no  license.  Newspaper:  In- 
ternational (Th.) Hotel :  Cardey. 

FREDERICKSTON  (New  Brunswick),  7,000.  R.  R.,  New  Brunswick.  City  Hall,  M.  S. 
Hall,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $10;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage, 
16x24;  no  scenery;  bill  poster;  Boyd  Hamilton;  theatrical  teamster,  Jas.  Dorcus.  News- 
papers: tri-weekly,  Capital;  semi-weekly,  Reporter Hotels:  Parker,  Queen,  Bayley, 

Waverly,  Commercial. 
St.  Dunstan's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500. 

6ALT,  (Ont.),  6,200.    R.  R.,  Can.  Pac.;  Grand  Trunk.    Town  Hall,  E.  J.  Wllkins,  manager; 

seating  capacity,  550;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $24.    Size  of  stage,  16x20;  size  of      «^- 
proscenium  opening,  12x22;  depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,!;  leader  of  or-      * 
chestra,  Prof.  Hindmarsh;  bill  poster,  Israel  Fisher;  theatrical  teamster,  George  Han- 
cock.   Newspapers:  Reformer  (Th.),  Reporter  (Fri.)  Hotels:  Queen's,  special  rates, 

50c.  to  $1;  Imperial,  special  rates,  50c. .to  $1. 

GRAVENHURST,  (Ont.),  2,000.  R.  R.,  Nor.  &  N.  Western.  Town  Hall,  Town  Clerk, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  200;  rental,  one  night  $2.50.  Size  of  stage,  18x30;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  11x18;  depth  under  stage,  9;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
EO.  Newspaper :  Banner  (Fri.) Hotels:  Fraser's,  special  rates,  $1 ;  Royal. 

GUELPH  (Ont.)  12,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk.  City  Hall,  J.  Harvey,  minager;  seating 
capacity,  1,500;  rental  one  night  $10,  license  included;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  J.  J. 

Sutton.    Newspapers,  daily,  Herald,  Advertiser Hotels:  Royal,  regular  rates,  $1.50 

(special  also),  Wellington,  Western. 

HALIFAX  (N.  S.)— including  Dartmouth-50,000.  R.  R.,  Intercolonial;  Boston  &  Maine ; 
Windsor  &  Annapolis.  Academy  of  Music,  H.  B.  Clarke,  manager;  seating  capacity, 
1,100;  rental,  one  night,  $40;  three  $120;  share  also;  license,  $10;  size  of  stage, 
33x59;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  40x36;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  I/'" 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  50;  depth  under  stage,  20;  full  set  of  scenery,;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, H.  Hagarty;  stage  carpenter,  W.  Whittaker:  Dill  poster,  C.  Putnam;  number 
of  sheets  can  accommodate,  7CO;  rates  per  sheet,  3c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  C.  R.  Barry. 
Newspapers:  daily,  Recorder,  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Herald,  advertising  rates, 
special  contract;  Chronicle,  advertising  rates,  special  contract;  Mail  and  Citizen,  adver- 
tising rates,  special  contract Hotels:  Halifax,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2;  Inter- 
national, special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.75;  Russell  House,  special  rates,  $1;  Acadian,  special 
rates. 

Lyceum,  John  Delacy,  manager;  seating  capacity,  750;  rental  one  night  $15;  three  nights 
$45;  license,  $5;  share  also;  size  of  stage,  24x22;  number  sets  scenery,  10. 

HAMILTON,  (Ont.),  40,000.     R.  R  ,  Grand  Trunk,  Northern  &  N.  Western.    Grand  Opera 

House,  J.  R.  Spackman,  manager;    seating  capacity,  1,200;    rental,  one  night,  $50  to  $C5,        y 
license  included,  share  also.    Size  of  stsge,  35x50;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  18;  height 
from  stage  to  rigging  loft;  18:  depth  under  stage,  12;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster,  P.  J. 
Cullhane;  theatrical  teamster,  Jas.  Reid.    Newspapers:  daily,  Times,  Spectator,  Tribune. 

Hotels :  Royal,  special  rates,  $2:  St.  Nicholas,  $1.25. 

Mechanic's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,200. 

INGERSOLL,  (Ont.),  6,000.    R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  Canada  Pacific  (Ontario  Div.)    Town  Hall; 
seating  capacity,  7CO.    Newspapers:  Reporter  (Th.),  Sun  (Wed.).    Hotels:  Daly's,  regular 
rates,  $1.50  (special  also) ;  Atlantic,  McMurray;  Royal,  Adair. 
Music  Hall:  seating  capacity,  500. 


346  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


KINGSTON  (Ont.),  15,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  King.  &  Pembroke.  Martin's  Opera 
House,  W.  C.  Martin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,054;  share  only.  Size  of  stage,  32x 
56;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  27x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from 
stage  to  rigging  loft,  34;  depth  under  stage,  10;  number  sets  scenery,  18:  leader  of  or- 
chestra, Prof.  Telymann;  bill  poster,  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate, 
600;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamsters,  McCammon  Bros.  Newspapers:  daily, 
Whig,  advertising  rates  per  line,  5c.  to  10c.;  News,  advertising  rates  per  line,  5c.  to 

lOc Hotels:  Burnett,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25;  British  American,  $1.25  to  $1.50; 

City. 

Opeta  House;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $30.    Size  of  stage,  29x31. 
City  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,400;  rental,  one  night  $20,  license  included. 

LINDSAY  (Ont.),  6,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk  (Midland  Division).  Bradburn's  Opera  House, 
T.  E.  Bradburn,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $20,  three  §50;  share 
also;  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  39x26;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x20;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  14;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  15;  depth  under  stage,  3 ; 
number  sets  scenery,  11;  leader  of  orchestra,  J.  Bates,  Esq.;  stage  carpenter,  S.  McGraw; 
bill  poster,  manager  of  Opera  House;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  550;  rates  per 
sheets,  3c;  theatrical  teamster,  S.  McGraw.  Newspapers:  Post  (Fri.),  Warder  (Fri.) 
Hotels:  Benson,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50;  Waters',  90c.  to  $1;  Royal,  75c.  to  $1. 

LONDON  (Ont.),  30,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk.  Grand  Opera  House,  J.  H.  Davidson, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $75;  three  $200,  license  included; 
share  also;  full  set  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof .  Chadwick;  stage  carpenter,  J.  C. 
I/  Bradley;  billposter,  Manville  &  Brown;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  2,500; 
rates  per  sheet,  4c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Manville  &  Brown.  Newspapers:  daily, 
Free  Press,  advertising  rates,  lOc.  per  line;  Advertiser,  advertising  rates  lOc.  per  line. 

Hotels :  Tecumseh,  regular  rate  $2  to  $3  (special  also);  Grigg,  regular  rate,  $1 .50  to 

$2  (special  also);  City,  American. 
Music  Hall,  Howard  Clifton,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  full  set  scenery. 

MENFORD  (Ont.),  2,200.  R.  R.,  Northern  &  North  Western.  Town  Hall,  James  CanimaL, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  350;  rental,  one  night  $5;  three  $9.  Size  of  stage,  30x20. 

Newspapers:  Mirror  (Th.),  Monitor  (Fri.) Hotels:  Paul,  special  rates,  $1;  Royal, 

special  rate,  $1;  City,  special  rate,  $1. 

MONTREAL  (Quebec),  165,000.    R.  R  ,  Grand  Trunk;  South  Eastern;  North  Shore;  Can.  Pa- 
cific.   Crystal  Palace  Opera  House,  G.  P.  Brown,  manager;  seating  capacity,  3,000; 
rental,  share  only  ;  license,  yearly.      Size  of  stage,  50x30  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
/  25x30;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  14;    height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  18;  depth 
\r      under  stage,  4}^  ;  traps,  1  ;    number  sets  scenery,  SO.     Newspapers  :    daily.  Gazette, 

Herald  and  Commercial  Gazette,   Post,  Star,  Witness Hotels:   Windsor,  regular 

rates,  $3.50  (special  also)  ;  St.  Lawrence,  regular  rates,  $3  to  p.EO  (special  also)  : 
Albion,  regular  rates,  $1.50  to  $2  (special  also)  ;  Richelieu,  regular  rates,  $2  to  $3 
(special  also). 

Academy  of  Music,  Henry  Thomas,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,836;  rental,  one  night,  $60, 

three  §150,  share  also;  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  34x48;  full  set  scenery. 
Nordheimer's  Hall,  A.  &  L.  Nordheimer,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000;   rental,   one 

night  $50;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  27x22;  full  set  scenery. 
Queen's  Hall,  Henry  Thomas,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200;  rental,  one  night  $50;  share 

also,  license  included;  no  scenery. 
Mechanics'  Hall,  S.  M.  Sangttm,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;   rental,  one  night  §20 

to  $36,  license  included.    Size  of  stage,  28x30. 
Albert  Hall,  De  Zouche  &  Co.,  managers;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 
Theatre  Royal,  seating  capacity,  1,500. 
Opera  House,  seating  capacity,  1,500. 

NEPANEE  (Ont.),  3,600.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk.  Opera  House,  H.  Empery,  manager  ; 
seating  capacity,  600.  Size  of  stage,  18x24.  Newspapers  :  Beaver  (Sat.),  Casket  (Fri.), 

Express  (Fri.),  Standard  (Sat.) Hotels:    Bursian,  Hoffman,  Campbell. 

Symington's  Opera  Hall,  Thos.  Symington,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800. 


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NEW  WESTMINSTER  (British  Columbia),  3,500.  Theatre  Royal,  C.  N.  Frew,  manager; 
seating  capacity,  300;  rental,  one  night  $20.  Fair  stock  sceLery.  Newspapers:  semi- 
weekly:  Columbian,  Guardian.  Hotel :  Occident. 

NIAGARA  FALLS  (Ont.),  3,500.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk  ;  Michigan  Central  ;  Erie;  West 
Shore  ;  Lehigh  Valley,  Town  Hall,  John  Robinson,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  450  ; 
rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $15,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  12x16;  sizo  of  proscenium 
opening,  25x18  ;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11  ;  number  sets  scenery,  5  ;  bill  poster, 

George  Coulson  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Archie  Moore.    Newspaper:  Review  (Fri.) 

Hotels  :    American,  regular  rates,  $2  (special  also)  ;   Queen's  Royal,  regular  rates,   $2 
(special  also.) 

ORANGEVILLE,  (Ont .),  3,000.  R.  R.,  Toronto,  Grey  &  Bruce;  Canadian  Pac.,  (Credit  Val. 
Div.)  Town  Hall,  F.  Irwin,  manager;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $6.  Size  of 
stage,  15x18;  proscenium  opening,  17;  no  scenery;  leader  of  orchestra,  Eri  Whaley;  the- 
atrical teamster,  Joseph  Lathwell.  Newspapers:  Sun  (Th.\  Advertiser  (Fri.) Hotels : 

Queens,  Gordon  House,  Paislip  House. 

ORILLIA,  (Ont.),  3,000.  R.  R.,  Midland  of  Canada;  Northern  &  North  Western.  Music 
Hall,  Frank  Kean,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600;  rental,  one  night  $8,  three  $20.  Size 
of  stage,  16x31;  bill  poster,  J.  J.  Smith.  Newspapers  :  Packet  (Fri  ),  Times  (Th.)- 
Hotels  :  Russell,  Orillia. 

Kennedy's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10. 

OSHAWA,  (Ont.),  5,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk.  Wilson's  Music  Hall,  John  Wilson,  mana- 
ger ;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $10,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  25x28; 
size  of  proscenium  opening,  14x20;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  13;  height  from  stage  to 
rigging  loft,  15;  depth  under  stage,  4;  traps,  1;  number  sets  scenery,  13;  leader  of  orches- 
tra, Anderson  ;  scenic  artist,  Morris  &  Toronto  ;  bill  poster,  Pattie  ;  number  sheets 
can  accommodate,  500  ;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Mr.  Thomas. 

Newspapers:    Vindicator   (Wed.),    Reformer    (Fri) Hotels:    American,    Queens, 

Ontario,  Commercial,  Central. 

OTTAWA  (Ont.),  27,000.  R.  R.,  Canadian  Pacific;  Canada  Atlantic.  Grand  Opera  House,  John 
Ferguson,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  share  also.  Size  of  stage,  3.'x60;  size  of 
proscenium  opening,  32;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  \s 
loft,  32;  depth  under  stage,  10;  traps,  3;  number  sets  scenery,  25;  leader  of  orchestra, 
A.  Weakley;  stage  carpenter,  T.  Carl;  bill  poster,  Alex.  Jaques;  number  sheets  can  ac- 
commodate, 500;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster,  J.  Wigmore.  Newspapers  : 
daily,  Citizen;  advertising  rates  5c.  to  lOc.  per  line;  Free  Press,  advertising  rates  5c.  to 

lOc.  per  line Hotels:  Russell,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $3;  Windsor,  special  rates,  $1.50 

to  $2;  Grand  Union,  special  rates,  $1.50  to  $2. 

OWEN  SOUND  (Ont.),  4,000.    R.  R  ,  Canadian  Pacific  (Ontario  Division).    Town  Hall,  A.  J. 
pencer,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  700  ;  rental,  one  night  $10 ;  no  license.    Size  of 

stage,  17xi3,  no  scenery.    Newspapers:    Advertiser  (Th.),  Times  (Th.) Hotels: 

Albion,  American,  Queen's,  Coulson. 
Orangemen's  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,000. 

PETERBOROUGH  (Ont),  10,000.     R.  R.,  Canadian  Pacific  (Ontario  Division) ;   Midland  of          f 
Canada.    Bradburn's  Opera  House,  T.  Bradburn,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000;  rent 
only.    Size  of  stage,  30x40  ;    fair  stock  .scenery;  bill  poster,  E.  C.  Hill.    Newspapers: 
daily.  Review;  weekly,  Examiner  (Th.) Hotels  :  Grand  Central,  Oriental,  Choate. 

PICTON  (Ont.),  4,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Ontario.  Town  Hall,  seating  capacity,  500; 
rental,  one  night  $5,  three  $12;  number  sets  scenery,  3.  Newspapers:  Gazette  (Fri.), 
Times  (Th.) Hotels:  Wilson,  Victoria,  Mattashed. 

PORTAGE    LA  PRAIRE  (Manitoba),  3,000.     R.   R.,  Canada  Pacific.    Town  Hall,  Town         ^/ 
Clerk,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $10      Size  of  Stage,  16x20;  bill 

poster.    Peter  McPherson.    Newspapers:    Liberal    (Th.),    Review    (Fri.) Hotels: 

Grand  Pacific,  Lome,  Belleview,  Queen's. 

PORT  ARTHUR  (Ont.),  18,000.  Prince  Arthur  Theatre,  Geo.  Rankin,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  600.  Newspaper:  Herald  (Th.)  Hotel:  Queen's. 


348  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

PORT  HOPE  (Ont.),  7,000.    R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk     Mueic  Hall,  F.  Hobbs,  manager  ;  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night,  $10;  share  also.    Size  of  stage,  25x24;  fair  stock  scen- 
ery; bill  poster,  manager  of  hall.    Newspapers:  daily,  Guide;  weekly  Times  (Th.)...   ... 

Hotels:  Queen's,  St.  Lawrence. 
Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  350. 

PRESCOTT,  (Ont.),  3,500.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  St.  Lawrence  &  Ottawa.  Victoria  Hall, 
B.  White,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900;  rental,  $10.  Size  of  stage,  22x20;  size  of  pro- 
scenium, 12x22;  height  from  stage -to  grooves,  10;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  17; 
depth  under  stage,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  4;  bill  poster,  John  Robinson:  number  sheets 
can  accommodate,  400;  rate  per  sheet,  3c.;  theatrical  teamster.  John  Hollingsworth. 
Newspapers:  Conservative  Messenger  (Fri.1;  advertising  rates,  3c.  to  lOc.  line;  Telegraph, 
advertising  rates,  3c.  to  lOc.  line Hotels:  Daniels,  special  rates. 

QUEBEC  (Quebec),  65,000.  R.R.,  Grand  Trunk  (south  side);  North  Shore  ;  Quebec  &  Lake 
St.  John.  Victoria  Hall,  A.  Lavigne,  manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  'rental,  one  night, 
$50;  three  $150.  *  Size  of  stage,  34x24;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x30;  depth  under 
stage,  9;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  3:  bill  poster,  Bernard  Se well;  number  of  sheets 
can  accommodate,  SCO:  rates  per  sheet,  2c.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Chronicle,  advertising 
rates  per  line,  lOc;  Telegraph,  advertising  rates  per  line,  5c.;  L'Evenement,  advertising 
rates,  3c.  per  line;  Le  Canadien,  advertising  rates,  3c.  per  line;  Le  Electeur,  advertising 

rates,  3c.  per  line Hotels:  St.  Louis,  special  rates,  $2;  Mountain  Hill,  special  rates, 

$1.25;  Blanchard's,  special  rates,  $1. 
Music  Hall;  rental,  one  night,  $75,  license  included. 
Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  l.EOO. 

RIDGETOWN  (Ont.),  4,000.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central  (Can.  Division).  Porter's  Opera 
House,  Wm.  Teetzel, manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night  $30;  three  $60; 
share  also.  Size  of  stage,  20x24;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  14  ;  height  from  stage  to 
grooves,  llj^j;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  17;  depth  under  stage,  3;  traps,  2;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  16;  bill  poster,  Wm.  Simpson;  number  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  25; 
rates  per  sheet,  3c;  theatrical  teamster,  Sylvester  Potts.  Newspapers:  Plain  Dealer 

(Wed.),  advertising  rates  lOc.  line;  Standard  (Wed.),  advertising  rates,  lOc.  line 

Hotels:  Grand  Central,  special  rates  $1;  Benton. 

SACKVILLE  (N.  B.),  1,500.  R.  R.,  Intercolonial,  Junction  N.  B.  &  P.[R.  Sackville  Music 
Hall.  C.  B.  Trueman,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  600  ;  rental,  one  night  $20.  Size  of 
stage,  27x45  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  13x18  ;  height  from  stages  to  grooves,  12  ; 
height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  16  ;  theatrical  teamster,  Chas.  Scott.  Newspaper  .- 

Post  (Th.) Hotels:  Brunswick,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $2;  Temperance,  special  rates, 

$1  to  $1.50;  International. 

ST.  CATHARINES  (Ont.),  20,000  (with  suburbs).  R.  R.  St.  Catharines'  Opera  Hou^e. 
H.  S.  Hunt,  manager  (see  p.  100) ;  seating  capacity,  1,200  ;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three 
$100;  share  also,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  27x54  ;  size  of  proscenium  opening, 
30J£x26}6;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  £0;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  86  ;  depth 
under  stage,  7  ;  traps,  6  ;  number  sets  scenery,  15  ;  leader  of  orchestra.  Prof.  Hyde  ; 
scenic  artist,  Baldwin  ;  stage  carpenter,  G.  F.  Ledestrere  ;  bill  poster,  Opera  House  ; 
numbet  of  sheets  can  accommodate,  600  ;  rates  per  sheet,  3c .;  theatrical  teamster,  W 
Sntton.  Newspapers  :  daily,  Journal,  advertising  rates,  yearly  contract  :  News, 

advertising  rates,  yearly  contract Hotels:   Welland,  special  rates,  $1.25  to  $1.50  ; 

Grand  Central,  special  rates,  $1  to  $1.25. 

ST.  JOHNS  (N.  B.),  50,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Southern;  Intercolonial;  New  Brunswick;  Inter- 
nal. S.  S.  Co.  Mechanics'  Institute,  C.  C.  Parker,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1.000; 
rental,  one  night  $31.50;  three  $94.50;  license,  $5;  do  .not  share;  size  of  stage,  23x54; 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  15;  depth  under  stage,  4;  full  set  scenery;  bill  poster, 

Thos.  Rogers.    Newspapers:  daily,  News,  Sun,  Globe,  Telegraph Hotels:  Waverly, 

International,  Park. 
Dockrill  Hall,  J.  B.  Dockrill,  manager;  seating  capacity.  7'00. 

ST.  JOHNS  (Quebec),  6,000.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  General  Vermont.  City  Theatre,  Roy 
Brothers,  managers;  seating  capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $10,  three  $22:  license,  $5; 


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share  also;  size  of  stage,  80x33;  bill  poster,  Peter  Sylvester;  Newspapers:  Advocate 
(Fri.) Hotels:  United  States,  St.  Johns. 

Black's  Opera  House,  Roy  Brothers,  managers. 

ST.  MARYS  (Ontario),  5,000.    R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk.    Odd  Fellows'  Opera  House,  Wm.  M. 

Lord,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,000.    Newspapers:  Argus,  (Th.);  Journal,  (Th.) 

Hotels:  Burley,  regular  rates,  $1.50;  special  also;  Ontario. 

ST.  THOMAS  (Ontario),  12,000.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central;  Grand  Trunk;  Credit  Valley  & 
London  &  Port  Stanley.  Opera  House,  Geo.  F.  Claus,  manager;  seating  capacity,  900; 
rental,  one  night  $25,  three  $60,  license  included.  Size  of  stage,  £8x46;  size  of  proscen- 
ium opening,  38xo2;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  11;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft, 
22;  depth  under  stage,  5;  traps,  2;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  Prof. 
Symington;  scenic  artist,  Adam  Walthew;  stage  carpenter,  H.  Lendop;  bill  poster,  D. 
Oxlay;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  2TO;  rates  per  sheet,  3c.  Newspapers:  daily, 

Times,  advertising  rates  per  line,  4c.;  Journal,  advertising  rates  ptr  line,  4c Hotels: 

Grand  Central,  special  rates,  $1.50;  Hutchinson,  special  rates,  $1 ;  Lisgar,  special  rates,  $1 ; 
Dominion. 

SARNIA  (Ontirio),  6,COO.  R.  R  ,  Grand  Trunk.  Town  Hall,  B.  H.  Johnston,  manager;  seating 
capacity,  650;  rental,  one  night  $11,  three  $23.  Size  of  stage,  20x17;  size  of  proscenium; 
opening,  15x20;  bill  poster,  Edward  Hardway;  number  sheets  can  accommodate,  150; 
rates  per  sheet,  3c. ;  theatrical  teamster,  Morris  Joy.  Newspapers;  Observer  (Wed.),  Ca- 
nadian (Fri.),  Sun  (Sat.) Hotels:  Belchamber,  Alexander,  Chapman,  McDonald. 

SHERBROOKE  (Quebec,)  8,350.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  Passumpsic;  International;  Quebec 
Central.  City  Hall,  Wm.  Griffith,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  about  400;  rental,  one 
night  $15;  depth  under  stage,  4;  leader  of  orchestra,  Mr.  Wilson;  stage  carpenter,  Wm. 
Long;  bill  poster,  Geo.  McAndrews;  rates  per  sheet,  3}^c.  Newspapers  :  Gazette  (Fri.), 

Examiner  (Fri.),  Pionnier  (Fri.),  Progress  de  1'Est  (Fri .) Hotels :  Magog,  Sherbrooke, 

Continental. 
Town  Hall;  seating  capacity,  -500. 

SORKL  (Quebec.)  7,000  R.  R  ,  South  Eastern;  R.  &  Out.  Navigation  Co.  Town  Hall,  M.  C. 
Blais,  manager;  seating  capacity,  SCO;  rental,  one  night  $30,  three  $60.  Size  of  stage, 
30x42;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x26;  height  from  stage  to  grooves,  16;  depth  under 
stage,  3J4;  traps,  4;  number  sets  scenery,  12;  stage  carpenter,  A.  Allard;  billl  poster,  F. 
Allard;  number  sheets  can  accommodate  250;  rates  per  sheet,  Ic.  Newspaper;  News 

(gat.) Hotels  :  Pichi,  special  rates,  $1.25;  Richelieu,  special  rates,  $1;  Canada,  special 

rates,  $1. 

STRATHROY  (Ontario),  4,500.  R  R.,  Grand  Trunk.  Albert  Hall,  Robert  Richards,  man- 
ager; seating  capacity.  600;  rental,  one  night,  $15,  share  also;  license  included.  Size  of 
stage,  20x44;  number  sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  John  Frank.  Newspapers  :  Age  (Th.); 
Dispatch  (Wed.) Hotels  :  Revere,  regular  rates,  $1.50  (special  also);  Queen,  Prang- 
ley,  Commercial,  American. 
Music  Hall,  Jas.  Seaton,  manager  ;  seating  capacity,  TOO;  rent  or  share. 

TORONTO  (Ont).  93,000.  R.R.,  Canadian  Pacific  (Ont.  Biv.);  Mich.  Central;  Grand  Trunk; 
Mid.  of  Can.;  Nor.  &  N.  W.  Grand  Opera  House,  O.  B.  Sheppard,  manager;  Brooks  & 
Dickson,  New  York  representatives;  seating  capacity,  1,650.  Size  of  stage,  49x65;  height 
from  stage  to  grooves,  20;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  60;  bill  poster,  William  Tozer; 
theatrical  teamsters,  Toronto  Baggage  Transfer  Co.  Newspapers :  daily,  Canadian, 

^Tews,  Telegram,  Globe,  Mai',  World Hotels:  Rassin,  regular  rates,  $2.50  to  $3.50 

(special  also);  Queen's,  regular  rates,  $3  to  $3.50  (special  also);  American,  regular  rates, 
$2  (special  also). 

People's  Theatre,  J.  C.  Conner,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,350;  rental,  share  only, 
license  included.  Size  of  stage,  23J4x46;  size  of  proscenium  opening,  18x22;  height  from 
stage  to  grooves,  18;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  33;  depth  under  stage,  13;  number 
sets  scenery,  12;  leader  of  orchestra,  Ernest  MorK-y;  scecic  artist,  Geo.  Morris;  stage 
carpenter,  Burress  Raymond;  bill  posters,  W.  Foyer  and  H.  Jaokman;  number  of  sheet" 
can  accommodate,  2,000;  rates  per  sheet,  3  to  3>£c. 


350  HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 

Bijou  Opera  House,  J.  C.  Connor,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,200.  Size  of  stage,  40x70: 
height  from  stage  to  grooves,  21;  height  from  stage  to  rigging  loft,  44;  depth  under 
stage,  9. 

Horticultural  Hall;  seating  capacity,  3,000. 

Royal  Opera  House;  seating  capacity,  1,400. 

Shaftesbury  Hall;  seating  capacity,  1,100. 

TRENTON  (Ontario)  4,000.  R.  R.,  Central  Ontario;  Grand  Trunk.  Pnrdy's  Hall;  seating  ca- 
pacity, 600;  rental,  one  night  $5;  license,  $2;  fair  stock  scenery  ;  bill  poster,  Scammer- 
horn.  Newspapers:  Courier  (Th.),  Advocate  (Th.)  ..  ..Hotels:  St.  Lawrence  Hall, 
Queen's. 

TRURO  (Nova  Scotia),  5,000.    R.  R.,  Intercolonial.     Young  Men's  Christian  Association 

Hall;  seating  capacity,  800;  bill  poster,  John  Pavoc Hotels:  Victoria,  Tremont, 

Grand  Central,  Prince  of  Wales. 

Victoria  Hall,  Geo.  Gunn,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400;  rental,  one  night  $12;  license,  4. 
Size  of  stage,  14x45;  no  scenery. 

VICTORIA.  (British  Columbia),  8,000.  Philharmonic  Hall,  J.  I.  Hewlings,  manager,  seating 
capacity,  500;  rental,  one  night  $16;  license,  $5.  Size  of  stage,  23x23;  number  sets 

scenery, 5;  bill  poster,  Hy.  West.    Newspapers:  daily,  Colonist,  Standard  Hotels: 

Oriental,  Driard,  Occidental. 

WELLANS  (Ont.).  3,000.  R.  R.,  Michigan  Central;  Welland.  Orient  Hall,  A.  Williams, 
manager;  seating  capacity,  700;  rental,  one  night  $40,  three  §26;  sha-e  also,  license  in 
eluded.  Size  of  stage,  32x20;  number  sets  scenery,  3;  bill  poster,  Jos.  Young.  News- 
papers: Farmer  (Wed.),  Telegraph  (Fri.),  Tribune  (Fri.) Hotels:  Bender,  Windsor, 

Welland,  Queen's,  Frazer,  City. 

WHITBY  (Ont.),  3,500.  R.  R.,  Grand  Trunk;  Midland  of  Canada.  Town  Hall.Thos.  Hus- 
ton, manager;  seating  capacity,  800;  rental,  one  night,  $12.  Size  of  stage,  20x45;  num- 
ber sets  scenery,  10;  bill  poster,  Jos.  Newberry.  Newspapers:  Chronicle  (Fri.),  Gazette 
(Fri.) Hotels :  Royal,  Armstrong,  American,  British. 

WINNIPEG  (Manitoba),  65,000.  R.  R,  Canadian  Pacific.  Princess  Opera  House,  C.  A 
Dnnlap,  manager;  seating  capacity,  1,300;  rental,  share  only;  license,  $10.  Size  of  stage, 

/      73x38.    Newspapers :  daily,  Free  Press,  Sun,  Times Hotels:  Union,  Grand. 

City  Hall,  City  Chamberlain,  manager;  seating  capacity,  690;  rental,  three  nights  $60;  fair 

stock  scenery. 
Standard  Opera  House,  Reed  &  Co.,  managers. 

WOODSTOCK  (New  Brunswick),  3,000.  R.  R.,  New  Brunswick.  Mechanics'  Institute, 
StephenB.  A ppleby,  manager;  seating  capacity,  400  ;  rental,  one  night  $8.  Newspapers: 
Sentinel  (Sat),  Press  (Th.) Hotel:  Cable. 


M'  E  X  I  C  O  . 


AGUAS  CAL1ENTES,  35,000.    R.  R.,  Mexican  Central.    Theatre. 
\,  CHIHUAHUA,  25,003.    R.  R.,  Mexican  Central.    Theatre. 
GUANAJUATO,  65,000.    R.  R.,  Mexican  Central.    Theatre. 
LEON,  100,000.    R.  R.,  Mexican  Central     Theatre. 

.^MEXICO   CITY,  315,000.     R.  R.,  Mexican  National  :    Mexican.    Gran  Teatro  National; 
Teatro  Principal. 

ORIZABA,  35,000.    R.  R.,  Mexican.    Theatre. 
^,    PUEBLO,  90,000.    R.  R.,  Mexican.    Theatre. 
^   QUERETARO,  45,000.    R.  R.,  Mexican  Central     Theatre. 

VERA  CRUZ,  25,000.    R.  R.,  Mexican.    Theatre. 

ZACAETCAS,  65,000.    Theatre. 


.. 


Dramatic  and  Musical  Editors  and  Critics. 


NEW  YORK. 

Tribune— Wm.  Winter,  dramatic;  H.  E. 
Khrebiel,  musical. 

Herald — Address  Ed.  Herald. 

Times— Chas.  A.  Dithmar 

World— A.  C.  Wheeler. 

Sun— W.  Laffan,  dramatic  ;  G.  Kobbe. 
musical. 

Journal— Chas.  A.  Byrne,  dramatic;  John 
Gilbert,  musical. 

Truth— J.  W.  Keller. 

Post— Mr.  Towse. 

Telegram— Address  Ed.  Telegram . 

Commercial  Advertiser— Mr.  Sheldon. 

Mail  and  Express — J.  M.  Fleming. 

News  -  J.  C.  Gallagher. 

Graphic— Mr.  Perkins. 

Dial— Geo.  W.  Horn 

Sunday  Mercury — H.  L.  Parker. 

Sunday  Times —Chas.  Smith. 

Sunday  Courier— Jerome  Eddy. 

Sunday  Dispatch— John  A.  Harrington. 

Mirror-H  G.  Fiske. 

Freund's  Weekly-John  C.  Freund,  dra- 
matic; J.  T.  Quigg,  musical. 

Clipper— J.  A.  Fynes,  dramatic;  Geo.  W. 
Keil,  musical. 

Drama1  ic  News— J.  W.  Keller. 

Dramatic  Times— Charles  A.  Byrne  and 
Leander  Richardson. 

The  Judge— Geo.  H.  Jessup. 

Puck-B.  B.  Valentine. 

Staats  Zeitung — Gustav  Stein. 

New  Yorker  Zeitung— L.  Frank,  dramatic; 
Herman  Alexander. 

New  Yorker  Herold— Same. 

Courier  des  Etats-Unis-H.  Paulejenne. 

PHILADELPHIA. 
Ledger— Robert  Me  Wade. 
Press— M.  P.  Handy. 
Times— J.  H.  Lambert. 
Inquirer— L.  Clarke  Davis. 
Record— M.  M.  Gillam. 
North  American— John  M.  Perry. 
German  Democrat,  Herman  Dieck. 
Telegraph -W.  H.  Clark. 
Bulletin— L.  Williamson. 
Star— C.E.  School. 

Chronicle-Herald—Edward  T.  Harvey. 
News— E.  H.  Nevin,  Jr. 
Item— H.  Fitzgerald. 
Call -Geo.  D.  Fox. 
McClure's  Times— Dr.  Lambden. 


Taggart's  Times  -Harry  Taggsrt  aud    L 
Walazz. 

Record— Wm.  R.  Lester. 

Dispatch— William  Anderson. 

Sunday  Pre^s— W.  B.  Merrill. 

Mercury— D  Dealy. 

Item-R  Fitzgerald. 

World -Hugh  Mullen. 

Transcript— Thomas  Jackson. 

Republic- J.  W.  Dunglison. 

Mirror— J.  F.  Wallis. 

BROOKLYN. 

Union— N.  A.  Clows. 

Times— Chas.  M.  Skinner. 

Free  Press— Mr.  Rohr. 

CHICAGO. 

Tribune— Edward     McPhelim.     dramatic; 
Chas.  W.  Britton,  musical. 

Times— Geo.  M.  McCoiinell. 

The  Inter-Ocean— El wyn    A.  Barren,   dra- 
matic; Charles  E.  Nixon,  musical. 

Herald— R.  D.  Bogart.       • 

Journal— W.  K.  Sullivan. 

Morning     News — David     Henderson,    dra- 
matic; Prof.  W.  8.  B.  Mathews,  musical. 

Staats  Zeitung— Paul    Haldicke.    dramatic; 
A.  Simon,  musical. 

News  Letter— D.  Dalziel,  dramatic;  H.  B. 
Smith,  musical. 

The  Chicago  World— Lee  Harris,  dramatic: 
E.  H.  Benton,  musical. 

The  Indicator— Mrs.  O.  L.  Fox. 

Dunton's  Spiritof  the  Turf  (weekly).— Miss 
Dora  A.  Dunton. 

Skandinaven— F.  S.  Anderson. 

Neue  Freie  Presse— Mr.  Rorenegk. 

Saturday  Evening  Herald  (weekly)— L.  B. 
Glover. 

Swedish  Tribune  (weekly)— C.  A.  Melander. 

Hemlandet  (weekly)- Gustof  W.  Hallborn. 
BOSTON. 

Herald— E.  A.  Perry,  dramatic;  F.  P.  Bacon, 
musical. 

Globe— C.  W.  Dyar. 

Traveller- J.  W.  Clarke. 

Advertiser— H.  A.Clapp. 

Journal— W.  W.  Ciapp. 

Transcript— F.  H.  Jenks,  dramatic  ;   W.  F. 
Apthorpe,  musical. 

Post-G.  C.  Burpee. 

jStar— Wm.  O.  Haskell,  jr. 

Courier— J.  F.  Travers. 

Times— H.  Irving  Dillenback. 

Gazette— B.  E.  Woolf. 

Express— Samuel  M.  Hobbs. 


352 


HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


ST.  LOUIS. 

Globe-Democrat— Samuel  A.  Cary.  jr. 

Republican— Thos.  E.  Garrett. 

Poet-Dispatch—David  L.  Reed. 

Westliche  Post— E.  D.  Cargan. 

Amerika-Carl  Ungar. 

Anzeiger  des  Westens-J.  Schroers. 

Chronicle— W.  A.  Beall. 

Tribune  (German)— Reinhold  Deitzein. 

Spectator  (weekly) —Wilson  Primm. 

Critic  (weekly)— D.  Brugman. 
BALTIMORE. 

American— J.  W.  Shrieder  and  Chas.    B. 
Clarke. 

Day— Harry  Wilson  and  John  V.  Hood. 

Sun-N.  E.  Foard. 

Evening  News -Wm.  P.  Murray. 

Telegram— Wm.  J.  Cook. 

Item — Maurice  Lobe. 

Every  Saturday- Chas.  Coughy. 
CINCINNATI. 

Commercial-Gazjtte— Montgomery  Phieter, 
dramatic;  James  A.  Homans,  musical. 

Enquirer— Al.  Thayer,  dramatic;  Prank  E. 
Tunnison,  musical. 

Times-Star-Henry  Miner,  dramatic;  Wm. 
Butler,  musical . 

Penny  Press— W.  Ridenonr. 

Journal— Chas.  McLean. 

Volks-blatt— Mr.  Markbreit. 

Volksf rennd- Mr.  Puetch. 

SAN*  FRANCISCO. 

Morning  Cali— Geo.  Ed.  Barnes. 

Evening  Bulletin- G.  B.  Densmore. 

Alta  California— W.  D.  Walker. 

Chronicle— Peter  Robertson. 

Daily  Examiner— Mrs.  John  M.  Chretien. 

Evening  Post— Wm.  Horace  Wright. 

The  Figaro— John   P.  Bogardus,  dramatic; 
Mary  C.  Bogardus,  musical. 

Daily  Exchange-Will  V.  Walsh. 

Daily  Report— W.  M.  Bunker. 

The  Argonaut— Mrs.  Mary  Austin  (''Betsy 
B."),  dramatic. 

The    Ingleside— Mrs.  Frank    Unger,   dra- 
matic; stage  talk,  H.  D.  Bigelow. 

Le  Conrrier  de  San  Francisco— Mons.  A. 
Loiseau. 

Le  Petit  Journal— Mons.  A.  Labadie. 

Music  and  Drama— John  C.  Thrum. 

California  Journal— Otis  von  Ploennics. 

The  San  Francisco  -Wm.  Eyre. 

News  Letter— Raonl  Martinez. 

Spirit  of  the  Times-Alex.  G.  Abel,  Jr. 

Argus— W.  F.  A.  Walker. 

Democrat — Alex.  Von  Huhn. 

Abend  Post — Dr.  B.  Paulsen. 

Sontagg's  Gast— Chas.  Henfuer. 
CLEVELAND,  O. 

Leader— J.  B.  Wilson. 

Herald -Maurice  Weidenthal. 

Penny  Press— Maurice  Perkins. 

Plain  Dealer— N.  S.  Cobleigh 


Sentinel— M.  Welfare. 
Sun— F.  A.  Saury  ing. 
Voice — Mr.  Burgess. 

PITTSBURGH. 

Commercial  Gazette— F.  F.  Hudson. 
Post— Park  H.  Walters. 
Times— T.  C.  Keenan. 
Leader— W.  W.  Clark. 
Dispatch — 

Chronicle— David  Lowry 
Telegraph— Geo.  Martin. 
Sunday  Critic— Harry  Brown. 
BUFFALO,  N.  Y. 
Morning  Express— L.  G.  Chaffln. 
Daily    and  Sunday  Courier  and   Evening 
Republic— Simon  Flei'chman. 

Evening  Commercial— J.  R.  Drake,  mnsi- 
cal. 

Sunday   Times- John    B.  Sewell,  jr.,  dra- 
matic; O.  H.  Holt,  musical. 

Sunday  and   Evening   News— No    regular 
critic. 

Evening  Telegraph—No  regular  critic. 
WASHINGTON,  D.  C. 

Republican— W.  D.  Eaton. 

Post — Wm.  Splaine 

Star— C.  S.  Noyes. 

Critic — Frank  Morgan. 

Sunday  Herald- J.  N.  Bnrritt. 

Capital— Mr.  Rheem. 

Gazette — John  Shaw. 

LOUISVILLE,  KY. 

Courier-Journal—Harrison  Robertson. 

Commercial— S.  H.  Friedlander. 

Post— Wm.  Finley. 

Anzeiger  (Ger.)— C.  H.  Cohen. 

Sunday  Argus— L.  Dinkelspiel. 
DETROIT. 

Post  and  Tribune -B.  Frank  Bower. 

Free  Press— Geo.  P.  Goodale. 

Evening  News— Charles  F.  May. 

Michigan  Volksblatt— Math.  Kramer. 

Abend  Post— August  Marxhausen. 

"Chaff '-  Geo.  M.  Chester. 

Every  Saturday— Alice  Cary. 

Evening  Journal  -  Lloyd  Brezee. 
MILWAUKEE. 

Sentinel— A.  Sing  wall. 

Evening  Wisconsin— C.  B.  Harger. 

Journal— L.  W.  Nierman. 

Herald  (Ger.)—  Theo.  Janssen. 

Lee  Bote  (Ger.)— Dr.  Knoster. 

Freie  Presse  (Ger.)— Aug.  Johnson. 
PROVIDENCE. 

Journal  and  Bulletin— M.  C.  Day. 

Star— G.  O.  Willard. 

Telegram    (evening  and    Sunday)— O.   M. 
Remington. 

Sunday  Transcript— Frank  Moore. 

Sunday  Dispatch— R  S.  Jones. 


Combinations  Upon  the  Road  Nov  i,  1884. 


DRAMATIC. 

Aiinee,  ''Maui'zelle"  Co.— Edgar  Strakosch, 
manager. 

Aldrich's  "My  Partner"  Co.— Louis  Aldrich, 
manager. 

Alf.  Wyman  Co. 

"A  Mountain  Pink"  Co.  (Bella  Moore).— 
C.  A.  Gregg,  manager. 

"A  Mountain  Pink"  Co.  (Laura  E.  Dainty). 
—  E.  A.  Andreas,  manager. 

Atkinson  Maude,  Co.— Goodnow  &  John- 
son, managers. 

Atkinson,  ''Peck's  Bad  Boy"  Co.  No.  1.— 
Harry  T.  Wilson,  manager. 

Atkinson,  "Peck's  Bad  Boy1'  Co.  No.  2. 

Baker  <te  Fanon  Co. — F.  C.  Rust,  business 
manager. 

"Bandit  King"  Co.— Jas.  H.  Wallick,  man- 
ager. 

Bandinann's,  Daniel,  Co. 

Barrett,  Lawrence,  Co.— Joseph  Levy, man- 
ager. 

Bartlett's  "  Rank  and  File  "  Co.— 

Bayley,  Eric,  Co. — J.  St.  Maur,  manager. 

Beedle  and  Prindle's  Pleasure  Party— John- 
nie trindle,  manager. 

Berlin,  Annie,  Co.— Van  Wyck  &  Mack, 
managers. 

Bishop,  C.  B..  Comedy  Co.— Charles  J. 
Bishop,  manager. 

Booth,  Edwin,  Co.— R.  M.  Field,  manager. 

Boston  Theatre  "  Silver  King"  Co.— Eugene 
Tompkins,  manager. 

Boston  Theatre  "Youth"  Co.— Eugene 
Tompkius,  manager, 

Boucicault,  Dion,  "Shaughraun''  Co. 

Boyd,  Nellie,  Co.— G.  M.  Welty,  manager. 

Broadway  Theatre  Co.— Walter  Dudley, 
manager. 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  "  In  the  Ranks'"  Co. 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  "La  Charbonniere" 
Co.— James  W.  Morrissey,  manager. 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  Ristori  Co. 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  "Romany  Rye,"  Co. 
A— Sheldon  Bateman,  manager. 

Brooks  &  Dickson's  "  Romany  Rye,v  Co. 
B. 

Brown,  Lillian.  Jollities  Co.— Graham,  Bin- 
ford  &  Edwards,  managers. 

Buchanan  Comedy  Co. 

'  Bunch  of  Keys''  Co.,  Flora  Moore— Dud- 
ley McAdow.  maoager. 

"Bunch  of  Keys"  Co.—  Frank  Sanger, 
manager. 

'•  Bunch  of  Keys"  Co.— Bride  &  Frears, 
manager. 

23 


Burgess,  Neil,  "Vim"  Co.— T.  F.  Reid, 
manager. 

"Burr  Oaks"  Co.,  Walter  Bentlcy— James- 
Alexander,  manager. 

Byron,  O.  D.,  Co.— J.  P.  Johnson,  manager. 

"Called  Back"  Co.-J.  H.  Mallory  &  Co., 
managers. 

Campbell,  Bartley,  "White  Slave''  Co.— 
Harry  KenneJy,  manager. 

Campbell,  Bartley,  "Siberia"  Co.— Thos. 
B.  AjcDonougu,  manager. 

Campbell,  Bartley,  "Separation'"  Co. — 
Phil.  Simmons,  manager. 

Chanfrau,  Mrs.  F.,  S.  Co.— C.  W.  Tayleurer 
manager. 

Choate,  Harry,  Co.— Harry  Choate,  mana- 
ger. 

Claxton,  Kate,  Co.— Chas.  A.  Stevenson, 
manager. 

Clayburgh's  "Creole"  Co.— Ed.  Clayburgh, 
manager. 

'  Crimes  of  London"  Co.— Chas.  McDonald, 
manager. 

Crossen,  "  Banker's  Daughter  "  Co.-  Jas, 
F.  Crossen  manager. 

Curtis,  M.  B.,  "Spot  Cash"  Co.- Frank 
Paul,  manager. 

Daly's  "Vacation"  Co.— 

Davenport,  Fanny,  "Fedora"  Co.- Edwin. 
Price,  manager. 

"Alvin  Joslin"  Co.— C.  L.  Davis,  manager. 

"Devil's  Auction" Co.— Gallagher,  Gilmore- 
&  Gardner,  managers. 

Dickson's  Sketch  Club  Co.-F.  C.  Hamil- 
ton, manager. 

"Digby's  Secretary"  Co.-E.  H.Gillette, 
mauager. 

Dixey-Rice  "Adonis"  Co.-E.  E.  Rice, 
manager. 

Draper's  "Uncle  Tom"  Co.— S.  Draper,, 
manager. 

Earle  Dramatic  Co.— Graham  Earle,  mau- 
ager. 

Ellani,  Lisetta, "Fun  in  a  Boarding  School'' 
Co.— W.  C.  Cameron,  mauager. 

Elisler-Weston  Co.-W.  A.  Edwards,  busi- 
ness manager. 

Emmet,  J.  K.,  "Fritz"  Co.— P. H. Lehnen. 
manager. 

Erwood  <fc  McCoy  S;irrey  Theatre  Co. 

European  Burlesque  Co. 

Evans,  Lizzie,  Co.— Chas.  E.  Callahan, 
manager. 

Evans  &  Hoey,  "Parlor  Match"  Co.— Harry 
Malm,  manager. 

"Excelsior"  Co.— KiralfyBros.,  managers. 

Eytinge,  Rose,  Co. -Cyril  Searl, manager. 


354  HARRY  MINERS  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


••  Falsely  Accused"  Co.  Maddern,   Miss  Minnie,   Co.— Chas.   Froh- 

Florence,  Mr.  &  Mrs.  W.  J.  Co.  mdn,manager. 


'  ' 
Wsi.TeCo.-PMl.    Simmonds,    man-  SquMay  Blossom"  Co.-E. 


Gardner's  Karl  Co.-T.  C.  Lombard,  |  c^-  Jg»« 


^Goodwin,  Nat,  Co.-G.  W.   Floyd,  mana-  |  offi^SSiSS**" 

Stfma'naSr1011'  MiCaHZ  ^-^  *\»l^l£S&^JS&™ 
Comedy  Co.— John  M.  Hickey, 


,    Dan's   Tribulations   Co.-M.    W.  I  HMT^  ^Morgan's  "Uncle  Tom"  Co.-: 

Hanley/manager. 


Hanlon  Brothers  Co.—  John  G.  Magle.  man- 


manager. 

Harrigan   &    Hart's  Travelling  Co.— Har- 


rigan  &  Hart,  managers. 


Mather,  Miss  Margaret,  Co.— J.  M.    Hill, 


ager. 

Mayo,    Frank,   "Nordeck"  Co.— Sheridan 


Corbyn,  manager. 


Harrison  and  Gourlay  Co.-Sam.iel  Harri-  i  mM^ey'3'  Barnev-     Co.-B.    D.   Steven-. 
son,    manager;    Robert     Gourlay,    business  \ 
manager.  McNeil  Family  Concert  Co. 

Herne's    "Hearts    of     Oak."— James    A.       McWade,  Robert,   Co.— Sam.  M.  Dawson, 
Herne.  business  manager. 

Heege's  "  Peck's  Bad  Boy."—  ' '  Ranch  10"  Co. 

"  Her  Atonement"  Co.— Chapman  &  Sellers,        Mestayer's  We,  Us  &  Co.— Wm.  Mestayer, 


managers. 
Hewitt's  Musettes.  — 


manager. 
Mestayer's  Tourists—  Wm.  Mestayer,  man- 


Hill's Tceatre  Co.-G.  A.  Hill,  manager.         agerr;  . 

Michael  Strogoff    Co.— Charles    Andrews, 
Holman,  Miss  Jennie,  Co.  — Otto  Krause,    manager. 

manager.  Miln    George  C-)  Co.-Francis    B.  Purdie 

"  Hoop  of  Gold"  Co.— Charles  Hicks,  man-    manager. 

ager-  Miner's.  Harry,  •'  Silver  King"  Co.  (No.  1)— 

Howorth's    "  Hibernica."— John  Howorth,  :  J.  H.  Mack,  manager, 
manager.  Miner     Harry,  "Silver    King"  Co.  (No.  2) 

Howard  Athenseum  Co.— S.  P.  Coney,  man-    —  J.  H   Mack,  manager. 

*Ser-  Mitchell,  Maggie.  Comedy  Co.— H.  D.  Pad- 

Irving,  Henry— Marcus  R.  Meyer,  American    dock,  manager. 

agent.  O'Neill,    Jas.,  "Monte  Cristo"   Co. -John 

Ivanroff  Co.— T.  S .  Wright,  manager.  .Stetson,   manager;    N.  D.  Roberts,  business 

Janauschek-Ed.  Taylor,  manager.  manager. 

Janish— H.  J.  Sargent,  manager.  Morris,  Clara,  Co.— Frank  L.  Goodwin,  man- 

Jefferson,    Joseph,     Comedy     Co.— H.    S.        Morton  &  Bell's  Strategists  Co. 

Taylor,  business  manager.  Mountcastle's,    Miss  Fanny,   "  Sea  of  Ice" 

Keane,  Joseph  H,  Co.  ,  Co.— Charles  R.  Thorpe,  manager. 

Keene,  T.  W.,  Co.— W.  R.  Hayden,  man-       Muggs'    Landing    (Frances  Bishop)— Matt 

ager.  Lelaud,  manager. 

Kendall  Dramatic  Co.— H.  A.  Kendall,  man-       Murphy,  John  S.  "  Kerry  Gow"  Co. 

Murphy's,  Joseph,  Co.,  C.  Wilkie,  manager. 
Kendall  (Geo.  and  Lizzie)  Co.- Geo.  Ken-       Nobleg  MiUon  Co._ 

dall,  manager. 

„.,,   „         ,-,         _,        A     r>        T     i        Nobody's  Claim  Co.— Rich  &  Harris,  man- 
Knight,  Mr.  and  Mrs.,  Comedy  Co.— Josh    a<,erg 

E.  Ogden,  manager. 

"  Kritenon  Komedy."  NortOn<  Mabel  C°- 

Kruger,  Jacques.  acr°rff  tO  E°^1  Co-Augustus  Pitou,   man- 

Lacy,   "  Planter's  Wife"  Co.-Harrv  Lacy,  !    "Olcott,    Lilian,  Co.-Roland    L.  Tayieure, 

manaeer-  manager. 

"  Lights  o'  London"  Co.  (Eastern)— Shook  |      Only  a  Farmer's  Daughter  Co.— Chas.   R. 

A  Collier,  managers.  Gardiner,  manager;  Joseph  Frank,  busine.-;*. 


"  Lights  o'  London"  Co.  (Western)— Shook 
•&  Collier,  managers. 

Little's  "World"  Co.— Geo.  O.  Morris, 
manager. 


manager. 

Only  a  Woman's  Heart  Co.,  Newton  Beers'. 
—Charles  R.  Gardiner,  manager;  Jack  Owen, 
business  manager. 


Lotta,  Comedy  Co.— Gns  A.  Peunoyer,  man- j  Owen,  Garret  N.,  Co.— Garrett  N.  Owen, 
ager.  j  manager. 

"Lynwood"  Co.— Williams  &  Tillotson.  [  Palmer.  Miss  Minnie,  Comedy  Co. — John  R. 
managers.  Rogers,  mamuer. 


COMBINATIONS  UPON  THE   ROAD  Nov.  1,  1884. 


355 


Patti  Rosa  Co.— Frank  Irving,  manager. 

Pavements  of  Paris  Co.— John  Rickaby, 
manager. 

Pickett's  Great  Southern  Co.— A.  St.  J. 
Pickett,  manager. 

Power  of  Money  Co.— George  O.  Morris, 
manager. 

Putnam,  Kate,  Comedy  Co.— 

Queena  Co.— Williams  &  Tillotson,  man- 
agers. 

Rag  Baby  Co.— Eugene  Tompkins,  man- 
ager. 

Raymond,  John  T.,  Co.— 

Redmond  &  Barry,  "Midnight  Marriage"1  Co. 

Reed,  Roland,  "Cheek"  Co.— Gus  Mortimer, 
manager. 

Rehan's  "  7-20-8  "  Co. — Arthur  Rehan,  man- 
ager. 

Rhea  Co.— A.  B.  Chase,  manager. 

Kitiie  Rhodes  Co.— W.  R.  Ward,  manager. 

Ristori  Co.-Brooks  &  Dickson,  managers, 

Robson  &  Crane  Co. 

Rnseell,  Sol  Smith— "Edgewood  Polks" 
Co. 

Saulbury's  Troubadours— Frank  Maeder, 
manager. 

Sawtelle  Comedy  Co.— J.  Al.  Sawtelle,  man- 
agers. 

Scanlan,  W.  J.,  Co.— Mahn  &  Pi  ton,  man- 
agers. 

Sedgewick.  Miss  Helen,  "Silver  Spur" 
Co.— E.  F.  Benton,  manager. 

"  Seven  Ravens  "  Co. — Poole  &  Gilmore, 
managers. 

"Shadows  of  a  Great  City"  Co.— Chas. 
Jefferson,  manager. 

W.  E.  Sheridan  Co. 

Shook  <fe Collier's  "Storm-beaten"  Co.  (Cen- 
tral). 

Shook  &  Collier's  "  Storm-beaten  "  Co. 
(Western). 

Shook  &  Collier's  "RuthDevotion  "  Co. 

"  Sieba  "  Co.— Kiralfy  Bros.,  managers. 

Silbon&  Elliott's  "  Cupid  "  Co.— Harry  W. 
Semon,  manager. 

Simon  Comedy  Co.— J.  A.  Simon,  manager. 

'•  Six  Peas  in  a  Pod  "  Co.— Oscar  P.  Sisson, 
manager. 

Stafford-Foster  Co.— Ed.  Witting,  manager. 

Standard  Dramatic  Co.— E.  E.  Basye, 
manager. 

Stanley,  Miss  Carrie,  Co.— Charles  B. 
Brown,  manager. 

Stevens.  John  A..  "Unknown"  Co.— John 
A.  Stevens,  manager. 

"Strategists"  Co.— Morton  &  Bell,  mana- 
gers. 

Stuttz  Dramatic  Co.— J.  G.  Stuttz,  manager. 

Sully,  Dan,  "  Corner  Grocery  "  Co. 

Swain,  Carrie,  Co.— Fred.  G.  Maeder,  mana- 
ger. 

Sylvester,  Miss  Louise,  "Freaks"  Co.— 
Eugene  Schultz,  manager. 

Tucker,  Ethel,  Co. 

Two  Johns  Comedy  Co.— P.  Rice,  manager. 

Tavernier  Comedy  Co  — Knowlan  Fraser, 
manager . 


Thompson, Den,  "Joshua  Whitcomb"  Co. 
— Denman  Thompson,  manager. 

Thompson,  Charlotte,  Co. 

Thome,  Edwin,  "  Black  Flag"  Co.— Robert 
Arthur,  manager. 

Ulmer,  Lizzie  May,  Co.— George  T.  Ulmer. 
manager. 

Vickers,  Miss  Mattie,  Co. — C.  S.  Rogers, 
manager. 

"Wages  of  Sin''  Co.— E.  B.  Ludlow,  mana- 
ger. 

Walker,  Miss  Arne,  Co.— Phil.  H.  Irving, 
manager. 

Wallack's  Theatre  Co.— Chas.  Frohmau. 
manager. 

Wallick's  "Bandit  King"  Co.-J.  H.  Wai- 
lick,  manager. 

Warde,  Frederick,  Co.— Harry  F.  Weed, 
manager. 

Webber,  "Nip  and  Tuck"  Co.— Harry 
Webber,  manager. 

Welby,  Miss  Bertha,  Co.— H.  A.  D'Arcy, 
manager. 

"Well-Fed  Dora  "  Co. 

Wellsley  &  Sterling's  "Danites,"  Co.— Wm. 
E.  Sterling,  manager. 

Whitesides,  Walker,  Co.— Sam'l  Keyser. 
manager. 

Whitely's  "Hidden  Hand"  Co.— Harry  M. 
Clark,  manager. 

Williams,  Gus,  Co.  — John  J.  Robb,  man- 
ager. 

Williams'  "Birds  of  a  Feather"  Co. 

Wood,  N.  S.,  Co. 

Woodthorpe,  Miss  Georgia,  Co.— James 
McNavin.  manager. 

Zanita  Co.— Tompkins  &  Hill,  managers. 

OPERATIC  AND  MUSICAL. 

Abbott,  Emma,  English  Opera  Co. 

Bennet.t-Moulton  Opera  Co.— Monlton  & 
Baker,  managers. 

Bijou  Opera  Co.  ("Orpheus  and  Eury- 
dice  ').— Miles  &  Barton,  managers. 

Boston  Ideal  Opera  Co. 

Carleton's  English  Opera  Co.— Wm.  Carle- 
ton,  manager. 

Abbie  Carrington  (Concerts). 

Castleton,  Kate. 

Corinne  M  erriemakers. 

Fairweather  Operatic  Troubadours. 

Ford's  Opera  Co. 

Gaiety  Opera  Co. 

Amy  Gordon  Opera  Co. 

Grau  English  Opera  Co.— Robert  Grau, 
manager. 

Harris  Opera  Co. 

Hewett's  Musettes. 

Holliwood  Opera  Co. 

Johnson's  Jubilee  Singers. 

Laurent.  Henri. 

Mapieson's  Italian  Opera  Co.  (Mme.  Patti) 
—Col.  J.  H.  Mapleson,  manager. 

McCaul's  Comic  Opera  Co.— John  A. 
McCaul,  manager. 

McGibeny  Family  Concert  Co. -Fred  Pel- 
ham,  manager. 


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Milan  Opera  Co.— Horace  McVicker,  man- 
ager. 

Norcross'  Opera. 

Gates,  Miss  Alice,  Opera  Co.— Col.  T.  E. 
Snelbaker,  manager. 

Rafael  Joseffy. 

Reeve*' American  Band. 

Templeton,  Miss  Fay,  Star  Comic  Opera 
Co'— Jno.  Templeton,  manager. 

Theo,  Maurice.— Robert  Grau. 

Thompson's  Opera  Co  — W.  A .  Thompson, 
manager;  H.  C.  Smart,  business  manager. 

Wilbur  Opera  Co. — T.  II.  Mann,  business 
manager. 

VARIETY  AND  SPECIALTY. 

Adamless  Eden  Co.  No.  1-M.B.  Leavitt, 
manager. 

Adamless  Eden  Co.,  No.  2. 

Baylis  and  Kennedy,  'Bright  Lights"— Joe 
Bayl  is,  manager. 

Big  Four  Co. 

Davene- Austin  Allied  Attractions  -J.  C. 
Patrick,  manager. 

Electric  Flashes  of  Fun. 

Fanny  Herring. 

Gibler  Bros.'  Show. 

Hallen  &Hart  Co  —Fred  Hallen,  manager. 

Howard  Athenaeum  Co.— Wm.  Harris,  ocan- 
ager. 

Joyce -Carro' 1-Crowley. 

Kernell's  New  Enterprise  Co.— H.  W.  Wil- 
liams, manager. 

Leavitt's  All-Star  Specialty  Co. 

Montague's  "Dude"'  Co. 

Murphy  &  Mack  Comedy  Co.— Mark  L. 
Town-end,  manager. 

Tony  Pastor  Co.— Tony  Pastor,  manager. 

Rentfrow's  Jolly  Pathfinders  -  J.  H.  Rent- 
frow.  manager. 

Rentz-Santley. 

Rich  &  Harris  Co. 

Pat  Roouey  Co. 

Siddons'  Mastodons.— Wm.  Arnold,  man- 
ager. 

Stanley's  Mastodons. 


Sullivan's  Female  Mastodons. 
Agnes  Wallace-Villa.— Sam.  B.  Villa,  man- 
ager. 
Wells  &  Castelotti's. 

"  Zozo,  the  Magic  Qneen  "  Co.— C.  R.  Gard- 
ner, manager. 

MINSTREL. 

Baird's.— J.  W.  Baird.  manager. 

Barlow-Wilson.— Harry  J.  Clapham,  man- 
ager. 

Carpenter's. 
•  Calender's  Colored  Minstrels. 

Fulton's  Juvenile  Creoles.— Herman  F. 
Greundler,  manager. 

Haverly's  Mastodons.— Kit  Clarke,  mana- 
ger. 

Heywood's  Mastodon's,  P.  W.  Heywood, 
manager. 

Hi  Henry's. — Hi  Henry,  manager. 

Hills,  Rice  &  Barton. 

Hyde  &  Behmau's— Richard  Hyde,  mana- 
ger. 

Original  New  Orleans— C.  C.  Pearl,  mana- 
ger. 

San  Francisco— Billy  Birch,  manager. 

Skiff,  Gaylord  &  Hicks-John  C.  HicksT 
manager. 

Star  Minstrel  and  Specialty  Co.— Wm.  H. 
Sheriden,  manager. 

Thatcher.  Primrose  &  West-Geo.  T.  Clap- 
ham,  manager. 

Wagner's,  Cal— Cal  Wagner,  manager. 

Wilber  &  Ryan's  -A.  R.  Wilber,  manager. 

MISCELLANEOUS. 

Bartholomew's  Equine  Paradox —John 
Mishler,  manager. 

Blitz's  Show. 

Prof  Cromwell's  Illustrated  Art  Lectures. 

Miaco  "Humpty  Dumpty''  Co.— Alfred  F, 
Miaco,  manager. 

Tony  Denier's  "Humpty  Dumpty"    Co.— 
i  Geo.  S.  Sidney,  manager. 
I     Lovenbnrg,  "Bell  Ringers." 

O'Connor,  James  Owen. 

Wilmot  Double  Riders. 


Routes  of  Harry  Miner's  Specialty  Company. 


SEASON  OF  1879-1880. 


is79. 

September   1,  Newark,  N.  J. 
September   2,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 
September   3,  Newbnrg.  N.  Y. 
September   4,  Kingston,  N   Y. 
September   5,  Poughkeepsie,  X.  Y. 
September   6,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
September   9,  Troy,  N.  Y. 
September  10,  Cohoes,  N.  Y. 
September  11,  ScheDectady,  N.  Y. 
September  12,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 
September  13,  Oswego,  N.  Y. 
September  14,  Utica,  N.  Y. 
September  16,  Auburn,  N.  ?. 
September  17,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
September  18,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
September  19,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
September  20,  Buffalo,  N.  V. 
September  21,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
September  22,  Dunkirk,  N,  Y, 
September  23,  Erie,  Pa. 
September  24,  Sharon,  Pa. 
September  25,  Newcastle,  Pa. 
September  26,  Youngstown,  O. 
September  27,  Cleveland,  O. 
September  29,  Cleveland,  O. 
September  30,  Sandusky,  O. 
October   1,  Toledo,  O. 
October   2,  Ann  Arbor,  Mich. 
October   3,  Detroit,  Mich. 
October  4,  Detroit,  Mich. 
October   6,  Port  Huron,  Mich. 
October   7,  Bay  City,  Mich. 
October  8,  East  Saginaw,  Mich. 
October   9,  Lansing,  Mich. 
October  10,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
October  11,  Jackson,  Mich. 
October  13,  Chicago,  111. 
October  14,  Chicago,  HI. 
October  15,  Chicago,  111. 
October  16,  Chicago,  III. 
October  17,  Chicago.  111. 
October  18,  Chicago,  111. 
October  19,  Chicago,  111. 
October  20,  Racine,  Wis. 
October  21.  Janesville,  Wis. 
October 22,  Madison,  Wis. 
October  23,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 
October  24,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 
October  25,  Milwaukee.  Wis. 
October  27,  Joliet,  111. 


October  28,  Blomington,  111. 
October  29,  Peoria,  111 . 
October  30,  Jacksonville,  111. 
October  31,  Springfield,  111. 
November    1,  Decatur,  111. 
November*  2,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
November    3,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
November    4,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
November    5,  St.  Louis  Mo. 
November    6,  St.  Loir's,  Mo. 
November    7,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
November    8,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
November  10,  Terre  Haute,  Ind. 
November  11,  Terre  Haute,  Ind. 
November  12,  Evansvlle,  Ind. 
November  13,  Louisville,  Ky. 
November  14,  Louisville,  Ky. 
November  15,  Louisville,  Ky. 
November  17;  Cincinnati,  O. 
November  18,  Cincinnati,  O. 
November  19,  Cincinnati,  O. 
November  20,  Cincinnati,  O. 
November  21,  Cincinnati,  O. 
November  22,  C  incinnati,  O. 
November  23,  Cincinnati,  O. 
November  24,  Dayton.  O. 
November  25,  Springfield.  O. 
November  26,  Columbus,  O. 
November  27,  Colua.bus,  O. 
November  28,  Newark,  O. 
November  29,  Zanesville,  O. 
December     1,  Steubenville,  O. 
December    2,  Wheeling,  W.  Va. 
December    3,  Wheeling,  W.  Va. 
December    4,  Pittsbhrgb,Pa. 
December    5,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
December    6,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
December    8,  Johnstown,  Pa. 
December    9,  Altoona,  Pa. 
December  10,  Lock  Haven,  Pa. 
December  11,  Williamsport,  Pa. 
December  12,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
December  !3,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
December  15,  Lancaster,  Pa. 
December  16,  Reading,  Pa. 
December  17,  Pottsville,  Pa. 
December  18,  Mauch  Chunk,  Pa. 
December  19,  Pittston,  Pa. 
December  20,  Scranton,  Pa. 
December  22,  Wilkesbarre.  Pa. 
December  23,  AUentown,  Pa. 


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December   24,  South  Bethlehem.  Pa. 
December  25,  Easton,  Pa. 
December  26,  New  Brunswick,  Pa. 
December  27,  Trenton,  N.  J. 
December  29,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
December  30,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Decembers),  Philadelphia, Pa. 

1880. 

January    1,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
January   2,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
January    3,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
January   5,  Stamford,  Conn. 
January   6,  South  Norwalk,  Conn. 
January   7,  Daubury,  Conn. 
January   8,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 
January   9,  Waterbury,  Conn. 
January  10,  New  Haven,  Conn. 
January  12,  Middletown,  Conn. 
January  13,  Hartford,  Conn. 
January  14,  Willimaatic,  Conn. 
January  15,  Norwich,  Conn. 
January  16,  Providence,  Conn. 
January  17,  Providence,  Conn. 
January  19,  Newport.  R.  I. 
January  20,  New  Bedford,  Mass. 
January  21,  Taunton,  Mass. 
January  23,  Brockton,  Mass. 
January  23,  Chelsea,  Mass. 
January  2J,  Lynn,  Mass. 
January  26,  Salem,  Mass. 
January  27,  Gloucester,  Mass. 
January  28,  Amesbury,  Mass. 
January  29,  Portsmouth,  N.  H. 
January  SO,  Biddeford.  JIo. 
January  31.  Portland,  Me. 
February    2,  Bath,  Me. 
February   3,  Gardiner,  Me. 
February   4.  Augusta,'  Me. 
February   5,  Bangor,  Me. 
February    6,  Bangor,  Me. 
February   7.  Bangor,  Me. 
February   9,  Lewiston,  Me. 
February  10,  Portland,  Me. 
February  11,  Manchester,  N.  H. 
February  12,  Concord,  N.  H. 
February  13,  Manchester,  N.  H. 
February  14,  Haverhill,  Mass. 
February  16,  Lawrence,  Mass. 
February  17,  Lowell,  Mass. 
February  18,  Worcester,  Mas?. 
February  19,  Hoi  yoke,  Mass. 
February  20,  Springfield,  Mass. 
February  21,  Pittsfleld,  Mas?. 
February  23,  North  Adams,  Mass. 
February  24,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
February  25,  Binghamton,  N.  Y. 
February  26,  Owego,  N.  Y. 
February  27,  Ithaca,  N.  Y. 
February  28,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 
March    1,  Port  Jervis,  N.  Y. 
March   2,  Middletown.  N.  Y. 


March   3,  Paterson,  N.  J. 

March    4,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

March    5,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

March    6,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

March    8,  PhiladJphia,  PH. 

March    9,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

March  10,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

March  11,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

March  12,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

March  13,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

March  15,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

March  16,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

March  17,  Brooklyn,  X.  Y. 

March  18,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

March  19.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
i  March  20,  Brooklyn,  X.  Y. 

March  22,  Williamsburg,  N.Y. 

March  23,  Williamsbnrg,  N.  Y. 

March  24,  Williamsburg,  N.  Y. 

March  25,  Williamsburg,  N.  Y. 
;  March  26,  Williamsburg,  N.  Y. 
,  March  27,  Williamsburg,  N.  Y. 

March  29,  Newark,  N.  J. 

March  30,  Yonkers,  N.Y. 

March  31,  Poughkeepsie,N.  Y. 

April    1,  Kingston,  N.  Y. 

April    3,  Troy,  N.  Y. 

April    4,  Syracuse.  N.  Y. 

April   5.  Oswego,  N.  Y . 

April    6,  Watertown,  N.  Y. 

April    7,  Koine,  N.  Y. 

April    8,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

April    9,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

April  10,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

April  12,  Dunkirk,  N.  Y. 

April  13,  Erie,  Pa. 

April  14,  Akron,  O. 

April  15,  Toledo.  O. 

April  16,  Ypsilanti,  Mich. 

April  17,  Detroit,  Mich. 

April  17,  Flint,  Mich. 

April  20,  Bay  City,  Mich. 

April  21,  East  Saginaw,  Mich. 

April  22,  Lansing,  Mich. 

April  23.  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

April  24,  Jackson,  Mich. 

April  26,  Chicago,  III. 

April  27,  Chicago,  III. 

April  28,  Chicago,  111. 

April  29,  Chicago,  111. 

April  30,  Chicago,  111. 

May    1,  Chicago,  111. 

May   2,  Chicago,  111. 

May   3,  Racine,  Wis. 

May   4,  Janesville,  Wis. 

May    5,  Madison,  Wis. 

May  6,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

May    7,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

May    8,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

Nay  10,  Joliet,  Ills 

May  11,  Bloomington.  Ills. 


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May  12,  Peoria,  Ills. 

June   7,  Springfield,  O. 

May  13,  Jacksonville,  lite. 

June   S,  Columbus,  O. 

May  14,  Springfield,  Ills. 

June   9,  Newark,  O. 

May  15,  Decatnr,  Ills. 

June  10.  Zanesville,  O. 

May  16.  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

June  11,  Steubenville.  O. 

May  17,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

June  12,  Wheeling,  W.  Va.     • 

May  18,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

June  14,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

May  19,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

June  15,  Pittsburgh.  Pa. 

May  30,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

June  16,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

May  21,  St  Louis,  My. 

June  17,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

May  22,  St.  Louis,  Mo 

June  18,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

May  24,  Terre  Haute,  Ind. 

June  19,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

May  25,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

June  21,  Johnstown,  Pa. 

May  26,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

June  22,  Altoon*,  Pa. 

May  27,  Lafayette,  Ind. 

June  23,  Reading,  Pa. 

May  28,  Logansport,  Ind. 

June  24,  Wilkesbarre,  Pa. 

May  29,  Richmond,  Ind. 

June  25,  Pittston,  Pa. 

May  31,  Cincinnati,  O. 

June  26,  Scranton,  Pa. 

June    1,  Cincinnati,  O. 

June  28,  Easton,  Pa. 

June  2,  Cincinnati,  O. 

June  29,  Trenton,  N.  J. 

June   3,  Cincinnati,  O. 

June  30,  New  Brunswick,  N.  J 

June   4,  Cincinnati,  O. 

July    1,  Elizabeth,  N.  J. 

Jane  5.  Cincinnati,  O. 

July   2  Harlem,  N.  Y- 

June  6,  Cincinnati,  O. 

July   3.  Harlem,  N.  Y. 

SEASON  OF  1880-1881. 


1880. 

August  30,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
August  31,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September    1,  New  York,  X.  Y. 
September   2,  New  York,  N   Y. 
September   3,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September   4,  New  York.  N.  Y. 
September   6,  New  York.  X.  Y. 
September   7,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September   g,  New  York,  X.  Y. 
September   9,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September  10,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September  11,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September  13,  Stamford,  Conn. 
September  14,  Danbury,  Cona. 
September  15,  S.  Norwalk,  Conn. 
September  16,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 
September  17,  Waterbury,  Conn. 
September  18,  New  Haven,  Conn. 
September  20,  Meriden,  Conn. 
September  21.  Middleton,  Conn 
September  22,  Hartford,  Conn. 
September  23,  Springfield,  Mass. 
September  24.  Worcester,  Mass. 
September  25,  Woonsocket,  R.  I. 
September  27,  Providence,  R.  I. 
September  28,  Newport,  R.  I. 
September  29,  Fall  River,  Mass. 
September  30,  New  Bedford,  Mass 
October    1,  Taunton,  Mass. 
October   2,  Brockton,  Mass. 
October  4,  Boston,  Mass. 
October   5,  Boston,  Mass. 
October   6,  Boston,  Mas?. 


October   7,  Boston,  Mas*. 
October   8,  Boston.  Mass. 
October   9,  Boston,  Mass. 
October  11,  Chelsea,  Mass. 
October  12,  Salem,  Mass. 
October  13,  Lowell,  Mass. 
October  14.  Lawrence,  Mass. 
October  15,  Haverhill,  Mass. 
October  16,  Manchester,  N.  H. 
October  18,  Rochester,  N.  H. 
October  19,  Great  Falls,  N.  H. 
October  20.  Dover,  N.  H. 
October  21,  Concord,  N.  H. 
October  22,  Nashua,  N.  H. 
October  23,  Greenfield,  Mass. 
October  25,  Northampton.  Mas*. 
October  26,  Holyoke,  Mass. 
October  27,  Westfield,  Mass. 
October  28,  Pittsfield,  Mass. 
October  29,  North  Adams,  Mass. 
October  30,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
November    1,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
November   2,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
November  3,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
November   4,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
November   5,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
November   6,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
November   8,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
November   9,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
November  10,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
November  11.  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
November  12,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
November  13,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
November  15,  Port  Huron.  Mich. 


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November  16,  Bay  City,  Mich. 
November  17,  E.  Saginaw,  Mich. 
November  18,  Jackson,  Mich. 
November  19,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
November  20,  Muekegon,  Mich. 
November  2~i,  Chicago,  111. 
November  23,  Chicago,  111. 
November  24,  Chicago,  111. 
November  25,  Chicago,  111. 
November  26,  Chicago,  111. 
November  27,  Chicago,  111. 
November 28,  Chicago,  111. 
November  29,  Cincinnati,  O. 
November  30,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December   1,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December   2,  Cincinnati,  O- 
December   3,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December   4,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December   5,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December   6.  Troy,  O. 
December    7,  Dayton,  O. 
December   8,  Hamilton,  O. 
December   9,  New  Albany,  Ind. 
December  10,  Louisville,  Ky. 
December  11,  Louisville,  Ky. 
December  13,  Evansville,  Ind. 
December  14,  Evansville,  Ind. 
December  15,  Henderson,  Ky. 
December  16,  Hoppinsville,  Ky. 
December  17,  Nashville,  Tenn. 
December  18,  Nashville,  Tenn. 
December  20,  Selma,  Ala. 
December  21,  Montgomery,  Ala. 
December  22,  Columbus,  Ga, 
December  23,  Opelika,  Ala. 
December  25,  Atlanta,  Ga. 
December  25,  Atlanta,  Ga. 
December  27,  Athens,  Ga. 
December  28,  Augusta,  Ga. 
December  29,  Augusta,  Ga. 
December  30,  Macon,  Ga. 
December  31,  Savannah,  Ga. 

1881 

January   I,  Savannah,  Ga. 
January   3,  Charleston,  S.  C. 
January  4,  Charleston,  S.  C. 
January   5,  Columbia,  S.  C. 
January   6,  Charlotte,  N.  C. 
January   7,  Danville,  Va. 
January   8,  Lynchburg,  Va. 
January  10,  Petersburg,  Va. 
January  11,  Richmond,  Va. 
January  12,  Richmond,  Va. 
January  13,  Portsmouth,  Va. 
January  14,  Norfolk,  Va. 
January  15,  Norfolk,  Va. 
January  17,  Washington,  D.  C. 
January  18,  Washington,  D.  C. 
January  19,  Washington,  D.  C. 
January  20,  Washington,  D.  C. 
January  21,  Washington,  D.  C. 


January  22,  Washington,  D.  C. 
January  24,  Baltimore,  Md. 
January  25,  Baltimore,  Mel. 
January  26,  Baltimore,  Md. 
January  27,  Baltimore,  Md. 
January  28,  Baltimore,  Md. 
January  29,  Baltimore,  Md. 
January  31,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
February    1,  Philadelphia.  Pa. 
February  2,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
February   3,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
February   4,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Febiuary   5,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
February   7,  Columbia,  Pa. 
February   8,  Lancaster,  Pa. 
February   9,  Reading,  Pa. 
February  10,  Pittston,  Pa. 
February  11,  Scranton,  Pa. 
February  12,  Wilkesbarre,  Pa. 
February  14,  Easton,  Pa. 
February  15,  Trenton,  N.  J. 
February  16,  New  Brunswick,  N.  J  . 
February  17,  Newark,  N.  J. 
February  18,  Paterson,  N.  J. 
February  19,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 
February  21,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
February  22,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
February  23,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
February  24,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
February  25,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y, 
February  26,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
February  28,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 
March   1,  Kingston,  N.  Y. 
March   2,  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y. 
March   3,  Hudson,  N.  Y. 
March   4,  Albany,  N.  Y. 
March    5,  Troy,  N.  Y. 
March   7,  Utica,  N.  Y. 
March   8,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 
March   9,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 
March  10.  Rochester,  N.  Y. 
March  11,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
March  12,  Buffalo,  N.Y. 
March  14,  Bradford,  Pa. 
March  15,  Erie,  Pa. 
March  16.  Titusville,  Pa. 
March  17,  Oil  City,  Pa. 
March  18,  Meadville,  Pa. 
March  19,  Sharon,  Pa. 
March 21,  Youngetown,  O. 
March  22,  Canton,  O. 
March  23,  Massillon,  O. 
March  24,  Cleveland,  O. 
Mareh25,  Cleveland,  O. 
March  x6,  Cleveland,  O. 
March  28,  Akron,  O. 
March  £9,  Akron,  O. 
March  30,  Urbanna,  O. 
March  31,  Richmond,  Ind. 
April    1,  Kokomo,  Ind. 
April    2,  Indianapolis,  Ir:d. 


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April   4,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

April  28,  Circleville,O. 

April   5,  St.  Louie,  Mo. 

April  29,  Zanesville,  O. 

April    6,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

April  30,  Wheeling,  W.  Va. 

April    7,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

May   2,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

April    8,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

May   3,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

April    9.  St  Louis,  Mo. 

May   4,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

April  11,  Springfield,  Ills. 

May   5,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

April  12,  Quincy,  Ills. 

May   6,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

April  13,  Keokuk,  Iowa. 

May   7,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

April  14,  Keokuk,  Iowa. 

May  9,  New  Castle,  Pa. 

April  15,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

May  10,  Oil  City,  Pa. 

April  16,  Rock  Island,  Ills. 

May  11,  Jamestown,  N.  Y. 

April  18,  Peoria,  Ills. 

May  12,  Bradford,  Pa. 

April  19,  Bloomington,  Ills. 

May  13,  Duke's  Centre,  Pa. 

April  20,  Danville,  Ills. 

May  14.  Clean,  N.  Y. 

April  21,  Lafayette,  Ind. 

May  16,  Hornellsville.  N.  Y. 

April  22,  Logansport,  lud. 

May  17,  Corning,  N.  Y. 

April  23,  Logansport,  Ind. 

May  18,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 

April  C5,  Fort  Wayne,  Ind. 

May  19,  Binghamton,  N.  Y. 

April  26,  Columbus,  O. 

May  20,  Troy,  N.  Y. 

April  27,  Chillicothe,  O  .                                       |  May  21,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

SEASON  OF  1881-1882. 


1881 

August  22,  Boston,  Mass. 
August  23,  Boston,  Mass. 
August  24,  Boston,  Mass, 
August  25,  Boston,  Mass. 
August  26,  Boston,  Mass. 
August  27.  Boston,  Mass. 
August  29,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
August  30,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
August  31,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September    1,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September   2,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
September  3,  New  York,  N.  Y 
September   5,  Harlem,  N.  Y. 
September   6,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 
September   7,  Rondout,  N.  Y. 
September   8.  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y. 
September   9,  Albany.  N,  Y. 
September  10,  Troy,  N.  Y. 
September  12,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 
September  13,  Oswego,  N.  Y. 
September  14,  Utica,  N.  Y. 
September  15,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 
September  16,  Rochester.  N.  Y. 
September  17,  Rochester  N.  Y. 
September  19,  Penn  Yan,  N.  Y. 
September  20,  Canandaigua,  N.  Y. 
September  21,  Bataiva,  N.  Y. 
September  22,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
September  23,  Buffalo,  N.  Y, 
September  24,  Buffalo,  N.  Y, 
September  26,  Hornellsville,  N.  Y. 
September  27,  Salamanca,  N.  Y. 
September  28,  Olean,  N.  Y. 
September  29,  Duke's  Centre,  Penn. 
September  30,  Bradford,  Pa. 


October   1,  Bradford,  Pa. 
October    3,  Dunkirk,  N.  Y. 
October   4,  Erie,  Pa. 
October   5,  Corry,  Pa. 
October   6,  Titusville,  Pa. 
October   7,  Oil  City,  Pa. 
October   8,  Franklin,  Pa. 
October  10,  New  Castle,  Pa. 
October  11,  Sharon,  Pa. 
October  12,  Youngstown,  O. 
October  13,  Akron,  O. 
October  14,  Canton,  O. 
Cctober  15,  Sandusky,  O. 
October  17,  Toledo,  O. 
October  18,  Detroit.  Mich. 
October  19,  Ypsilanti,  Mich. 
October  20,  Ann  Arbor,  Mich. 
October  21,  Jackson,  Mich. 
October  22,  Battle  Creek,  Mich. 
October  24,  Flint,  Mich. 
October  25,  Bay  City. 
October  26,  E.  Saginaw,  Mich. 
October  27,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
October  28,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 
October  29,  Muskegon,  Mich. 
October  31,  Chicago,  111. 
November   I ,  Chicago,  111. 
November   2,  Chicago.  HI. 
November  3,  Chicago,  111 
November  4,  Chicago,  III. 
November  5,  Chicago,  El. 
November   6,  Chicago.  111. 
November  7,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 
November  8,  M  ilwaukee,  Wis. 
November  9,  W  ilwaukee,  Wic. 
November  10,  McGregor.  la. 


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November  11,  Dubnqne,  la. 
November  12,  Davenport,  la. 
November  14,  Rock  Island,  111. 
November  15,  Ottawa,  111. 
November  16,  Joliet,  111. 
November  17,  Bloomington,  111. 
November  18,  Decatnr,  1 1  . 
November  19,  Springfield,  III . 
November  21,  Jacksonville,  111. 
November  22,  Peoria,  111. 
Navember  23,  Galesburg,  111. 
November  24,  Burlington,  la. 
November  25.  Keokuk.  la. 
November  26,  Quincy,  111, 
November  27,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
November  28,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
November  29,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
November  cO,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
December    1,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 
December   2,  St.  Louie,  Mo. 
December   3,  St,  Louis,  Mo. 
December   5,  Louisville,  Ky. 
December   6,  Louisville,  Ky. 
December   7,  Louisville,  Ky. 
December   8,  Louisvile,  Ky. 
December   9,  Louisville,  Ky. 
December  10,  Louisville,  Ky . 
December  11,  Louisville,  Ky. 
December  13,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 
December  13,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 
December  14,  Terre  Haute,  Ind. 
December  15,  Evansville,  Ind. 
December  16,  Vincennes,  Ind. 
December  17,  Crawfordsville,  Ind. 
December  19,  Lafayette,  Ind. 
December  20,  Logansport,  Ind. 
December  21,  South  Bend,  Ind. 
December  22,  Fort  Wayne,  Ind. 
December  23,  Kichmond,  Ind. 
December  24,  Hamilton,  O. 
December  26,  Cincinnati.  O. 
December  27,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December  28,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December  29,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December  30,  Cincinnati,  O. 
December  31,  Cincinnati,  O. 

1882. 

January    2,  Dayton,  O. 
January   3,  Xenia,  O. 
January   4,  Chillicothe,  O. 
January   5,  Columbus,  O. 
January.  0,  Columbus,  O. 
January   7,  Springfield,  O. 
January   9,  Mt.  Vernon,  O. 
January  10,  Newark,  O. 
January  11,  Zanesville,  O. 
January  12,  Steubenville,  O. 
January  13,  Wheeling,  W.  Va. 
January  14,  Wheeling,  W.  Va. 
January  16,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
January  17,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
January  18,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
January  19,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
January  20,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 
January  21.  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 


January  23,  Cumberland,  Md. 
January  24,  Hagerstown,  Md. 
January  25,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 
January  26,  Reading,  Pa. 
January  27,  Lancaster,  Pa. 
January  23,  Columbia,  Pa. 
January  30,  Baltimore,  Md. 
January  31,  Baltimore,  Md. 
February    1,  Baltimore,  Md. 
February    2,  Baltimore,  Md. 
February   3,  Baltimore,  Md 
February    4,  Baltimore,  Md. 
February   6,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
February    7,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Febauary   8,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
February    9,  Philadelphia,  Fa. 
February  10,  Philadelphia.  Pa. 
February  11,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
February  13,  Trenton,  N.  J. 
February  14,  New  Brunswick,  N.  J. 
February  15,  Easton,  Pa. 
February  16,  S.  Bethlehem,  Pa. 
February  17,  Wilkesbarre,  Pa. 
February  18,  Scranton,  Pa. 
February  20,  Binghamton,  N.  Y. 
February  21,  Hornellsville,  N.  Y. 
February  22,  Corning,  N.  Y. 
February  23,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 
February  24,  Ithaca,  N.  Y. 
February  25,  Owego,  N.  Y. 
February  27,  Port  Jervis,  N.  Y. 
February  28,  Middletown,  N.  Y. 
March    1,  Paterson,  N.  J. 
March    2,  Newark,  N.  J. 
March   3,  Newark,  N.  J. 
March    4,  Newark,  N.  J. 
March   6,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
March   7,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
March    8,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
March    9,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
March  10,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
March  11,  Brooklyn.  X.  Y. 
March  13,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
March  14,  New  York.  N.  Y. 
March  15,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
March  16,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
March  17,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
:  March  18,  NewYoik,  N.  Y. 
1  March  20,  Stamford,  Conn . 
March  21,  Danbury.  Conn. 
March  22,  S.  Norwalk,  i'onn. 
March  23,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 
March  24,  Waterbury.  Conn. 
March  25.  New  Haven,  Conn. 
March  27^  Middletown,  Conn. 
March  J8,  Hartford,  Conn 
March  29.  Springfield,  M 
March  30,  Worcester,  v  a?c. 
March  31,  Woonsocket,  R.  I. 
April   3,  New  York.  X.  Y. 
April    4,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
April    5,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
April    6,  New  York,  N.  Y. 
April    7.  New  York,  X.  Y. 
April    8.  Xew  York.  N  Y. 


TABLE  OF  DISTANCES. 


868 


Time  Differences,  Population,  Air-Line  and 

Railroad  Distances  from  New  York 

to  Fifty  Cities. 


CITIES. 


Albany N.  Y. 

Atlanta Ga. 

Augusta •  Ga. 

Baltimore Md. 

Bangor Me . 

Boston Mass. 

Brooklyn N.  Y. 

Buffalo N.  Y. 

Burlington Vt. 

Charleston S.  C. 

Chicago 111. 

Cincinnati O. 

Cleveland O. 

Columbus O. 

Concord N.  H. 

Denver Col. 

Detroit Mich. 

Dubuque Iowa. 

Galveston Tex. 

Hannibal Mo. 

Hartford Conn. 

Indianapolis Ind. 

Kansas  City Mo. 

Little  Hock Ark. 

Louisville Ky. 

Memphis  Tern. 

Milwaukee Wis. 

Minneapolis Minn. 

Mobile Ala. 

Nashville Tenn. 

New  Haven Conn 

New  Orleans La. 

New  York N.  Y. 

Omaha Neb. 

Pensacola Fla. 

Philadelphia Penn. 

Pittsburg Penn. 

Portland Me. 

Providence R  I. 

Quincy 111. 

Richmond Va. 

St.  Joseph Mo. 

St.  Louis Mo. 

St.  Paul Minn. 

Salt  Lake  City Utah. 

San  Francisco Gal. 

Savannah Ga. 

Terre  Haute Ind. 

Vicksburg Miss 

Washington . .  B.C. 

Wilmington N.  C. 


STATES. 


TIMB  AT 

12  O'CLOCK  IN 

NEW  YORK.  . 


12.01  P.  M. 
11.18  A.  M. 
11.27  A.  M. 
11.50  A  M. 
1221  P.  M. 
12.12  P  M. 
12.00  M. 
11.40A.M. 
12.03  P.  M. 
11.31A.M. 

11.05  A.  M. 
11.18A.M. 
11.29A.M. 

11  24  A.  M. 
12.10  P.  M. 

9.56A.M. 
11.24  A.  M. 
10.53  A.  M. 

10.37  A.  M. 
1055  A.  M. 
12.05P.M. 
11.12A.M. 
TO  37  A.  M. 
10.47  A.  M. 
11.14A.M. 
10. 56  A  M. 
11.04A.M. 
10.43  A.  M 
1104  A.  M. 
1109A.M. 
1204  P.M. 

10  56  A  M. 
12.00    M 
10.32A.M. 
11.07  A.M. 
11.55  A.M. 
11.36A.M. 
13.15  P  M. 

12  10  P.  M. 
10.55  A.  M. 

11  4(i  A.  M. 
10.38A.M. 
10.55  A  M. 

10.38  A.  M. 
9.28  A.  M 
8.46A.M. 

11.32A.M. 

11.06  A.  M. 
10  53  A.  M. 
114S  A.  M. 
11.46A.M. 


POPULATION. 
1884. 


100.000 

50,000 

35,000 

400,000 

20,000 

400,000 

700.00J 

250  000 

15,000 

58000 

650,000 

300,000 

220(00 

70,000 

15,000 

50,000 

165,00.) 

30,000 

30,000 

12,000 

42,000 

103,000 

100,000 

30,000 

140,000 

34,000 

152000 

100,000 

40,000 

45,000 

70,000 

300,000 

1,300,000 

60,000 

7,000 

900,000 

200,000 

24,000 

126.000 

42,000 

80,000 

50,000 

500000 

100.000 

25,000 

350,000 

40000 

30.000 

16,000 

200,000 

50,000 


AIK-LINK    RAILH'D 

DISTANCE  DISTANOB 

FROM          PROM 

N.  Y.    i    N.  Y. 


MILKS 

136 
725 
630 
155 
386 
165 

295 
270 
600 
700 
545 
390 
440 
225 

1,700 
480 
885 

1,370 
690 
105 
625 

1,060 

1,040 
625 
925 
720 

1,021 

1,000 
730 
66 

1,120 

1,135 
985 
65 
300 
265 
155 
890 
270 

1,060 
840 
993 

1,994 

2,600 
680 
700 

1,055 
190 
490 


MILES. 


DISTANCES  AROUND  THE  WORLD. 


New  York  to  San  Francisco . . .  miles,  3,450 

San  Francisco  to  Yokohama 4,764 

Yokohama  to  Hong  Kong 1.620 

Hong  Kong  to  Singapore 1,150 

Singapore  to  Calcutta 1,200 

Calcutta  to  Bombay 1,409 

Bombay  to  Aden 1,664 

Total 


Aden  to  Suez mile*, 

Suez  to  Alexandria 

Alexandria  to  Marseilles 

Marseilles  to  Parit< 

Paris  to  London 

London  to  Liverpool 

Liverpool  to  New  York 


1,308 
!250 

1,300 
586 
316 
205 

3,000 


22.172 


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HARRY  MINER'S  AMERICAN  DRAMATIC  DIRECTORY. 


ATLANTIC    COAST    LINE. 

Fast   Mail    Route   to   New    Orleans    Exposition. 

Also  to  CHARLESTON,   AIKEN,   SAVANNAH, 
JA  CKSON  VILLE. 

VIA 
Washington, 

Richmond 
and 
Wilmington, 

TO 
FLORIDA, 

NEW 

ORLEANS, 

TEXAS. 

42  Hours   BOSTON 

to 

JACKSONVILLE. 
44J4  Hours 

WASHINGTON 

to 
NEW   ORLEANS. 

In  connection  also  with  THE   BAY   LINE, 

The  Old  Established  Route  via  BALTIMORE,  OLD  POINT  COMFORT  AND  NORFOLK 

AND  PORTSMOUTH,  VA. 

Leaving  New  York  at  340  P.  M.,  via  Pennsylvania  R.R.,  with  comfortable  night's  rest  on 

Chesapeake  Bay. 


MEXICO 


E  MAP  OF  THE 

ATLANTIC 
COASTLINE 

FAST  MAIL,  ROUTE 

BAY°LINE. 


Pullman  Sleeping  Cars  Boston  to   Washington,  in   connection  with 

Sleeper  Washington  to  New  Orleans,  Pullman  Buffet  Cars 

New   York   to     Jacksonville,   and    Pullman    Sleeper 

Savannah   to    New    Orleans   via  Pensacola. 


Tickets,  Time  Tables  and  Sleeper  Car  Reservations  at 


228  Washington  St.,  Boston. 

229  Broadway,  New  York. 

6  North  Fourth  St.,  Philadelphia. 


9  German  St.,  Baltimore. 

511   Penn.  Ave.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

All  Eastern  Offices  Penn.  R.R. 


SOL.  HAAS,  Traffic  Manager,  Richmond,  Va. 

T.  M.  EMERSON,  Gen.  Pass.  Agent,  Wilmington,  N.  C. 
H.  P.  CLARK,  G.  E.  P.  A.,  J.  H.  WHITE,  East.  P.  A.,  229  Broadway,  N.  Y. 


I  N  DEX. 


Page 

Preface 3 

Route  Around  the  World 5 

PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY 7 

Actors  and  Actresses ~ 

Managers,  Agents,  etc 61 

Dramatic  Authors,  Adapters,  etc    69 

Musical  Directors,  Composers,  etc 71 

Dramatic  Agents 73 

Scenic  Artists 73 

THEATRE  DIRECTORY 75 

Alabama 75 

Arkansas 77 

California 76 

Connecticut 82 

Colorado 90 

Delaware 93 

District  of  Columbia 93 

Florida 94 

Georgia 95 

Illinois 99 

Indiana  124 

Iowa 137 

Kansas  153 

Kentucky 161 

Louisana 166 

Maine 168 

Maryland 172 

Massachusetts    174 

Michigan 189 

M  innesota  204 

Mississippi 201 

Missouri  . .  . .  213 


Page 

Nebraska 222 

Nevada 227 

New  Hampshire 227 

New  Jersey 231 

New  York 237 

North  Caj-olina 263 

Ohio 265 

Oregon    335 

Pennsylvania 286 

Rhode  Island 306 

South  Carolina 309 

Tennessee . .  311 


Texas  315 

Vermont 322 

Virginia 325 

West  Virginia 327 

Wisconsin 328 

Arizona  Ter 338 

Dakota  Ter 338 

Idaho  Ter 339 

Montana  Ter 339 

New  Mexico  Ter ...   340 

Utah  Ter 341 

Washington  Ter 348 

Wyoming  Ter 342 

Canada 343 

Mexico 350 

Dramatic  Critics 351 

List  of  Combinations 353 

Routes  of  Miner's  Specialty  Co 857 

Distance  Table ...  363 


INDEX  TO  ADVERTISEMENTS. 


Page 

Adams  &  Higbee,  Circuit  Man 42 

Addis  on,  Miss  Fanny,  prof 42 

Albany  Calcium  Light  Co 42 

Am.  Wig  Manf .  Co.,  New  York 110 

Anna  Hotel,  Chicago,  111 324 

Atlantic  Coast  Line 208.  364 

Bandit  King  Co 230 

Barrows,  James  O.,  prof 92 

Behning  Pianos 212 

Berteling.  T.  &  Co.,  musical  insts 22S 

Bishop,  C    B,  comedian 138 

Blake  Opera  House,  Bacine.  Wis 320 

Booth,  Samuel  &  Co.,  circus  and  theatri- 
cal printing  and  engraving.  N.  Y —  324 

Boyd,  Miss  Nellie,  Co 234 

Breslaner,  M..  bill  poster 42 

Breslauer  &  Lawler,  bill  posters 42 

Brooks  &  Dickeou,  managers 26fi 

Burgess,  Neil,  "Vim"  Co  36 

Burlington  Route 202 

Calhoun  Printing  Co.,  Hartford,  Conn....  250 

Cameron,  show    printer 160 

Chicago  Opera  House 240 

Chicke-ing  &  Sons,  pianos 146 

City  Hotel,  Providence.  R.  I  06 

Cobb,  Oscar,  architect 20 

Cobb  &  Co.,  cal.  light? 20 

Composite  Iron  Works,  opera  chairs  ..   ..  300 

Conyers.  John  G.,  prof 68 

"Crimes  of  London"  Co 154 

Cuddy,  James,  Phelan  dram,  agt 96 

Darrow's  Hotel,  New  York 108 

Demarest,  C.  B.,  &  Co.,  opera  chairs,  122,  308 

Dorian,  Alf  ,  prof 74 

Drew,  Maurice  G.,  prof, 80 

Dunwick,  Fred.  A.  J..  aet 52 

Eichner,  R.   H.,  &  Co.,   theatrical  litho- 
graphers   42 

Elli-  II   Wayne,  dramatist 128 


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Erie  Railway 148 

Fay  Templeton  Opera  Co 2S 

Feeley.  Al.  K..  stage  manager 9« 

Fraizer  Express 42 

Frank  Joseph,  general  manager 104 

Frawley,  T.  D..  prof 28 

Freund's  Weekly lt>4,  282 

Frisco  Opera  House.  North  Spring-field. 

Mo 304 

Fulton's  Juvenile  Creole  Minstrels 3-> 

Gambler,  Marc,  photo 112 

Garland  Opera  House.  Waco,  Tex 314 

Gem  Opera  House,  Washington.  D.  C 74 

Gilfether,  D  ,  prof -,'4 

;  Gillmore,  J.  C.  &  Co.,  trunks,  New  York.  144 
;  Gilmartiu,  Mme.  &  Co..  theatrical  dress- 
makers, New  York 330 

Globe  Printing  House 180 

Frink's  Theatre  Light,  New  York 116 

Halstead,  E.  S  .  prof 24 

Hamilton.  C.  M..  bill  poster. 4',' 

Hanley's,  M.  W,  Co 304 

Harwood  Manf.  Co.,  opera  chairs 324 

Haven,  H.  H.,  am.  man 52 

Hotel,  Palace.  Springfield,  III 52 

Hotel,  Palace,  Springfield.  Ill itr, 

Hotel,  Delraonico.  Kansas  City.  Mo :«<) 

I.C.CorsetCo 52 

International  Hotel.  Boston.  Mas? <i>; 

Jennings.  John  W.,  prof 104 

Koevoets,  H.  &  C..  engravers.  New  York.  250 

Lake  Shore  Hotel,  Cleveland.  O .V.' 

Lannon's  Opera  House,  Alexandria.  Va..  74 

Lennox.  Geo.  H.,  Agt 52 

Leo,  Frank,  prof 24 

Manhattan  Safe  Deposit  Co 64 

Mansfield  Opera  House,  Springfield.  Mo. .  304 

McAuley,  B.,  Co 4S 

McCready,  Wm  .  prof J4 


INDEX  TO  ADVERTISEMENTS. 


367 


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McGibeny,  "Family  Concert"  Co  32 

McLewee,    F.,    illuminated    signs,    New- 
York 132 

Metropolitan  Job  Office 186' 

Mills,  Chae.  E.,  scenic  artist T4 

Moore,  Miss  Bella,  prof 16 

Moreno  &  Lopez,  photo , . . .  234  : 

National    Gas   Savin:;    Co.,   inside  front 

cover. 
New  Capital  Theatre,  Little  Rock,  Ark. . .  202 

News  Letter 170,  288 

New  York  Clipper 176,  276 

New  York  Mirror 196,  292 

Nicol,  Jos.  E.,  musical  director 96 

Oliver,  Harry,  Agent 96 

Opera  House,  St.  Catherines,  Ont 100 

Opera  House,  Cleveland,  O 74 

Osborne,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Henry 68 

Ozark  Hotel,  N.  Springfield,  Mo 304 

Perlet,  Herman  H.,  mus.  dh.  and  comp. . .'  272 

Pigott,J.  W.,prof  112 

Pitkin  &  Vaughan  Co.,  theatrical  printers, 

Chicago 256 

Pitt,  H.  M,  prof 92 

Purdie  Francis  B.,  manager 80 

Queen  City  Hotel,  Cincinnati,  0 330 

Reed,  Roland,  Co 64 

Richardson,  Mrs.  H.  A,  theatrical  copyist.  52 
ftobbins'  Opera  House,  Shenandoah,  Pa. .  74 
Kock  Island  Route.  .  . .  £60 


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Rockville  Opera  House,  RockvMle,  Ind.. .    74 
Rolff,  W.,  th.  and  op.  shoes,  Brooklyn. . .  272 

Samuel  French  &  Son,  dram,  pub 88 

Siebert,  Henry  &  Bro.,  lithographers.  New 

York 132 

Sohmer  Piano  Co.,  inside  back  cover. 

Standish  Hotel,  Detroit,  'Mich 244 

Stanton,  Miss  Mabel,  prof 24 

St.  James  Hotel,  St  Louis,  Mo 58 

St.  John's  Hotel,  Buffalo,  N.  Y 108 

St.  Nicholas  Hotel,  Cumberland,  Md 244 

Stratton.  John  F..  mus.  insts  ...  .20 


Strobridge  Lithograph  Co 12 

Static,  J.  G.,  Co 298 

Substitute  for  Stained  Glass 20 

Summers  &  Allen,  bill  posters 42 

Taylor,  H.  S,.  agent  of  theatres 16 

Ulmer,  Lizzie  May 218 

Union  Hotel.  New  Haven,  Conn 330 

Walker's  Hall,  Georgetown,  S.  C 74 

Wallace,  Miss  Laura,  prof 24 

Weber  Pianos 284 

Weber,  Adam,  musical  dir 330 

Weidman,  Miss  Charline,  prof 24 

Welby,  Bertha,  Co 272 

West  Shore  Route 192 

West,  Miss  Jessie,  prof 24 

White's  Opera  House,  N.  H 52 

White,  Wm.  B.,  gen.  am.  man 202 

Worcester  Excursion  Car  Co 84 


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